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The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2018
Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), returns this 24-28 October 2018 for its milestone year. Starting in 2002 as part of the island’s revival after the first Bali bombings, in 15 years the festival has grown beyond the boundaries of a literary festival and has evolved
The NOW! Bali Manifesto : What Do We Believe
On the 14th and 15th of August 2018, NOW! Bali gathered close hotel partners to present and announce a brand new manifesto. When companies start, it is not uncommon for them to begin with a set of missions, rules and principles. NOW! Bali, when it began in January 2009, started with the same tasks, and
The 18th Rock N’ Run : Hard Rock Hotel Bali Annual Fundraiser
An annual community event of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Rock n’ Run features a 5K charity run, live entertainment, and bazaar. Last year, Rock n’ Run involved more than 1,300 runner participants, with a total of 1,600 limited edition t-shirts sold. On its 18th edition this year, Rock n’ Run aims to support the conservation
Balinale Film Festival 2018 : The 12th Edition
Don’t miss the 12th editon of the Bali International Film Festival also known as Balinale, 24th -30th of September, with another outstanding lineup of over 100 intriguing documentaries, shorts and fiction features representing more than 30 countries. World premieres, children’s films, focuses on new voices and special previews of upcoming Indonesian releases are all in
Soundrenaline 2018 Music Festival Featuring Limp Bizkit
Art has become one the best forms of self expression, and this year’s Soundrenaline will feature the expressions of some of the best talents through their arts. This year’s edition of Soundrenaline is carrying the theme ‘The Soul of Expression’, where the event’s creators aim to inspire people through the two-day music festival that will
Manarai Beach House Bali : Stunning Beachfront Destination in Nusa Dua
One of Indonesia’s biggest lifestyle, food and beverage and events groups, ISMAYA, is now opening a brand new venue on the beachfront of Nusa Dua. Manarai Beach House Bali is set to turn up the excitement of the popular tourist hub, with a full-fledged beach experience from day to night. About Manarai Nestling in front
Ubud Run 2018
Following the previous success of last year, Wanconvex and Running Explorer are back in collaboration to invite runners all over the island to enjoy the nature of Ubud with all its beauty. Carrying the theme ‘Connecting Your Soul Into Nature’, Ubud Run 2018 will attract more local people and a strong culture of Ubud. Available
Sanur Village Festival 2018
The 13th annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF 2018) aims to facilitate and develop the Sanur community’s creativity and achieve creativity and tourism synergy. Themed “Mandala Giri”, which literally means circle and mountain, this year’s festival refocuses on Mount Agung, where its eruption back in November 2017 created a reflection of humanity and closeness to nature
Donate to Help Those Affected by the Lombok Earthquake
On Sunday, 5th of August 2018, Lombok was hit by a second earthquake. This second Lombok Earthquake reached a magnitude of 7 , with its epicentre only 15km from the island’s North Coast. Many, many rural communities have been affected, and according to a trusted source the death toll has reached 350 people with more likely to be counted
The Karma Passport to Paradise: Your Ticket to Summer in Bali
When ‘summer’ comes around, Karma Beach Bali really comes alive. That’s why from June until August, every weekend is filled with something special at this secret, sultry, sandy escape deep in the cliffs of Uluwatu. With the launch of two special programs, Karma Passport to Paradise and Karma Sunday Wellness , your summer under the sun
Tropicola Beach Club Bali – From the People that Gave Us Mexicola
The team behind Motel Mexicola and Bondi’s Bucket List present Tropicola, Bali’s freshest beach club, set on the Batu Belig beach front in a riot of movement and colour. Here’s a look into this iconic new beach destination: Tropicola provides for long lazy days and fun, balmy nights. It’s a mansion and playground for the new jet
Bali’s Best Restaurant Competition 2018 Kicks Off!
Do you have a favourite place to dine in Bali? That spot you love to go to for a quiet drink? Or perhaps that café that makes the best cakes you can’t do without. Well then you need to cast your votes into this year’s Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards. Without a doubt,
Rules of Balinese Temples : The Do’s and Dont’s
Bali’s temples and holy sites are without a doubt one of the biggest pulls to the island. However, it must be remembered that these are still places of worship. So, whilst by all means you should go and appreciate the beautiful places around the island we thought we’d share the rules of Balinese temples, a
