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Blue Bird Taxi’s Launch New Multipurpose Vehicles To Suit Travellers Needs in Bali
To improve its services, Blue Bird has launched Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) for a convenient drive here in Bali. This newest programme is not just limited to the residents of Bali but also to visitors coming for either leisure or business purposes. Having launched 50 ready-to-order units for their first stage, Blue Bird is expected
Starbucks 300th Outlet Opens in Bali Airport
Starbucks Indonesia’s 300th store location boasts a strategic position in Bali Airport’s Domestic Departure Area. Having landed in Bali in 2003 with their first store in Hard Rock Hotel Bali, both international and domestic travellers have been accustomed to having facilities in locations such as train stations, highways service stops and airports throughout Indonesia, it
Indonesian Young Architects Exhibition 2017: The 1 Are House
“1 are” is a common term used amongst the balinese to say 100 square meters. 1 are is a unit applicable in Bali as a metric scale used for the purposes of understanding size or scale when purchasing land. Research says, in 2030, 65% of world populations will live in urban areas. Bali, especially Denpasar,
Bali’s Upcoming Sports Events
From big live screenings to charity runs and body building competitions, here we have rounded up the major sporting events taking place on the island this month, and early November. ROCK ’N RUN The annual “Rock ’n Run” is set to take place for its 17th instalment this October on the 22nd from 6am to
Bali’s Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards 2017
The NOW! Bali Best Restaurant, Bar & Café Awards 2017 attracted a crowd of over 270 game changers from Bali’s food and beverage industry at the prestigious annual Gala Night, held on Thursday, 5th of October 2017. The event saw the winners accepting their titles as this year’s Best Restaurants in Bali Started over 4
Seminyak’s New Social Hotspots Open at Indigo Bali
The latest Seminyak lifestyle hub, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach has introduced a selection of dining and drinking destinations perfect for weekend hangouts with friends and family. From beachfront cocktails to modern twists on traditional Balinese cuisine, you can indulge in creative creations within an exciting setting that draws inspiration from the flavours, culture and
Bites of Culture at The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Many are aware of both the Ubud Food Festival (UFF) and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), but not many know that the Food Festival was born out of UWRF’s ‘Kitchen Program’. With its immense popularity, a spin off, stand-alone festival only made sense! Of course, UWRF continues its popular Kitchen Program in 2017,
In Loving Memory: Nyoman Gunarsa and John Fawcett
Bali mourns the loss of two of the island’s greatest individuals, I Nyoman Gunarsa and John Fawcett. They will be missed. I NYOMAN GUNARSA (1943 – 2017) One of Bali’s most celebrated painters, I Nyoman Gunarsa passed away at Sanglah General Hospital’s intensive care unit from his heart disease on the 10th of September 2017.
Preparing for a Mount Agung Eruption (If You’re in Bali)
These tips have been provided by the National Board for Disaster Management of Indonesia (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana) and the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network. This is for those in Bali who may be potentially affected by a Mount Agung eruption. It is all our hopes that the volcano does not erupt, but if it does, we must all
Helping the Evacuation Refugees of Mount Agung
News of Mount Agung ‘s “imminent eruption” has spread quickly around the world, whilst those on the island wait with calm but fearful anticipation. However, with evacuations at their highest level now in the area, refugees are the immediate focus for communities in Bali. Magma rising through the rocks of the mountain has caused hundreds
Bali-Borneo Photography Tour (November)
On this coming 4th to 15th of November, you can embark on a photography tour from Bali to Borneo. During the tour you get to travel and snap photos of the Bali’s volcanoes, ancient ceremonies and stunning landscapes with green lush rice fields, whilst encountering the friendly local Balinese people. The tour will then continue
Dashoppe Retail Adds Fashion Selection to Seminyak
Dash Hotel Seminyak Bali, an eccentric hotel with its iconic funky style, has expanded its branding into the world of retail by unveiling its very own retail store, Dashoppe. With the opening of Dashoppe, the island’s style-conscious can now steal some of the best looks from several Indonesian celebrities, for the store houses celebrity designer
You Can Now Explore Bali’s Best Boutiques in the Ayana Shopping Arcade
Inspired by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, and complemented by the cosmopolitan tastes of Ayana’s loyal clientele, the cliff-top resort recently launched an expansive shopping hot-spot. Designed to give hotel guests as well as visitors a more comprehensive shopping experience, Ayana’s new shopping destination is located between the resort’s lobby and the famous Rock Bar, offering
