Sanur might not be the first place you think of when you think of Bali, but it has so much to offer. It has swimmable beaches, a real feeling of local community and culture, and is perfect for a quieter stay. So where to stay in Sanur? In our accommodation guide, you will find the […]
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Good Wines, Good Times – Good Karma!
Chef Joseph Antonishek (left) and Widya (right) NOW! Bali’s wine columnist and expert, Widya, heads to the cliffs of Uluwatu to review the own-branded wines of the renowned Karma Group, settling into Karma Kandara resort’s di Mare Restaurant with Chef Joseph Antonishek. It took me a moment to fully appreciate the spectacular clifftop views, high […]
Sculpting the Giant: A Documentary Film on the Making of Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Sculpting the Giant is the first feature-length documentary film produced by Seeds Motion production house from Bandung, directed by young director duo, Banu Wirandoko and Rheza Arden Wiguna. The documentary film which chronicles the nearly three-decade-long construction of Garuda Wisnu Kecnana (GWK), the tallest statue of a Hindu deity and the tallest statue in Indonesia, […]
Mozaic Ubud’s Decadent 4-Hands Event with Chefs Grant King and Blake Thornley
Island gourmands will be delighted to know that Mozaic Ubud has come up with yet another exciting dining event that will surely excite the most discerning diners. The upcoming event will see an inspiring collaboration featuring Chef Grant King and Mozaic Ubud’s very own Chef Blake Thornley. This exclusive collaboration will kick off with a […]
An Oceanic Brunch Voyage at Arwana Restaurant
Having very recently reopened after a transformative makeover, the beachfront Arwana Restaurant at The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Nusa Dua presents their Oceanic Brunch held every Sunday. To complement its enviable coastal locale, opening directly to the serene Nusa Dua beachfront, Arwana’s brunch experience brings diners on a journey through the […]
Oktobeerfest 2023: Savour Beers from 11 Local Breweries at South+East Brewing Co
Oktoberfest, the world-renowned celebration of beer, gets an awesome Bali twist this 29-30 September as South+East Brewing Co. gathers an esteemed roster of 11 local breweries for one epic weekend! Oktobeerfest 2023 invites you to sip and savour the hoppy goodness of Bali’s craft beer industry all in one place. The Bavarian ‘Volksfest’ in Munich […]
Leyak – NOW! Bali
Perhaps the most feared of all of Bali’s supernatural phenomenons is the leyak (or leak), the ‘witches’ and practitioners of black magic. Ajian Pangleyakan is the study of Balinese sorcery. It is considered an ancient art and study into the realms of Bali’s niskala, or ‘unseen’, world. There is a lontar (palm leaf manuscript) on Aji […]
Bali’s Own Version of ESG
Sustainability is, thankfully, all the rage these days, as people finally get to grips with their personal and corporate responsibilities to the planet and to the communities in which they live. Some people measure their personal carbon footprint to try to limit the damage they do to the environment through travelling by plane, train or […]
Where to Celebrate the Iconic Negroni Week in Bali
Negroni Week was launched back in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine in celebration of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails, as a means to raise money for charitable causes around the world. Since then, Negroni Week has expanded from around 120 participating venues to now thousands of venues worldwide. This special initiative has managed to […]
ULTRA Beach Bali 2023: Lineup, Venue and Tickets Announced
ULTRA Beach Bali, one of the biggest annual music festivals is set to make its return in 2023! This year, the highly anticipated event will take place high on the perch of the Jimbaran lifestyle and leisure destination, Locca Sea House. ULTRA Beach, the tropical waterfront festival concept by the globally renowned ULTRA Worldwide brand […]