When it comes to a wellness experience, the environment that surrounds a spa or treatment room is certainly an understated feature. The Avani Spa brand makes Bali’s nature just as much a part of the rejuvenation journey as its treatments through its location in two villa resorts in Ubud. Even when a spa treatment is … Read more
Globetrotters visiting Bali might be privy to the popular areas of the island such as the bustling south, however, Bali’s western coast offers an unspoiled beauty that has flown under the radar to most visitors. While most might be more familiar with the island of Menjangan when one thinks of West Bali, the serene and … Read more
If you’ve been longing for a taste of the culinary delicacies of Germany, you won’t have to make the long and exhausting travel all the way there! Das Bistro by Mama’s is here to satisfy all your cravings with its eclectic and tantalising German cuisine. Conveniently situated on Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, just one … Read more
Aimed at being one of Indonesia’s biggest reggae festivals, Katchafest is set to light up the stage at TT Beach Club, Melasti Beach, on Saturday 6 August 2022. Legendary reggae bands, including old school favourites Katchafire, will be bringing back a classic tropical atmosphere to Bali for one day. Before big DJs made their way … Read more
Fusing Indonesian art and Indonesian cuisine into one experience, the month-long ‘Art and Dine’ programme at The Ritz-Carlton Bali’s Bejana Restaurant invites patrons to dine amongst the works of the late, great artist Made Wianta, through a curated exhibition by Galeri Zen1. The dining experience takes place in the Nusa Dua resort’s signature Indonesian restaurant, … Read more
Despite already being one of the island’s most suave and sophisticated dining destinations, Sundara Bali has been given a total makeover, with fashion brand Dior bestowing designer couture upon the iconic beachfront venue. The Dior pop-up store and café at Sundara Bali marks the brand’s first venture of this kind in Indonesia, and it certainly … Read more
Ubud Story Walks is a new experience that launched at the end of April 2022, specialising in a unique, guided tour around Ubud focused on discovering different histories of the town on foot. The NOW! Bali team was fortunate enough to experience their debut tour, “Ubud: Past to Present”, a crash-course on how Ubud came … Read more
The island’s most celebrated jazz event, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, has announced dates of their much-anticipated return for 2022! After skipping their 2020 edition, then a ‘revival’ edition back in October 2021, the festival is ready to come back with maximum volume. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will take place on 12 and … Read more
A trip to Ubud is always a great idea, where its charm, natural beauty and serenity are complemented by an eclectic culinary scene, making it one of the most popular destinations on the island. Adding to the wonderful culinary hotspots in Ubud, Wild Air Restaurant has introduced new dining experiences that will delight foodies in … Read more
Lobster is one of those truly indulgent ingredients, and to centre an entire brunch experience on it simply doubles up on the decadence. Alila Villas Uluwatu’s Lobster Sunday Brunch has been enlivening Sundays on the southern cliffs for the last few months, and to keep diners intrigued, the culinary program features a new, and even … Read more
