The Spice Islands of Indonesia: A Brief History Told Through Old Maps
Sake Santema from Indies Gallery showcases a collection of his antique prints featuring early depictions of the Spice Islands.
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Are the Changes We’re Seeing Positive for Bali?
Opinion piece by Alistair G. Speirs: I set out 8 years ago now to embrace the concept of sustainability and try to bring it to as many people as possibl...
Sensatia Botanicals Unveils Newest Store with Fresh Design Concept
Sensatia Botanicals opens its latest store in Sanur’s new shopping mall ICON Bali, with a distinctive design concept from its previous stores.
The Delights of Driving in Bali
NOW! Publisher, Alistair G. Speirs, shares his story of the delight of driving in Bali 25 years ago - how things have changed...
‘Mbaka Satitik: Ritualization of From’ Exhibition at John Hardy Seminyak
John Hardy Seminyak presents ‘Mbaka Satitik: Ritualization of From’, a solo exhibition by artist-in-residence, A. Sebastianus Hartanto.
Discovering the Craft and Culture of Lombok
Discover the craft and culture of Lombok, an island in West Nusa Tenggara province that forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Fallen Angels: Indonesia’s Bird of Paradise
The bird of paradise, Cendrawasih in Bahasa Indonesia, holds a special place as a symbol of New Guinea and Indonesia.
Experiencing Island Living on Nusa Lembongan
Travel Experience Review: Discover Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan and why these Bali islands are a must-visit destination.
Exotic Adventures Around the Cape of Flowers
Exotic adventures around the Cape of Flowers. When visiting Flores, one is destined to find stunning views, blue waters and exotic wildlife.
Hard Seltzer Brand Everyday Weekend Makes Indonesian Debut in Bali
Hard seltzer fans will be ecstatic to know that a new brand has entered the Indonesian market, making its debut in Bali: Everyday Weekend.
Four Hyatt Hotels Achieved The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification in Bali
Committed to reduce their food waste, four Hyatt properties in Bali have been awarded THE PLEDGE, a third-party gold standard in the field.
Kwangen: Bali’s Fragrant Offering
Kwangen comes from the word 'wangi' and can be interpreted as something fragrant used to worship Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (Almighty God).
From Trash to Treasure: Sungai Watch’s Journey to Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sungai Watch's sister company, Sungai Design, gives previously used materials a second life by creating eco-friendly furniture, creating a new, effective use-case for previously non-recyclable materials.
Nusa Caña: Reviving the Forgotten Story of Indonesian Rum
Local spirit brand Nusa Caña is an island rum that revives the forgotten story of those initial adventurers and the treasured Indonesian sugarcane.
MaSutasoma: A Balinese Theatre Performance of Epic Proportions Unfolds in Budakeling
An extraordinary event took place on 6 April 2024 in the village of Budakeling: a gambuh dance under the name of MaSutasoma.
Into the Mist in Munduk
Munduk, an alpine pocket where dewy rainforests and hidden waterfalls invite outdoor-types to explore the rural hillsides of Bali.
Piranti Mepandes: Tools of the Tooth Filing
Piranti mepandes is a tool used by a sangging priest to file the tooth during tooth filing ceremony known as mepandes, metatah, or mesangih.
Supply & Demand: The Future of Farming in Bali
Challenges arise for the future of farming in Bali, which if not addressed could lead to domino effects on the local dining scene.
The Sacred Gringsing Wayang Kebo
One of the gringsing textiles worn by dancers during Usaba Kasa is Gringsing Wayang Kebo, a sacred prestigious textile that consists of one full lubeng (stupa), placed between two half lubeng on each corner of the textile.
Desa Adat Renon: An Ogoh-Less Village
People celebrate the Ngrupuk Parade by parading of the ogoh-ogoh. That is, all except one village: Desa Adat Renon.
Ni Ketut Arini Alit: A Balinese Dance Legend Ensuring a Legacy
Ni Ketut Arini is considered a maestro in Balinese classical dances, the now 80 year old dancer continues to teach at her sanggar in Denpasar.
Fena Evans: Empowering Young Women in Bali
Fena Evans is Executive Director of ROLE Foundation, under which the Bali WISE (Women of Indonesia Skills Education) program runs.
Ibu Robin Lim and the Birth of Bumi Sehat Foundation
Certified Professional Midwife, Ibu Robin Lim, founded Yayasan Bumi Sehat (Healthy Earth Mother Foundation) in 1995.
Margaret Barry, OAM: Empowering Children Through Education
Margaret Barry is founder and CEO of Bali Children Foundation (BCF), her efforts through the foundation has helped thousands of children.