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Eventful Months in Singapore
Singapore never runs short of exciting things to do, see, taste and explore. Here is a selection of events coming up in the next months – you will be spoilt for choice! FOOD Singapore Food Festival 14 to 30 July, 2017 Various locations across Singapore The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is a celebration of the
The Incredibly Rare Spice Islands Map of 1598
Beauty, rarity and historical significance combine in spectacular fashion in this late 16th century Dutch map of the Indonesian ‘Spice Islands’ that has just been acquired by Bartele Gallery, the only dedicated antiquarian map shop in Indonesia specializing in original maps and prints of the archipelago. The map, INSULAE MOLUCCAE, engraved by Petrus Plancius the
Balinale Returns With Multi-Faceted Programme
To all the movie buffs, mark your calendar, as the Bali International Film Festival Balinale is back! Balinale is celebrating its landmark 11th anniversary from 24-30 September at Official Venue Partner Cinemaxx (PT Cinemaxx Global Pasifik), which is strategically located at the popular Lippo Mall Kuta, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Bali. In addition to a week-long
Convenience and Luxury at Eksekutif Menteng
Situated in one of the finest and most central residential areas in Jakarta, apartment building Eksekutif Menteng has set a new standard of living for city dwellers. The Central Business District, embassies, shopping malls as well as some of the best restaurants and museums in town are just around the corner from Eksekutif Menteng, making
Traveling in Jakarta Without a Car
The city administration of Jakarta has already upgraded the public transportation system in recent years in order for Jakarta’s residents to commute and travel throughout the city comfortably. For many, it is a part of their daily routine to use the train or Transjakarta. As we are still waiting for the completion of the MRT
Sundays On The Island
Bali is almost always blessed with great weather, and it turns out that going to a beach club on a Sunday is perhaps one of the most popular activities on the island – you know, to gather up strength before facing Monday. But why wait for the weekend to put your feet up at a
EB-5: The Golden Ticket For Becoming A U.S. Resident
The EB-5 Program is known to be the most direct way to obtain green cards for your entire family and start living in America. The program was created by the United States Congress in 1990 to stimulate the American economy through job creation with the help of foreign capital. By becoming a partner in an
The Spirit of Independence
Every year, we celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day by engaging in friendly competitions that are enthusiastically awaited by children and adults. The fun-filled competitions, mostly organized by the local neighborhoods, let participants channel the spirit of freedom and independence. Text & Photos by Sasha Muldya Natakusumah
Closing to the Final of the Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards 2017
It is that time of the year again, where NOW! Jakarta’s highly valued culinary award program The Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA) searches for new winners! Nearly forty thousand votes from over twenty thousand voters so far go towards determining Jakarta’s top three favorite venues, selected from twenty three different categories. A side
An Extraordinary Ballet Gala
Diffability – derived from the words ‘differently able’ – is a concept that not only acknowledges but celebrates the fact that people with special needs, marked as ‘dis-abled’ often have extraordinary abilities. Globally, diffable people make up to 15% of the world population, 82% of which live in developing countries like Indonesia. Here, people with
UWRF 2017 Returns with Legendary Line Up
Temples, rice fields and… writers? It may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital, but for the last 14 years the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has brought the legends of the literary world into this lush little town. NOW! Jakarta readers can save 20% on 4-Day
Luxury And Tranquility At New Maldives Resort
The Maldives evoke images of white sandy beaches, the never-ending ocean in different shades of turquoise, blue and green, freshly prepared seafood and a stunning underwater world waiting to be discovered. The newly opened Grand Park Kodhipparu is the latest all-villa luxury resort in the Maldives, located on North Male Atoll – merely 20 minutes
A Culinary Journey Around The World at Raffles Jakarta
Raffles Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 130th anniversary by taking its guests on an exciting culinary journey across the globe. The world-renowned Raffles Hotel first opened its doors in Singapore in 1887. Perhaps the most iconic and most recognizable hotel in the city, Raffles has since expanded into a luxury brand that includes eleven extraordinary
