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This October, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Celebrates its 15th Year
Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), returns. The event this year will be held from 24-28 October. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) returns. The event this year will be held from 24-28 October. Photo courtesy of UWRF/NOW!JAKARTA It began in 2002 as part of the
The Story of the Hip-Hop Artist NAYAKA
Ariel Nayaka, 24, is one of Indonesia’s rising hip-hop stars, charting out the future of this genre in the Indonesia’s capital. He endorses the pursuit of passion with positive thinking and community building. Ariel Nayaka performed at Noice Fest 2017. Photo by Achmad Soni/Flicker/NOW!JAKARTA Why hip-hop? I grew up with music and have been drawn to
Students Received NOW!Jakarta School Competition Awards
In March this year, NOW! Jakarta hosted an Art, Photography and Essay writing competition in which 11 international schools around Jakarta participated. NOW! Jakarta's founder, Alistair Speirs congratulated the students and handed them their prizes, as the winners of Art, Photography and Essay writing competition. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA They were Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School, ACG
Grand Whiz Poins Square’s Oxtail Soup is Available throughout September
Grand Whiz Poins Square has launched its Oxtail Soup in three variants— Sop Buntut Bakar Kecap, Sop Buntut Rica-Rica, and Sop Buntut Garang Asem, all prepared by recently appointed Chef Doly. Sop Buntut garang Asem created by Chef Doly. Photo courtesy of Whiz Poins/NOW!JAKARTA Here it is served as an appetiser. The oxtail rica soup
AirFi Indonesia: Innovative Solutions in the Air
AirFi Indonesia, the pioneers of wireless IFE & EPOS systems in the aviation industry, provides the most sophisticated and flexible InFlight Entertainment & Mobile Crew Sale Solutions to different passenger travel segments. AirFi Indonesia can be enjoyed in home-based airlines, Sriwijaya and NAM Air. Photo courtesy of AirFi/NOW!JAKARTA AirFi Indonesia has inked deals with home-based airlines,
Parks & Recreation: Bali Natural Spaces are a Treat
As much as we love Bali for its rich culture and traditions, sometimes a visit to an elephant or going on a safari park is what’s called for to keep your little ones entertained. Fortunately, Bali is home to a variety of exciting attractions fit for a fun family day out, making it an easy
The Floating Sundays Program at REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali is the Ultimate Restorative Day Experience
Nestled in the peaceful setting of Nusa Dua, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort hosts a series of invigorating mind and body programs starting this month. REVĪVŌ, which means “I’ll live again”, embodies the philosophy of awakening the senses and the mind. The luxury wellness resort’s new wellness initiatives include Floating Sundays, a Reshaping Retreat and an exclusive
Artbeat Hosts First Exhibit
A community of artists which came together two years ago have displayed their collective talents in a two-day exhibit in Esmod Jakarta’s Kemang outpost. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Artbeat, as the group—and event—are called is part of a multitalented line up of artists who have taught members different forms of art: Mixed media, cone work,
An Irresistible Weekend Deal at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali invites you to while away at one of Bali’s favourite 5-star beachfront resorts. With their signature Heavenly Spa by Westin™, Westin Family Kids Club, beachfront dining, waterslide pool, streamlined meeting venue and renewing facilities, this all-encompassing resort is a perfect fit for those who need a quick, weekend getaway.
Go on Adventure with Iceland Vodka
Made in Bali’s pristine Tabanan Heights by PT Astidama Adhimukti, Iceland Vodka is pure, smooth and perfect for these tropical climes. Bottled as a triple stage distillation to create that pure taste, it uses only selected-high quality grains from across the archipelago. A citrus, minty nose yields a smooth, clean, fresh palate and a smooth finish. Perfect to
Daniel Sahuleka had Reminiscing Live in Concert at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa
Legendary Indonesian-Dutch singer, Daniel Sahuleka was back to entertain his fans on intimate live concert. The concert which happened at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa Hotel, made a reminiscent moment of his musical career. Legendary Indonesian-Dutch singer, Daniel Sahuleka performed live at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa Hotel. Photo courtesy of THE 101 Sedayu/NOW!JAKARTA On
British Embassy Released New Tax Policy for British Citizens based in Indonesia
As part of the British Government’s “Requirement to Correct” legislation, UK taxpayers must make sure that all their foreign income and assets, where there might be tax to pay, have been declared to HMRC before the 30 September 2018. From the 1 October 2018, new, substantially higher penalties will apply for those who have failed
Towers and Bridges Creations at Sushi Hiro
There are many associations one has with Japan – and restaurants associated with the cuisine. One of them is Sushi Hiro, a restaurant at Senayan City mall which offers delectable Japanese cuisine in zen environs. At Sushi Hiro, delectable pieces of sushi laid out on mini wooden ‘stairs', which is a unique presentation. Photo by
