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Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort invites art aficionados on the island to the latest exhibition held at the resort, which commences from 3 September through 15 December, 2016. This exhi-bition showcases the newest calligraphic artworks of leading Balinese contemporary artist Made Wianta. Made Wianta is known as a well-rounded artist, with a great body

The tenth annual Bali International Film Festival, Balinale 2016, proudly drew the curtain open for more than 100 independent movies from 31 countries, including Indonesia, as it presented a carefully curated list of fiction, romance, documentary and short films. The movies shown at the festival included Hunt for the Wilderpeople (New Zealand), Daughter of the

The Sundays Beach Club and its friendly staff are a true embodiment of Balinese hospitality. Photos courtesy of @sundaysbeachclub/NOWJAKARTA A perfect place to take a break from everyday life, Sundays Beach Club offers both secluded serenity and entertaining activities. Situated on a pristine stretch of white sandy beach on the Bukit Peninsula and surrounded by dramatic

When Yoke Darmawan travelled to Central Java in 2010 with a couple of friends, she found herself sitting on the top floor of the Borobudur temple, fascinated by the immense beauty of the monument and the storytelling behind the reliefs. “Our imagination flew high picturing the life of the past, the life of our ancestors,”

Despite the huge rise in Bali’s food scene, which now bustles with all-day breakfast establishments, health cafés and niche dining spots, a fine dining experience remains a hard find. Fine dining requires impeccable service, polished furnishings, a unique dining atmosphere and, of course, food that stirs and stimulates the eyes, mouth and even mind of

There’s no doubt that Bali is the most popular island destination in Indonesia, but those ventur-ing east to the neighbouring Lombok will find equally enchanting beaches, surf, and culture. The warmth of the sun, a good book to read and a cold drink in hand, my sailing trip to the island east of Bali was

Every May, a vibrant festival is held at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, located in Central Java. Buddhists from the far reaches of Asia gather to celebrate the holy festival known as Waisak, celebrating Buddha’s birthday. “I used to be a Thai Airways flight attendant,” the monk said,

The anticipation has been marinating for a while now, but the month is finally here! The Ubud Food  (UFF) Festival is all set to light their stoves and cook up 3 days of gastronomic excitement, together with the archipelago’s most celebrated culinary icons. Returning for its second year from 27-29 May, the UFF spans high-energy

Spending the weekend in Jakarta may not seem so appealing, especially for the kids, as the entertainment options here in the city tend to centre on indoor activities. With its intense humidity and (sometimes) unreasonable traffic, it’s understandable that many Jakartans prefer to stay indoors. However, if you want to take a break from the

After a year hiatus, the island’s most interesting and informative conference is returning for its fifth event. On 28 May 2016, TEDxUbud will be bringing change makers, innovators, social pioneers – and more – from around Indonesia back on to the Bali stage. TEDx events are independently organised fringe events of the immensely popular TED

“It’s a very tough life for us sulphur quarry workers,” Ali said, “I had to stop quarry work at Ijen crater when I was just 35 years old as my back was in bad shape and the pain in my legs was giving me too much trouble.” Ali is now a porter and has given up hauling