Soaking in The Singapore Sun with The Sasonos
Spend five minutes with celebrity couple Dwi Sasono and Widi Mulia, and you will soon realise that nothing is more important to the pair than family. The charming actor and his quirky singer-wife are proud parents to three bubbly, highly energetic children, Dru Prawiro, Widuri Putri and Den Bagus. But between juggling their hectic schedules
Celebrating Michelin-starred Cuisine With Curate
Curate is Asia’s first Michelin Chef showcase restaurant, which opened in April2016, and is home to Art at Curate, a series of culinary pop-up events featuring specially selected Michelin-starred chefs in partnership with Michelin Guide Singapore and Robert Parker Wine Advokate. Through this event, epicureans have the opportunity to indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine without having
Quest San Hotel Denpasar Hosts the Fifth Archipelago Culinary Festive
The Quest San Hotel Denpasar will host the Fifth Archipelago Culinary Festive on November 4. One of the seven core brands of Archipelago International, Indonesia’s largest operator of hotels, condotels, resorts, serviced suites and branded residences, the Quest San Hotel Denpasar welcomes all participants – consisting of chefs, bartenders and servers from 18 different hotels of
NOW! Bali Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards
NOW! Bali once again put the island’s food and beverage industry to the test through a campaign known as the NOW! Bali Best Restaurant, Bar and Café Awards (BRBCA). The 2016 campaign had grown with new developments and innovations to really push the levels of recognition good dining establishments in Bali deserve, as well as creating
A Lush High Tea at Metis
Metis Bali has expanded their signature Balinese garden, Le Jardin, creating a space unrivaled for unwinding in style. Surrounded by tropical foliage, a taste of Bali’s nature, along with the elegant design Metis is known for, Le Jardin is simply a treat in the afternoons. Think wide-open greenery, quietly trickling water features and an open
Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage
Each month, our intrepid traveling duo Stephanie Brookes, Writer and David Metcalf, Photographer set off to explore some of the lesser-known enclaves of Indonesia and bring back tales of hidden heritage and culture. Over the last 12 months, NOW! Jakarta magazine has covered unique festivals and celebrations of some of the diverse cultures that make up
Tourist Destination Germany: A Country of Highest Standards
Are you thinking about taking a holiday in Europe? Put Germany on the list! The Western Europe country offers many tourist attractions, great facilities and an impressive infrastructure. According to the German National Tourist Board, that works globally to promote Germany as a tourist destination, the popularity of Germany as a holiday destination continues to
A Sanctuary in the City of Bliss
As a frequent visitor to Singapore, I find the city to be highly admirable for possessing so many pleasantly surprising factors. Although small and relatively young, Singapore never runs out of exciting attractions. At every corner of the city one cannot help but run into charming stories of the present and the past. Many names
The Cultural Treasures of Solo
Once the royal city of the great Mataram kingdom, Solo is still deeply entrenched in its Javanese heritage. Solo may be lacking the hustle and bustle of big cities like Yogyakarta and Jakarta, but therein lays its biggest appeal; here, everything seems a little bit quieter, more peaceful, and almost sleepy. Travellers usually head straight
Stress-Free Stay at Sol Beach House Benoa
If the white sands of Tanjung Benoa are enough reason to attract you to this part of Bali, prepare to be wowed even more. Awaiting you at this corner of the island of the gods is Sol Beach House Benoa, a casual, laid-back hotel with all-inclusive facilities. Strategically located at one of Bali’s hottest tourist
Elegant and Luxurious French Dining at Joël Robuchon Restaurant
Joël Robuchon needs no introduction: the well-known, most decorated Michelin Star Chef with a whopping 30 Michelin Stars, delivering French haute cuisine to the next level, is a household name in the culinary world. Joël Robuchon Restaurant first opened its doors in 2011 and is Singapore’s first and only three star Michelin restaurant as listed
A Holistic Indulgance at Spa Alila
When it comes to helping you rediscover your optimum level of wellness, no other place in the world does it better than Spa Alila. Ever since its establishment in 2001, the luxurious hotel and resort chain Alila has persistently perfected its programs, which are inherently designed with one’s personal wellness goals and lifestyle interests in
Alila Solo, Dare To Be Different
Alila Solo stands tall – and not just literally. The highest building in the Central Javanese city, the hotel has taken the hospitality industry in Solo to the next level. Though it is a stylish urban retreat with resort-inspired features, the hotel doesn’t forget the roots of Solo and its unique culture, entrenched in centuries-old traditions
