Win A Spot On Bali’s Ultimate Foodies Getaway
This experience is set to be one of the most sought after culinary adventures to ever grace the island of the gods. The Ultimate Foodies Getaway (#UFGBali2016) competition could have you and your best friend on an epic 4-day culinary journey in Bali. The competition and experience was created to expose some of the best
The Perfect Bali Weekend Getaway
Bali has long been the choice holiday destination for Jakartans, an easy 1.5 hour flight takes us from bustling cityscape to the centre of paradise. We are in truth quite spoilt and take the island for granted, as millions of people from around the world can only dream of dipping their toes into the warm
BALINALE 2016: Bali’s International Film Festival
From 24 – 30 of September, Bali will be inundated with lovers of the ‘big screen’ for the 10th anniversary of BALINALE, the Bali International Film Festival. This year the festival will feature over 300 movies from more than 24 different countries, including submissions from local filmmakers – an initiative by the festival to promote
“Samosir Lake Toba Ultra 2016” to Boost Tourism in North Sumatra
1.050 participants from 16 countries including Indonesia enlivened the “Samosir Lake Toba Ultra 2016 Marathon” on September 17 in Samosir, North Sumatra. The event that featured a running competition as well as tourism activities aims to increase the number of both domestic and foreign visitors to Samosir Regency and turn it into one of Indonesia’s
Potato Head Lands in Hong Kong
Those creative folks behind Potato Head Pacific Place in Jakarta, Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, and the newly built boutique hotel, Katamama, have extended their reach in Asia with the recent opening of Potato Head Hong Kong. Equally as quirky as its sister outlets, Potato Head Hong Kong sprawls across an 8000-square-foot space which
Rolling Stones
One of the joys of living in Singapore is the access to a selection of excellent spa facilities, most of which are located in the city’s top hotels. Last year, the ranks of world-class spas available in the city-state grew further with the opening of One Farrer Hotel and Spa. This impressive urban resort-style property,
Pop Culture Icon Grace Jones Live in Bali
Art-pop pioneer Grace Jones will headline an eclectic show at Katamama’s next door neighbour, Potato Head Beach Club, on the 8th of October 2016. A legendary show woman, Grace Jones regularly plays to tens of thousands of people at music festivals internationally, but will headline a more unique show at the Potato Head Beach Club,
Portugal Won 24 Tourism Oscars
Portugal won 24 Oscars in the European Tourism categories, the best result ever achieved. This shows the dynamism, quality and consistency of tourism activity in Portugal is globally acknowledged. The Turismo de Portugal was voted, for the third consecutive year, as Europe’s Leading Tourism Board and the Portuguese regions were also recognised with the Algarve
Dancing The Cakalele
The sound of the ancient gong called the two warriors to the stage. This was no ordinary stage; we were on a remote island in the Malukus, the birthplace of the original Cakalele dance. The children scrambled from wooden huts and humble dwellings and jostled for position on a huge piece of driftwood washed up
Chapung Sebali Resort and Spa: Ubud’s Fusion Flavours and Valley Views
The Ubud getaway Chapung Sebali Resort and Spa, made famous by its Seminyak-styled ‘beach club’ pool venue Jungle Fish, this year added another highlight venue to its food and beverage repertoire. Above the iconic pool, Di Abing Restaurant perches with even higher views of the Osh River Valley below. On a joglo-themed patio, dominated by
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Showcases Made Wianta’s Caligraphy Masterpiece
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
Bali International Film Festival 2016: No Boundaries
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
A Little Piece of Heaven at Sundays Beach Club
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
