“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
Travel Diaries of an Amateur Photographer in Australia
Every Olympics I dash home to Australia to watch the games and brush up on the latest sports commentator jargon. “Portia’s in the sin-bin” was one commentary classic during a women’s soccer match. While in Sydney, I got to see the Dobell drawing competition at the NSW Art Gallery which featured a wall of art by my
Following in the Footsteps of “Pete’s Dragon”
Ever since “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies came to life on the silver screen, travel enthusiasts around the world made sure to put a visit to New Zealand on their bucket list as the films perfectly showcased the stunning beauty of the country’s natural landscape. But it wasn’t only the tourism
Borobudur Writers & Cultural Festival: Celebrating Indonesia’s Unique Heritage
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,”
