The Best Way to Experience Switzerland
The Swiss Travel Pass is the key to trouble-free travel by public transport throughout Switzerland. With a single ticket visitors can travel 3, 4, 8 or 15 days throughout the entire country by train, bus and boat. The ticket includes trams and buses in no fewer than 90 towns and cities, free admission to more
Hidden Heritage: The Sweet Melodies of Rote
I slowly shuffled forward in the queue of passengers boarding the ferry at Kupang Harbour. I was about to cross the Timor Sea to Rote Island. Ahead of me, a long line of tall-coned straw-like cowboy hats snaked its way up the gangplank. Finally arriving at the comfortable VIP lounge on the upper deck, I
The Flying Affairs
World travellers know that there are many hubs that can connect us to other parts of the globe. Favourites such as Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Istanbul remain the most popular ones. As a world traveller who jumps in and out of airplanes from one destination to another, I am always keen
Zagreb: An Old City with a Young Soul
Croatia’s capital Zagreb is a city that brings together the old and the new: located along the Sava River, it boasts stunning buildings, lush parks and is steeped in history, but at the same time radiates a truly vibrant and youthful atmosphere. The heart of Zagreb is undoubtedly the Ban Josip Jelačiċ Square, a popular
White Glam New Year’s Eve at Hilton Bali Resort
New Year’s Eve is a special occasion on everyone’s calendar; people young and old stay up to countdown the end of the last year and celebrate the start of another. Bali has always been on the top of people’s new year’s plans and for good reason! This year, Hilton Bali Resort has prepared an incredibly
Beringer Vineyards Launches Regional Campaign on Tripadvisor
Most people are fond of traveling, as visiting new destinations and exploring different cultures, cuisines and traditions can be a gratifying experience. However, not everyone enjoys the process of the actual planning and preparation. A regional survey commissioned by Napa Valley wine brand Beringer Vineyards and conducted in five countries across Southeast Asia showed that
A Festive Time in Bali
As the year comes to an end, you must be thinking about your Christmas and New Year’s holiday. We all know that Bali is just a quick flight away and has always been the chosen getaway during the festive season for those of us living in the busy city. If you haven’t yet decided where
Reflecting on Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage 2017
Each month, NOW! Jakarta brings you tales of hidden heritage from our intrepid traveling duo Stephanie Brookes, writer, and David Metcalf, photographer. During 2017 they have brought stories back from Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, West Timor and Bali. From meetings with tribal kings to long jungle treks to encounters with shy nomadic forest people, here
The Charming Seaside of Benoa
As the end of the year is approaching, I could not help but think about a holiday destination that would summarize 2017 perfectly. I have been traveling all around the world from Europe to China and Australia, and therefore I was not really keen on traveling too far for this coming holiday season. Bali is
Croatia’s Enchanting Dalmatian Coast
While Dubrovnik is without a doubt the city that attracts the biggest number of tourists, there are many more enthralling places to explore and discover along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Photo by Katrin Figge/NOW!Jakarta Due to its central location and international airport, Zadar has long been a popular gateway to Croatia, but this city is much
Tasty Travelling at Macao, the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Being a member of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Macao is an irresistible magnet for food lovers. The unique mixture of a long history of European colonization and the strongly-embedded Chinese culture gave birth to the unforgettable memory of tasty travelling at Macao. Located in the coast of People’s Republic of China, Macao holds the
Dubai For All
Dubai attracts everyone’s eyes with the hottest offerings – from luxury to affordable shopping, from nature to culture, from state-of-the-art technology to modest living – there’s always something new waiting to be discovered. It’s truly an inspirational destination that would make your visit a very special one. Between the time oil was first discovered in
Sydney-Melbourne Revisited
It has been a good seven years since I last travelled to the land down under and gosh! They have really changed a lot for the better. To begin with, Australia has changed their visa policy into digital that lets the whole process be faster and more efficient. In contrast to my visit in the
