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
Look Inside the Artisan Market in Queensland, Australia
The largest, most vibrant and well-visited artisan market in Australia lies in Eumundi, Queensland. Starting with a mere three stalls in 1979, it now thrives to hold over 600 stalls attracting a dizzying annual visitation of 1.6 million people. Photo courtesy of JIS PEDULI/NOW!JAKARTA The Original Eumundi Market provides a varied arrangement of culinary choices,
Embracing the Gleam of Dubai
Dubai has a fast-growing reputation as a paradise for shoppers and foodies, thanks to its plethora of shopping centres – from affordable markets to luxury malls – and an endless list of dining destinations – from lip-smacking bites at roadside shacks to world-class restaurants. Dubai truly owns it. Home to people from more than 200
Australia: A Land of Plenty
Australia is not only home to the world’s oldest living culture, but boasts incredible diversity and beauty, creating a host of ‘bucket-list’ experiences all over the country. These range from the vast spaces of wilderness in this huge country and immense natural biodiversity, to the best beaches to swim and relax, the finest surfing –
The Beauty of Dubrovnik: A Blessing and a Curse
Often referred to as “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”, Dubrovnik’s well-preserved buildings in its distinctive Old Town radiate historic flair and medieval charm. But since the unparalleled success of HBO show “Game of Thrones”, the surge of tourists flocking to the city has almost become too much to stomach. Photo by Katrin Figge/NOW!JAKARTA Not too
