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It’s that time of the year for the ‘buka bersama’ or iftar gatherings with colleagues, family, or your high school friends. Already on the hunt for a glorious buffet spread for iftar? You’re in luck because we have curated a guide filled with the best Ramadan 2023 hotel buffets in Jakarta and Bandung. Stick around as we will keep updating from time to time.
Ramadan in Bali is a little different. Spending Ramadan in Bali is not as lively as in other cities, but you still can do a time for praying and fasting. One of them is 'ngabuburit', an activity that people do to pass time during the fasting period. Here are some ideas for ngabuburit in Bali.
Also next week, Bali will celebrate Nyepi Day (Day of Silence). If staying at home is not an option, we’ve rounded up the best places to stay across Bali. Have a peaceful stay. Don't forget to check out our Nyepi Deals Page too.
Experiencing Nyepi in Bali is a spiritual journey, it’s the perfect time to self-reflect and meditate. We listed our favorite reasons why we think you should experience it, at least once in your life. Also, check out our 10 fun facts about Nyepi that you should know.
This weekend, Jakarta welcomes another series of musical performances from GIGI - Free Your Soul Concert and Arctic Monkeys - Asia Tour 2023. Make sure to check our event page for more information.
Last week, What's New Bandung just held a special event 'What's New Bandung Casual Lunch' with respected clients and guests at GION IZAKAYA. See the photo gallery of the event here.
Meanwhile, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster said that the government already has a number of regulations governing foreign nationals. It's all about the driving restrictions, Visa-on-Arrival, and more. Please read the full story here.
With the new week unfolding, here's to a week of putting the best foot forward. Cheers!