Bali’s Blood Moon: A Rare Celestial Show
Today, 3 March 2026, the night sky over the island will turn a deep crimson. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is promising a rare astronomical show — a total lunar ecl…
Amed in Two Days: The Perfect East Bali Trip
This trip takes you to East Bali, to the Amed area, which is considered one of the best places on the island for snorkelling.
The sea here is calm, the water is crystal clear, and the marine life is rich. During the tour, you’ll see underwater statues, sunken military ships, coral gardens, and lots of colourful fish — all ri…
Foreigner Kidnapped in Bali: One Held, Six Still Wanted
Bali Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of 28-year-old Ukrainian national Ihor Komarov. One foreign national with the initials CH has been detained in West Nusa Tenggara. Police describe…
No Overstay Fines in Bali After Middle East Disruptions
At Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of some international departures via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Do…
Bali Expands Patrols at Tourist Locations
In the coming months, there will be more tourist police officers at Bali’s most popular spots. For over a year now, officers from this unit have been helping visitors on site, explaining the rules and…
Visas May Get More Expensive in Indonesia
In January, the Indonesian authorities began discussing changes to immigration fees with a clear target for 2026: to raise 8.5 trillion rupiah. This refers to the money foreigners pay for visas, stay…
Bali’s Growth Hits 0.66% — Cultural Concerns Grow
Bali Governor Wayan Koster commented on demographic data from the provincial administration. Bali’s population growth in 2025 totalled 0.66% compared with the previous year.
Koster linked the low growth to risks to preserving the Balinese cultural model. He said that if the number of indigenous residents who regularly hold and support traditional ceremonies declines, the…
Ancient Human Secrets Found in Nusa Penida Sea Cave
On Nusa Penida, the island next to Bali, an underwater cave has been discovered that could shed light on the region’s early settlement history.
Studies suggest that the Song Toyapakeh cave once lay above sea level, and that in different periods ancient people and various animals could live there comfortably. After the Ice Age, sea levels rose…
Sanur Officially Named a Low-Emission Area
Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara has officially designated Sanur as a low-emission zone to reduce exhaust fumes and noise. City officials say the rollout will be phased: first, changes to tra…
Viral Video: Kids Climb Onto Giant Whale in Indonesia
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
