From 1 October 2026, Indonesia's largest marketplaces — Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and Blibli — plan to switch to new tax arrangements for sellers.
Hundreds of listings for hotels and villas have appeared on popular online platforms across Bali, from Badung and Gianyar to Tabanan and Karangasem.
Asking prices reach tens of billions of rupiah. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has examined what is behind the wave of sales and explained why it could be a serious warning sig…
Immigration officers detained three foreigners at a nightclub in Canggu who, according to authorities, had been working there illegally as DJs.
A Nigerian woman who had overstayed her visa by 402 days was detained along with them.
A venue for engagement parties, small weddings and other private events is being prepared in Nusa Dua.
The Water Blow spot on Peninsula Island is already familiar to many tourists for its powerful waves, which smash against the rocks and throw jets of seawater into the air. The plan is to open the even…
Ferries are an essential part of travelling around Indonesia, especially if you want to explore the islands beyond Bali.
From Bali, you can easily reach Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, Lombok and Java, either as part of an organised trip or independently. For shorter island trips, services such as MyBaliTrips can take ca…
Ahead of the New Year holidays, getting off Bali traditionally turns into a complicated logistical quest.
Every December, thousands of island residents travel to Java for a holiday or to visit relatives, and as a result traffic backs up for kilometers at the port of Gilimanuk.
In Bali you rarely need a big car. Narrow streets, small parking areas and constant maneuvering make a compact car far more practical, and this is exactly where the Honda Brio's size becomes its…
Bali will become Indonesia's main pilot region for the rollout of a single emergency number.
By dialling 112 from a mobile or landline phone, you will be able to call for help in any emergency: a fire, a threat to life or health, a natural disaster, a breach of public order and other incident
A jet ski safari fits easily into almost any day in Bali.
You can opt for a half-hour ride or spend several hours on the water — the routes start from Serangan harbour and follow the island's southern coast.







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