In 2026, Indonesian immigration authorities have taken a noticeably tougher approach to visa violations. While many foreigners previously saw deportation as the most serious consequence, immigration o…
The morning crossing between Bali and Lombok began with an emergency evacuation. A ferry travelling from Padangbai to Lembar caught fire in the Lombok Strait, leaving passengers surrounded by thick sm…
Bali Immigration checked 66 foreign nationals from 27 countries in one week. The checks were carried out by Dharma Dewata patrols (Patroli Dharma Dewata). Head of the Bali Immigration Office Felyucia…
Kuta and Canggu could be connected by tram. The Badung Regency authorities have discussed the project with the management of state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI): part of the road…
The Medewi Board Riders Challenge surf competition has returned to Medewi Beach (Pantai Medewi) in Jembrana after a four-year break. A total of 192 competitors, from children to adults, took to the wa…
If you were planning to travel to Nusa Penida with your motorbike, you may now face an unexpected problem in Padangbai. The main ferry on the route is out of service, and the temporary replacement is…
From 18 to 23 August, central Singaraja will be closed to cars for six evenings and taken over by Bulfest, Buleleng Regency’s main festival, which draws people to northern Bali from all nine districts
The soft opening of the new Sira Village outlet on Serangan, which has been widely discussed across Bali’s social media for several days, could be heading toward a major scandal.
Badung Regency is considering sites for two coastal piers: one at Sekeh Beach (Pantai Sekeh) in Tuban near the airport, and the other at Berawa Beach (Pantai Berawa) in Canggu.
If you have been meaning to spend an evening somewhere away from the city lights, save the date. The Perseid meteor shower will peak over Bali on the night of 12–13 August, and the near-total absence…