Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets
During the holiday season in Bali, it’s worth visiting the shopping centers: the big sales start here, along with concerts, shows, and activities for children for Christmas and New Year. Plus, it’s a…
Plan B on the Table: Bali’s Suwung Landfill Could Reopen?
There are just a few days left before the main garbage mountain of the island is closed, but officials' confidence seems to have wavered. The Chairman of Bali’s Regional Parliament (DPRD), Dewa Made M…
Immigration Raids Net 220 Foreign Violators Across Indonesia
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
Benoa Announces Upcoming Eco-Park
The Badung government plans to transform 4.2 hectares of the Benoa Lagoon into a modern eco-park. This area is part of the Ngurah Rai Nature Reserve, so the green space will be located right in the he…
Poacher Caught at Jakarta Airport with 32 Reptiles in Suitcase
At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an Egyptian national was detained with some very unusual luggage. His suitcase contained 32 live reptiles, packed in bags without ventilation. The foreigner wa…
Animal Rights Groups Urge Tourists to Stop Riding Elephants
Riding elephants is a popular activity in Asia that elephants themselves cannot stand. Bali’s largest 'conservation centers,' Mason Elephant Park & Lodge in Taro, have been suspected of mistreatme…
Southeast Asia’s Largest Apple Store Opens in Bali
Just in time for the New Year holidays, Imaginaria — the new flagship store of the Indonesian Digimap network — has opened in Bali. It is the largest Apple Premium Partner Store in Southeast Asia. The…
Kerobokan Traffic Update: New Route from Canggu to Seminyak
Residents of Canggu, Seminyak, and Kuta will have to adapt to new routes. Starting Sunday, December 14, the traffic scheme on Kerobokan — the main road between these areas — has been completely reorga…
Experts Warn Against Shutting Down Bali’s Biggest Landfill
Bali is expecting a questionable 'gift' for Christmas. By the decision of Governor Wayan Koster, the island’s main landfill, TPA Suwung, will cease operations on December 23, 2025. It sounds like an e…
Police Announce Traffic Management Plan for Holiday Season
During the Christmas-New Year holidays, Bali expects another influx of visitors. In Indonesia, this period is called 'Nataru.' This year’s forecast is over a million visits. In addition to tourists, l…
