Volcanic activity isn’t the only thing causing flight delays and disruptions. A Jetstar plane carrying 200 passengers was en route from Bali to Melbourne when one of the passengers attempted to forcib…
The governor of the island, Wayan Koster, has once again made a bold statement — there will be no plastic or other pollution in Bali by 2027. According to him, a sustainable waste management project i…
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Indonesian airline Garuda Indonesia has launched a new airport transfer and car rental service in 16 major cities across the country.
Starting from March 2025, travelers can book an airport transfer or rent a car with a driver — including the option to select premium-class vehicles available at each service point.
The Indonesian immigration authority is taking serious steps regarding hotels, guesthouses, and villas that accommodate foreigners. The Directorate General of Immigration has launched a new digital pl…
Right after Nyepi, the Day of Silence, another fascinating ritual takes place in Bali — Mebuug-buugan. This is an ancient Balinese ritual that dates back to the island’s pre-Hindu era. It is believed…
Authorities at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport have detained an Argentinian woman who arrived on a flight from Dubai after she attempted to smuggle 323.76 grams of cocaine into the country.
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
Top hookah lounges in Bali - ranking of the best hookah lounges in 2024
Conqueror in Ubud is a small, cozy spot — nothing like your typical hookah lounge. The vibe is calm and warm. I really liked that there’s no noise or loud music — just a place to unwind. We stumb…