Mount Bromo Erupts, but Tourism Remains Open
Mount Bromo in eastern Java has erupted for the first time since 2019, sending ash 500 metres above the summit. No one was hurt. The national park is open, but visitors may not go within a kilometre o…
Bali’s Airport-to-Canggu Tram Gets Presidential Push
The tram line from Bali's airport to Canggu is estimated to cost more than 2 trillion rupiah (about $110 million).
The head of the state railway company KAI, which will handle construction, gave this figure to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The president ordered work to begin as soon as possible.
Foreign-Owned Businesses in Bali: Rules and Requirements
Starting your own business in Bali is entirely possible, even if you are not an Indonesian citizen. You can register a company, open a restaurant or launch your own project.
Mid-Air Theft: Two Foreigners Arrested in Bali
On a flight from Jakarta to Bali, a 22-year-old Australian had money stolen from his backpack in the overhead bin. The suspects, two Chinese nationals aged 31 and 28, were detained at a hotel in Kuta.
Bali May Temporarily Close Tourist Sites Over Landslide Risks
Bali's authorities have asked tourism businesses to check the outdoor sites their guests visit before the rainy season to see whether they are at risk of landslides or floods.
Central Denpasar Road Closures: What Drivers Need to Know
On Friday, 6 November, from 13:00 to 17:00, streets around Puri Pemecutan palace in central Denpasar, near Badung Market, will be closed.
A major ceremony is underway at the palace, and some of the rituals take place right on the road. The next closures are on 9 November: from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 until the morning of the 10th.
East Bali to Hold Traditional Stick Fights to Summon Rain
The fifth Seraya Culture Fest concludes today, 7 November, in the village of Seraya in East Bali.
The highlight of the festival is gebug ende, a traditional form of combat with rattan sticks. Visitors can watch the final bouts from 16:00 to 18:00, and admission is free.
Prenups in Bali: What Every Mixed Couple Should Know
Getting married in Bali to the Indonesian man or woman you love: building a family with someone from another culture is fascinating and exciting.
But marriage is not just romance and a beautiful ceremony. To build a truly strong mixed family, you need to understand the legal side of such a union. You have probably noticed people on expat forums…
Shoes Off! Kerobokan to Host a Giant Beach Walk
On Sunday, 8 November, at 5:30 am, participants in Varash Fun Grounding will walk barefoot along Petitenget Beach in Kerobokan.
The organisers expect 3,000 people. There is a fee to take part, and registration is open until 30 October.
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