Ramadan has begun in Indonesia. The authorities have announced that the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, 1447 AH, falls on 19 February 2026.
For tourists in Bali, this usually doesn’t mean any major changes: the island is predominantly Hindu, and most cafés, restaurants, beach clubs and tourist services operate as usual. That said, there m…
If you’re already tired of the motorbike, the heat, the rain and endless helmets, a car starts to look like a great idea.
The Daihatsu Rocky is a compact car that’s easy to drive every day and ideal for getting out of your area without hassle.
The road safety operation «Keselamatan Agung 2026» in Bali has ended. In Badung Regency, it ran from 2 to 15 February: the police promised tighter checks in tourist areas, on high-risk stretches of ro…
Denpasar and Badung have agreed on a waste-supply arrangement for the future PSEL facility — a project designed to convert waste into electricity. Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara said that, to operat…
Ngurah Rai Airport saw the projected peak in passenger traffic over the long weekend for Chinese New Year (Imlek).
The airport administration had previously said that Sunday, 15 February, would be the busiest day of the holiday period from 13 to 19 February, with around 76,000 passengers expected in a single day (…
At one of Bali’s most famous surf spots — Medewi on the island’s west coast — strict restrictions have been introduced for beginner surfers. The local community group, Medewi Board Riders, has officia…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster is issuing an ultimatum to online accommodation booking services. He met with Airbnb’s management and demanded the removal of illegal villas from the app. Bali authorities n…
In Ubud, several incidents with fallen trees occurred over the weekend due to bad weather.
The most serious one happened on Sunday, February 15, around 16:30–16:40 local time on Jalan Suweta, near the palace complex of Puri Kantor in the center of Ubud: a large banyan tree fell and blocked…
The Japanese government has confirmed funding for the second phase of a project to protect Bali’s coastline from erosion (abrasion). The support will amount to 9.85 billion yen, which is about 1.08 tr…
Gong Xi Fa Cai! — this is the traditional greeting for Chinese New Year. Literally it translates as “congratulations on becoming wealthy,” but in meaning it is a wish for good luck, prosperity, and a…
