Selling a Villa Gets Tourist Deported from Bali
The immigration office in Singaraja has deported a 46-year-old Czech woman from Bali who was selling a villa in Karangasem, in the east of the island, while on a visa on arrival.
Kelingking Beach to Become More Accessible with New Staircase
A permanent 570-metre staircase will be built down to Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, running from the clifftop all the way to the shore.
It will replace the steep path down the slope. Work will begin this year and is expected to take about six months. Construction will be funded by an Indonesian company in the Trip.соm group, which has…
Foreign Property Ownership in Bali: Rules, Rights and Risks
Foreigners can buy a villa in Bali, but they cannot hold land under full ownership the way Indonesian citizens can.
That said, there is no shortage of listings, from ready-built homes by the ocean to villas still under construction. The key is to understand exactly what is being sold, what rights the buyer will get…
Bali Takes Action Against Exhaust Pollution in Tourist Areas
The Bali authorities have chosen six areas where they will start cutting emissions: Ubud, the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur and the historic Gajah Mada area in Denpasar.
Are Bali's Traditional Thatched Roofs at Risk?
Anyone who has been to Bali even once has almost certainly seen thatched roofs made of alang-alang, a dry grass traditionally used in Bali to roof villas, restaurants, hotels and other buildings.
Bali in Harmony with Yourself: 10 Days of Yoga, Discovery and Inspiration
Imagine ten days with nowhere you need to rush off to.
Yoga to the sound of the ocean, ancient temples, sacred springs, tropical gardens and evenings when you can simply enjoy the moment.
South Korea Sends 11 Electric Buses to Bali
The Bali authorities have received 11 electric buses and six charging stations for them.
The buses will run on the first corridor of the Trans Sarbagita bus network, from the Ngurah Rai Sports Complex (GOR Ngurah Rai) in Denpasar to GWK park. Rides will be free during the trial phase.
Dramatic Helicopter Rescue on Mount Rinjani
A Dutch tourist injured her leg while climbing Rinjani and was unable to walk.
She was flown from the volcano on Lombok to the helipad in Benoa, Bali, and from there taken to hospital.
Sand, Speed and Adrenaline: Deus Races Near Tanah Lot
Deus Ex Machina in Canggu is holding Slidetoberfest, its annual surf, motorcycle and music festival.
On Saturday and Sunday, sand races will take place on beaches near Tanah Lot.
Contacts for car and bike rental in Bali
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