Bali`s largest community

Officials have inspected currency exchange booths in the village of Tegallalang near Ubud. Only three turned out to have a business permit.

The rest had red “illegal” stickers put on them, and the exchange rates were taken down from their boards.

Several roads in Bali were damaged after heavy rains, but the mountains can still be reached.

The main routes to Kintamani and Besakih Temple are open, and there is a narrow stretch on the road to Bedugul.

Air New Zealand is planning a direct flight to Bali from Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island.

The flights are expected to run three times a week during the New Zealand winter of 2027, until the end of August. The route still needs approval from aviation authorities and airports.

At the Pelaga Eco Park glamping site in Bali's mountains, a landslide and a torrent of water destroyed several guest structures.

Of the 23 people staying there overnight, 21 were evacuated. Two, a foreigner and an Indonesian citizen, were swept away by the current and had not been found by Monday morning.

In the Mandalika resort area in Lombok, a water park is set to open next to the Pullman hotel in March 2027.

Meanwhile, a go-kart track called Niti Sirkuit is being built next to the circuit that hosts a round of MotoGP. It wasn't ready in time for the October race because the karts and equipment have n…

It is possible to get permanent residency in Bali, but in most cases you first need to obtain a temporary residence permit, known as a KITAS.

After several years, provided you meet the requirements of immigration law, it can be replaced with a KITAP, which is a permanent residence permit.

Petrol supply disruptions in mid-October did not reduce the flow of tourists to Bali. From 1 to 18 October, 401,652 foreigners flew in, an average of 22,314 a day, roughly the same as in September.

The authorities have decided against taking out a loan of 1.67 trillion rupiah, about 92 million dollars, in 2027 for the tunnel between Denpasar and Canggu.

The start of work has been pushed back to 2028. A technical review showed that construction could not begin in 2027. The authorities chose not to take out the loan in advance, before work had started…

A fashion show held at the new Sira Village outlet on Serangan is bidding for a Guinness World Record.

All 67 outfits worn by the models on the runway were made from fabrics with eco-certification.