Tourist Police Station Now Open in Kuta
The Bali Tourism Police Station has started operating in Kuta. This is a dedicated service point in the most touristy area, where both travelers and locals can go — to file a report quickly, receive c…
Viral Video: Foreigner Tries to Stop a Balinese Ceremony
A real clash of two cultures occurred in Bali. A tourist was annoyed by the loud music from the neighboring house and tried to stop it or at least turn it down, but he had no chance. Firstly, live mus…
35 Indians Arrested in Bali Over Online Gambling Ring
The Cyber Crime Directorate of Bali Provincial Police reported the arrest of 35 Indian citizens in connection with an online gambling operation. The group operated from two rented properties: a villa…
Berawa Rescuers Show Mid-Air Helicopter Evacuation
The Class A office of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Denpasar conducted exercises at Berawa Beach in the North Kuta area with a helicopter that can lift people with a w…
International Half Marathon Returns to Sanur This Feb 8
The Sanur Bali International Half Marathon 2026 will take place in Sanur on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The event includes three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon of 21.1 km. The starting loca…
Your Own Tropical Garden: Growing Food in Bali
Bali welcomes you not only with beaches and temples, but also with an amazing opportunity to become a gardener — even if you are here temporarily. The island’s tropical climate is so favorable for pla…
Bali Hits 6.9M Tourists in 2025, Sea Arrivals Increase
In 2025, 6,948,754 foreign tourists directly visited Bali. This is 9.72% more than in 2024, according to the Bali Statistics Agency (BPS).
The agency noted a growth in sea entry: in 2025, 41,169 foreigners arrived through Bali’s ports—a 65.88% increase from 2024 (24,819). Yet, it still represents a small portion of the overall arrivals…
Goa Gajah Becomes an Art Space Featuring 28 Artists
The Humanity exhibition by the Wajah Art Community is taking place at the Goa Gajah temple complex near Ubud. There are 28 artists participating, each showcasing 3–5 works, making it dozens of pieces…
Investor Visas Will No Longer Be a Backdoor to Bali Life
The Indonesian authorities issued a stern warning to foreigners who try to enter the country under the guise of being investors, but in fact engage in fraud or disrupt public order.
Indonesia Considers Mandatory Insurance for Foreign Visitors
Indonesia’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK), is discussing the idea of making travel insurance mandatory for foreign tourists entering the country.
