Tragedy at Sea Near Komodo: Tourist Boat Sinks
The traditional-style pinisi tourist boat, KM Putri Sakinah, sank in the strait off Padar Island in the Komodo National Park area (West Manggarai, Flores). Onboard were 11 people. In the initial hours…
Kuta Says No to NYE Fireworks — With One Exception
The Kuta community has banned the sale of firecrackers and fireworks to maintain order and comfort during the celebration of the New Year 2026. This is despite the fact that many tourists and locals w…
Bali Launches Single Registry for All Foreign Tourists
The island’s police and tourism business have launched CAKRAWASI — a digital system that records where foreigners live in real time. The reason is serious: an increase in crimes involving citizens fro…
Back to Quality Tourism: Bali Prepares New Law
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the authorities will strictly control tourism on the island and move away from the approach of 'the more people, the better'. He emphasized that Bali is…
Denpasar Sets Minimum Wage for 2026
The authorities of Denpasar (Bali) propose a new minimum wage (UMK) level for workers in 2026. The recommendation was made by Denpasar’s mayor, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, with new regulations taking…
Kuta Run 2026 Set for Jan 25: Half Marathon by the Sea
International level marathons are often held in Bali — usually, they select scenic routes through the jungles. This time, the focus shifted to the beaches: the international run, Kuta Run 2026, will b…
Northern Bali Expands Cashless Payments
A few years ago, almost everywhere in Bali accepted only cash. Cards rarely worked — mostly in large hotels and expensive restaurants. Now the situation is changing: digital payments are becoming the…
Clean the Beach, Get a Beer: Bali’s New Eco Move
Bali has launched the Beer for Beaches campaign — 'beach cleanup + relaxation'. First, participants collect trash on the shore, then hang out together over a pint of beer.
Bali Experiments with Weather Control to Tackle Heavy Rain
The peak of the rainy season will start in just a couple of weeks. In January and February 2026, Bali might receive the highest amount of rainfall. This forecast is given by Indonesia’s Meteorology, C…
Wrong Gym
I’ve been a member of Wong Gym on and off for almost three years, spending most of my winters in Bali. Over that time, I’ve consistently chosen Wong Gym over other options because of the on-the-ground…