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29/12/25
29/12/25
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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…

News
Upd. 29/12/25 at 03:28
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…

Kuta Says No to NYE Fireworks — With One Exception
News
Upd. 27/12/25 at 08:03
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…

Bali Launches Single Registry for All Foreign Tourists
News
Upd. 27/12/25 at 02:51
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…

Back to Quality Tourism: Bali Prepares New Law
Finance
Upd. 26/12/25 at 11:23
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…

Denpasar Sets Minimum Wage for 2026
News
Upd. 25/12/25
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…

Northern Bali Expands Cashless Payments
News
Upd. 23/12/25
Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali

For such a popular resort, there are still few places in Bali with good snorkeling. Authorities have decided to change this and are preparing two new areas for snorkeling.

These are the coastal waters of Tulamben in the east of Bali (Karangasem district) and Pemuteran in the north of the island (Buleleng district). Experts are studying the seabed and reef conditions, ma…

Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali