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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
New rules for freight transport have been introduced in Bali for the Christmas and New Year period as part of nationwide measures.
Until January 4, 2026, there is a complete ban on heavy trucks using toll roads (jalan tol) across the country — 24/7, without exceptions. In Bali, this primarily affects routes that are connected to…
When December arrives and your thoughts keep drifting toward the sun, the ocean, and morning coffee under palm trees, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about spending winter in Bali. No rushing…
