Your Winter Without Visa Runs — Welcome to Bali
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…
Permit Issues Hit Bali Padel Academy Courts in Canggu
A sudden inspection at the popular sports complex Bali Padel Academy in Canggu puzzled Balinese officials. The elite venue, operational since 2023, was a "ghost" to urban planning services but a "mode…
High Demand in Buleleng: Hotels Almost Fully Booked for NYE
If you planned to celebrate New Year in the north of Bali (where the holidays are indeed cooler and less crowded), it’s best not to delay with hotel reservations. Most popular hotels are already booke…
Finns Beach Club Expansion Raises Freshwater Concerns
One of the largest and most popular beach clubs in Canggu is again at the center of controversy. Environmentalists believe that the development of Finns Beach Club could deprive the area of fresh wate
Countdown to 2026: Bali’s Must-See New Year’s Eve Parties
It feels like we’ve only just welcomed the last New Year — and here it is again. The year flew by in one breath, and Bali is already slipping into its festive rhythm. Preparations for the night are we…
Rare Encounter: A Massive Whale Spotted Close to North Bali
Near the coast of Pemuteran, a local fisherman captured on video a sperm whale surfacing and diving close to the shore. The video circulated on social media and even surprised long-time residents.
Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets
During the holiday season in Bali, it’s worth visiting the shopping centers: the big sales start here, along with concerts, shows, and activities for children for Christmas and New Year. Plus, it’s a…
Plan B on the Table: Bali’s Suwung Landfill Could Reopen?
There are just a few days left before the main garbage mountain of the island is closed, but officials' confidence seems to have wavered. The Chairman of Bali’s Regional Parliament (DPRD), Dewa Made M…
Immigration Raids Net 220 Foreign Violators Across Indonesia
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
Benoa Announces Upcoming Eco-Park
The Badung government plans to transform 4.2 hectares of the Benoa Lagoon into a modern eco-park. This area is part of the Ngurah Rai Nature Reserve, so the green space will be located right in the he…
