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…
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…
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 Area Guide: Where to Stay, Live, and Explore in 2025
If you’re planning your holiday or searching for accommodation in Bali, the first and most important step is deciding which part of the island you want to stay in. Bali’s regions are incredibly d…
Visa Extensions May Soon Be Available at Bali Malls
Getting a visa extension in Bali will become easier: the Indonesian immigration service is testing a new format — Immigration Lounge in shopping malls. The first trial days took place on December 6−7…
A Foreigner's Guide to Buying a Car in Bali
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
Bali Launches Its Own “.bali” Internet Domain
Bali now has its own domain on the internet — .bali. The provincial government and the Indonesian Domain Name Management Association (PANDI) have signed an agreement to launch the new extension. The i…
Police Catch Organized Rental Car Gang in Bali
Bali police have busted a gang of rental car thieves at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Three rental companies operating at the airport filed reports about the thefts.
A total of five Indonesian citizens were arrested: four men from Java and a housewife from Buleleng, Bali. According to police, the 47-year-old N.P.O.S., nicknamed Rere, was the 'mastermind' behind th…
Authorities in Bali Prepare Airbnb Restrictions
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has openly opposed the giants of short-term rentals. At the 15th Regional Conference of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) in Denpasar, he stated: "We wi…
