Statistics and Facts About the Island of Bali
At first glance, Bali, often perceived as a paradise surrounded by breathtaking nature, appears to visitors or those who have only heard about it as a magical world. But what if we look at the everyda…
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…
Benoa (Nusa Dua) Area in Bali
Benoa (Nusa Dua) is one of the calmest and most prestigious areas in Bali. It is located in the south-east of the island, on the Bukit Peninsula, just 25–30 minutes’ drive from the airport via the sce…
Jakarta Gets Ready for The Weeknd’s World Tour Show
The Weeknd, the Canadian singer behind hits like Blinding Lights, Starboy and Save Your Tears, and one of today’s most popular pop and R&B artists, has announced the Asian leg of his After Hours T…
Best Places to See Ogoh-Ogoh Parades in Bali – 2026 Guide
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
Bali Rolls Out Major Traffic Enforcement Campaign
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
New Immigration Office Opens in Tabanan
It has become easier for Tabanan residents to deal with immigration matters — you can now extend your visa locally, without travelling to Denpasar. The new immigration office started receiving its fir…
18 Foreigners Penalised in Bali Traffic Operation
On the evening of 9 May, Badung police carried out a road check at the Tiying-Tutul intersection in the Mengwi area. The operation ran from 17:00 to 20:30.
Bali Governor Pushes Jakarta to Fast-Track Key Projects
Bali is asking Jakarta to help build roads, interchanges, ports and water supply systems.
Governor Wayan Koster said that in 2025 the island brought Indonesia around 176 trillion rupiah in tourism revenue, but can no longer cope with the growing pressure on its own.
Bali Stops Hotel Project Over Illegal Extra Floors
In Bali, officials ordered the construction of a hotel in Cepaka, Tabanan, to be halted. The site is located next to the Penet River. An inspection found several violations: the building does not matc…
