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…
Bali island on the world map
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia. In addition to Bali, Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, of which 6,000 are inhabited.
Six-Night Retro Festival Brings the ’80s Back to Singaraja
From 18 to 23 August, central Singaraja will be closed to cars for six evenings and taken over by Bulfest, Buleleng Regency’s main festival, which draws people to northern Bali from all nine districts
Hong Kong Essentials: What to See & Explore
A visa run or a long layover in Hong Kong is a great opportunity for a change of scenery, a visa renewal and a taste of a completely different pace of life.
Denpasar - capital of Bali
Attention! The airport in Bali is not located in Denpasar, but near the border of Kuta and South Kuta.
Denpasar is a densely populated (around 850 thousand people), noisy city. Expats living in Bali prefer not to go there unless absolutely necessary. However, even in Denpasar, you can find beautiful pl…
Southern Bali’s Rice Fields Are Disappearing Underwater
In southern Bali there are plots that are still listed as rice fields in the paperwork, but the fields themselves are gone — water now covers them. Governor Wayan Koster said as much: the owner holds…
New Rules for Construction and Business in Kintamani
Any construction or commercial projects in the Batur and Kintamani area must be approved by local elders and custodians of tradition.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster made the statement during a melaspas purification ceremony at the historic site of the old Batur village. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Rarud Batur — the exodus…
Drivers from Across Indonesia Can Now Transport Tourists in Bali
Drivers registered in any region of Indonesia will be allowed to transport tourists in Bali. The requirement for drivers to be registered as Bali residents has been removed from the tourist transport…
Bali Police Launch Major Island-Wide Crime Operation
Bali Police have launched the 16-day Pekat Agung operation, which will run from July 22 to August 6.
The crackdown targets the illegal sale of alcohol, gambling, prostitution, extortion, and the activities of street gangs. In several regencies, police have also included drug trafficking among the ope…
