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
Bali Barat: A National Park in West Bali
West Bali National Park (TNBB) is located in the western part of the island. It covers 77,000 hectares, or around 10% of Bali’s land area.
It includes the entire Prapat Agung Peninsula and large areas of land around Gilimanuk, Cekik and Banyuwedang, which are located in Jembrana and Buleleng regencies. The national park is about 100 km f…
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…
Bali Orders Full Accommodation Review Over Illegal Villas
Local authorities in Bali have been instructed to gather complete data on villas and other properties rented out to tourists, and to check which of them hold permits. The move follows complaints about…
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…
