24-hour ATM on Gili Air — Mandiri
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
A criminal trial in Ubud has concluded over a villa construction project that left the investor facing losses of billions of rupiah. The case concerns a project in the village of Mas. The client trans…
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
Culture Run Bali 2026 has been announced in Bali. The race will take place on 26 July 2026 at Peninsula Island in the Nusa Dua resort area.
Three distances have been announced: 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon. Registration is not open yet, so follow the official Instagram. Entry fees start from 250,000 rupiah for the 5 km, from 350,000 fo…
The Indonesian bank Permata issued a record number of cards to foreigners in February 2022. Local plastic cards are used for cryptocurrency transactions and everyday payments.
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
One of Bali’s best-known attractions has surprised tourists ahead of the peak season. From 1 April 2026, Monkey Forest in Ubud (Monkey Forest Ubud) has officially increased its entrance fees.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster commented on demographic data from the provincial administration. Bali’s population growth in 2025 totalled 0.66% compared with the previous year.
Koster linked the low growth to risks to preserving the Balinese cultural model. He said that if the number of indigenous residents who regularly hold and support traditional ceremonies declines, the…
