Where to buy a Christmas tree in Bali
The Christmas tree is perhaps the only thing that distinguishes New Year from any other time of the year on a tropical island. That's why many expatriates decorate Christmas trees rather than palm tre…
Ubud • Alila Ubud
Dec 31, from 18:30 to 21:00
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Ubud • Alila Ubud
Dec 31, from 18:30 to 00:00
Benoa Port Boosts Water Activity Safety Measures
Benoa Port Authority has begun inspecting water activity operators that fail to comply with safety requirements. Inspectors are checking pre-departure safety briefings, life jackets, and the routes us…
Bali’s Best Non-Touristy Mountains for Hiking
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
Ubud • Alila Ubud
Dec 31, from 18:30 to 21:00
Massive Banyan Tree Collapse in Ubud Damages Nearby Buildings
In Ubud, several incidents with fallen trees occurred over the weekend due to bad weather.
The most serious one happened on Sunday, February 15, around 16:30–16:40 local time on Jalan Suweta, near the palace complex of Puri Kantor in the center of Ubud: a large banyan tree fell and blocked…
Bali’s Most Unusual Burial Tradition, Found in Kintamani
In the village of Bayung Gede in Kintamani, there’s a place that’s barely mentioned in tourist guides. Random travellers rarely end up here. Now and then, it’s visited only by those who already know B…
Want a Real Christmas?Singapore Is Just One Flight Away
If you’re spending December in Bali but still craving real holiday magic—fairy lights, markets, snow, and festive decor—you don’t need to fly all the way to Europe.
In December, Singapore transforms into one of Asia’s brightest and most spectacular Christmas destinations—and it’s only a short flight away.
