When entering Indonesia, you may be required to show a return ticket.
Typically, airlines request this proof at your point of departure. Some airlines want to see a confirmed return ticket, while others accept a reservation. There have also been instances where airlines…
Bali’s villa sector is facing significant regulatory changes. At this week’s Bali Villa Connect 2026 forum, industry leaders discussed introducing an official villa classification system similar to ho…
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…
Talks about banning Airbnb in Bali turned out to be just noise without real consequences. The platforms remain. What’s changing is the way properties can be rented. Now the focus shifts to documentati…
At Bali Airport, a Russian citizen was detained in a case involving attempts to smuggle 202 animals out of Indonesia without the necessary documents. The cargo was planned to be sent to Russia.
Traffic accidents happen frequently in Bali, and people usually try to resolve the situation immediately on the spot by agreeing on repairs and closing the matter without unnecessary formalities.
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
The first shopping center is set to be built in Canggu — announced as part of the Canggu Hills project on the Canggu — Pererenan road.
The developer, PT Asia Mas Realty, plans a two-story mall with approximately 200 tenants. The project is marketed as a 'neighborhood' shopping center: the idea is to meet basic needs on-site, reducing…
The Balinese authorities are inspecting The Edge Hotel (Uluwatu).
According to the parliamentary commission, part of its 'iconic' facilities were built and are operated without the necessary permits. The hotel has been given until January 20, 2026, to rectify the si…
Photo and video content creators in Bali need to be extremely careful in the near future. It looks as though the local authorities have decided to focus specifically on them.
