The rainy season on the island is coming to an end. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts that the dry season will start earlier than usual and last longer than n…
The peak of dengue fever infections traditionally occurs during the rainy season. Moisture and heat create ideal conditions for mosquito spread. The dry season (from May to September), on the other ha…
The breeding season for king cobras in Bali seems to be starting earlier and earlier. Fresh footage from the Reptil Asih Tabanan team, who catch a couple of snakes every year, is already racking up vi…
The Balinese climatology station reported that in 2025 the start of the dry season (Ind. kemarau) will occur from April to May. The forecast is based on updated climate data using the latest climate n…
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…
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…
Bali’s weather has been making headlines again recently: warnings from BMKG meteorologists, canceled boats to Gili, high waves, and restrictions on ocean-going. In this context, the idea that January…
Off Bali’s northern coast, you’ll mostly find spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Fraser’s dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, false killer whales and long-beaked dolphins.
But the two most common species are the long-beaked dolphin and Fraser’s dolphin. You’re most likely to see them in their natural habitat in the north of Bali, in Lovina. Seeing dolphins in the wild i…
Turtle nesting season has begun on the beaches of southern Bali. The Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Kuta reported that between February and April they have already moved 24 nests to an incubator. They we…
Waste management in Bali is becoming increasingly challenging. The situation is made worse by the halt to transporting organic waste to the Suwung landfill in Denpasar from 1 April 2026.
