A customer of PLN, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company that supplies power to most Balinese homes, was fined for a damaged electricity meter during home renovations. The fine amounted to 34 mi…
In Indonesia, there are two ways to pay for electricity, depending on the system used in your home. There is a prepaid system, where you pay in advance and then use the electricity, and a postpaid sys…
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Mount Ijen is located in the east of Java Island, reachable by car and ferry from Bali in just a few hours. The enchanting glow of electric-blue flames, bright-yellow sulfur rocks, and the acidic crat…
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This is not a textbook that will provide you with systematic knowledge of the Indonesian language. It is a collection of lessons that can be read sequentially or selectively, depending on the topics t…
In 2025, the Balinese New Year — Nyepi (also spelled Nyepi or Nyiepi) — will be celebrated on March 29. On this day, it is forbidden to turn on lights, go outside, or make noise. The Pengrupukan Parad…
A unique route to lesser-known yet very atmospheric locations in Bali. Easy hiking, jungles, ancient sights, and genuine Balinese aesthetics.
📍 Route information:
🚗 From Ubud: 35−40 minutes without stops / ~3 hours with stops
The relatively new Lumeira spa complex has been winning the hearts of tourists and expats from the very beginning, frequently appearing in must-visit lists. Despite there being a vast number of spa ce…
Almost everyone has heard about the new city of the future in Bali. Nuanu, built by renowned Russian businessman Sergey Solonin on the oceanfront, far from the usual expat hotspots, is being called a…
The South Korean Ministry of Environment has funded the Bali E-mobility project — “Pilot Electric Vehicle System and Development of an Investment Roadmap for Green Transportation in Bali.”
Indonesias Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, conducted an unscheduled inspection at Balis largest landfill, TPA Suwung in Denpasar. This inspection is part of a broader initiative planned…
