The Rudana Museum, also known as the Rudana Art Museum, is an art museum in Peliatan, Gianyar Regency. It was built by Nyoman Rudana in accordance with the Balinese humanist philosophy of Tri Hita Kar…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
In Bali, authorities are seriously tackling villa rental scams. The Bali Villa Rental Manager Association (BVRMA) acknowledges that fraudulent cases have become so numerous that the situation can no l…
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
On the second of January 2026, the new Criminal Code (KUHP) came into effect in Indonesia, updating the approach to crimes against morality. This concerns the notorious article 411. It provides for pu…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to manage state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the first time in the country’s history. The new policy sparked a strong reaction — immediatel…
It feels like we’ve only just welcomed the last New Year — and here it is again. The year flew by in one breath, and Bali is already slipping into its festive rhythm. Preparations for the night are we…
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