If you’ve decided to fill a large basket with fresh vegetables and fruits at a lower price than in a supermarket, you need to visit the traditional vegetable market in the morning. Balinese markets ha…
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
In Bali, a scooter is not about showing off — it is about freedom. Ride to your favorite café in the morning, head to the beach with your surfboard during the day, and skip the endless search for park…
Starting July 22, the Denpasar city government will begin a major redevelopment of the city’s historic center. The project will cover Gajah Mada and Hasanuddin streets, as well as the area surrounding…
China Eastern Airlines has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Bali. The first MU889 flight from Daxing Airport arrived in Denpasar on the evening of 11 July. The Airbus A330 brought 287 passen…
Bali’s shadow property market has once again drawn the authorities’ attention. The AREBI Bali brokers’ association has reported growing activity by foreign intermediaries and called for tighter contro…
Many first-time visitors to Bali make the same mistake: they head to supermarkets such as Pepito and buy familiar-looking yellow bananas. In reality, these are often imported varieties with a fairly o…
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…
