Bali Floods: President Makes Urgent Visit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urgently flew to Bali from Abu Dhabi, where he was having meetings. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, he arrived in Denpasar to personally witness the aftermath of…
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Volcano Treks in Bali Turn Perilous as Rains Hit Hard
The rainy season in Bali began just a few weeks ago, but Indonesia’s Meteorology Agency already predicts that this monsoon season could be the strongest and most destructive in recent years.
9 Dead in Bali Floods, Authorities Declare Emergency
Torrential rains that hit Bali starting September 8, 2025, caused widespread flooding and caught the attention of media from Australia and Singapore to the USA and UK. The disaster affected Denpasar…
Finns Beach Club Expansion Raises Freshwater Concerns
One of the largest and most popular beach clubs in Canggu is again at the center of controversy. Environmentalists believe that the development of Finns Beach Club could deprive the area of fresh wate
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Bali’s Volcanoes: The Spiritual and Geological Role of Mount Agung and Mount Batur
For centuries, Bali’s volcanoes have played an important role in the religious rituals of the local inhabitants. Tourists have also grown fond of them, and today the mountain range in the center of th…
Can Tourist Tax Fix Bali’s Flooding and Waste Woes?
The devastating floods that hit Bali last week once again highlighted the issues of chaotic development and ineffective loo waste management on the island. In response, local leaders and exp…
Forgotten Bali Lake Reopens After Nearly 3 Decades
For almost three decades, the lake was hidden by overgrowth and silt, with legends circulating about dragons and spirits living there. Now Yeh Malet Lake in Karangasem is open to tourists again. It’s…
Bali Sidesteps Cyclone, Expect More Showers
While much of Southeast Asia is battling devastating floods, Indonesian authorities assure that Bali remains safe for travelers. However, caution is still advised, as the rainy season is once again sh…
Menjangan Could Become Bali’s Tourism-Free Sanctuary
The island of Menjangan in northern Bali is set to be protected from large-scale development and an influx of tourists. The authorities are discussing a new status for the area with a dual purpose—eco…
