New Rules for Tourist Online Taxis in Bali
A law set to significantly change the rules governing tourist transport is about to come into effect on the island. The Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has already approved the draft.
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Bali Busts Global Online Sex Ring Tied to 129 Countries
Bali police have arrested two Russian nationals on suspicion of pimping. These rather unconventional digital nomads, a 26-year-old woman, A.K., and a 31-year-old man, M.T., are being investigated in c…
How to buy in Indonesian online stores?
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Bali is not a mega-city, and it can be challenging to find certain electronics, clothing, and other items. Typically, people who live on Bali for an extended period try to order items through the inte…
Online pharmacies in Bali. Where to buy medicines online?
In Bali, there are pharmacies where you can order medicines online. Sometimes it's convenient because you can see on the pharmacy's website which medications they have, avoiding the need to visit mult…
Healthcare in Bali: A Guide to Hospitals in Canggu
Canggu offers several small, decent private clinics, as well as two public hospitals: Mangusada and Garbamed. These include ultrasound, X-rays, various surgeries, and inpatient care. Mangusada even pr…
Bali Customs Goes High-Tech: AI to Expose ‘Gray’ Imports
The Finance Minister of Indonesia, Purbaya Yudhi Sadeva, announced: within three months, an artificial intelligence system will be launched to control customs and excise.
The reason — a sudden inspection: the current control does not catch schemes like underpricing cargo. 'I want to see this online. We need AI data processing,' said the minister.
Bali’s Tourist Villages Embrace the Digital Era
The Bank of Indonesia and the government of Bali have launched a digitalization program for tourist villages. Modern services are being adopted in Taro, Pemuteran, Penglipuran, Undisan, Jatiluwih, and…
New Rules and Fees for Rinjani Visitors from November
On November 3, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry’s decree No. 17/2025 comes into effect. It updates the fees for visiting Rinjani National Park on Lombok and introduces unified trekking requir…
Bali Cracks Down: New Rules Every Tourist Needs to Know
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
Most Tourists Skip Bali’s New Entry Fee
The mandatory tax for foreign tourists, which has been in place in Bali for a year and a half, is still only paid by a third of visitors. Out of 5.5 million foreigners who visited the island from Janu…
