The Cyber Crime Directorate of Bali Provincial Police reported the arrest of 35 Indian citizens in connection with an online gambling operation. The group operated from two rented properties: a villa…
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.
Relevant for 2023…
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…
Who’s more charismatic than Bali’s motorbike taxi drivers? It’s no surprise that videos featuring them often rack up the most views. Many people try to use that to grow their social media, but sometim…
Travelling with a young child isn’t easy, especially if you have a long-haul flight ahead. You need to think through every little detail. Whether you’re going away for a short break or a longer stay…
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…
In Bali, a local taxi driver argued with customers during a trip from Tibubeneng to Pererenan. The passenger, Indonesian blogger Gebby Vesta, said the driver put pressure on her foreign companion and…
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…
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
A post has appeared on Reddit, in the Bali section, warning those who apply for an Indonesian visa online before travelling.
The author says that 24–48 hours after submitting an application on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, they received an email supposedly from the official service, demanding that they urgently obtain a “mandatory…
