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…
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 Jimbaran, a private plot near a mangrove area has been closed following a complaint about waste burning on site. The issue came to light through a social media post, prompting local authorities to…
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…
Beaches, volcanoes, rice terraces, and hidden corners of the island are all accessible if you have a dependable car. Daihatsu Rocky is a versatile crossover that blends comfort, off-road capabilities…
In Bali, another social media figure has ended up in an immigration report. A video has gone viral showing a 31-year-old Belgian tourist, Sven Dozone, speeding on a motorbike and jumping off the well-…
Another attempt to chase hype by disrespecting local traditions has landed a foreign tourist in a cell at Bali’s remand centre.
Swiss citizen Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, known online as @luzzysun, has officially been named a suspect in a case involving insulting religion and inciting hatred.
