Walking isn’t traditionally a major part of daily life in much of Asia, and Bali is no exception—locals usually get around by vehicles. However, with the growing number of tourists, Bali has seen a pu…
Garuda Indonesia will add an extra pair of flights on the Jakarta–Amsterdam–Jakarta route at the end of March.
This is a one-off boost to the existing service: the departure from Jakarta is scheduled for 24 March, with the return flight from Amsterdam on 25 March.
The operator Trans Metro Dewata — PT Satria Trans Jaya — has announced readiness to launch bus services in Buleleng regency. This could be the first step towards the return of public transport, which…
Meeting people in person seems to be getting harder. Everyone is busy, working even during vacations, glued to their phones — and spontaneous conversations are becoming less common. Even in Bali, wher…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
Bali hosts some of the most spectacular days leading up to Nyepi. Balinese people take part in the Melasti ceremonies—dozens of processions across different parts of the island. From 15 March, beaches…
All hiking routes on Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed for almost a month. Ascents will be prohibited from 28 March to 24 April 2026 inclusive, with the routes expected to reopen on 25 April.
Starting November 17, Indonesian airline TransNusa will launch flights from Bali to Singapore. Initially, flights will operate three times a week, becoming daily by the end of the month. Tickets are a…
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
In Bali, 115 hotels have received emergency preparedness certificates.
This document is issued to hotels that pass an inspection against 31 criteria, ranging from evacuation routes and security systems to procedures for guests in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, fire…
