Developing tourism beyond Bali is not an easy task. The Indonesian authorities have already faced their first challenge: a viral video about extortion on Sumba has sparked a public outcry.
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The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
We decided to find out what to expect from such parties in Bali — they are regularly held on the island — from one of the participants.
If a girl doesn't want any problems with the local police and the people we'll be talking about next, the interview will remain anonymous.
Choosing a reliable visa agent is not a formality but one of the key steps when planning a trip. Especially in Bali, where dozens of foreigners have faced severe consequences for trusting unsuitable i…
A foreigner caused chaos in Kerobokan, breaking into a local resident’s home, smashing a glass window of a nearby shop, and even attempting to steal a parked motorcycle.
A scandal is unfolding in Denpasar regarding a factory for building materials, constructed in a protected mangrove forest. The EcoCrete enterprise was located behind a limestone road along the Ngurah…
A scandal erupted in Ubud around a money changer on Tegallalang Street. A tourist brought 200 euros — four 50-euro notes — and by the exchange rate should have received Rp3,805,000. However, he was on…
In May 2025, 23-year-old Australian Byron Haddow was found dead in a villa pool in Seminyak. The official cause of death was deemed a combination of alcohol intoxication and antidepressant use.
Bali authorities assure that the island remains calm and safe, even though there have been mass protests in other Indonesian cities in recent days.
Bali’s Head of Tourism Department, I Wayan Sumardjaya, noted that the tourism life on the island continues as usual: hotels are full, beaches are crowded, and tours are operating on schedule. "Activit…