Around 1,000 vendors from the traditional Ubud market lost their goods and were left without a place to work due to a recent fire. Meanwhile, the police are still investigating the cause of the blaze.
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
The art market, located in the center of Ubud, is one of the most famous in Bali.
Handmade items such as textiles, wood carvings, jewelry, paintings, and souvenirs are sold here.
If you’re planning your holiday or searching for accommodation in Bali, the first and most important step is deciding which part of the island you want to stay in. Bali’s regions are incredibly d…
Shopping in Bali has made a huge leap in the last couple of years: the island has finally stopped being a place where you had to fly to Singapore for brands. Today, Bali’s malls are not just rows of s…
The central market in Ubud suffered severe damage from a fire that raged through the building on August 17. The flames erupted in the eastern part of the market’s basement. The fire was caused by a sh…
Bali’s shadow property market has once again drawn the authorities’ attention. The AREBI Bali brokers’ association has reported growing activity by foreign intermediaries and called for tighter contro…
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
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…
It is known as a traditional market.
If you want to buy groceries, please come early, because if you are late, there will only be souvenirs and textiles left at the market.
