Meeting Whale Sharks: A Trip to Sumbawa
Snorkelling alongside the largest fish on the planet—whale sharks up to ten metres long—is one of those experiences that’s hard to compare to anything else. Saleh Bay on Sumbawa Island is considered o…
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
🌊Sumbawa is an unspoiled island near Lombok, located an hour and a half away by plane from Bali. The island mainly attracts tourists who are interested in surfing, as it has good waves and fewer peopl…
Bali Barat: A National Park in West Bali
West Bali National Park (TNBB) is located in the western part of the island. It covers 77,000 hectares, or around 10% of Bali’s land area.
It includes the entire Prapat Agung Peninsula and large areas of land around Gilimanuk, Cekik and Banyuwedang, which are located in Jembrana and Buleleng regencies. The national park is about 100 km f…
Stranded Humpback Whale Dies Despite Rescue Efforts
On Tuesday, residents of Jembrana spent several hours trying to return a huge humpback whale to the ocean, but a strong low tide made it impossible to save the animal.
Bali Is Building a Giant New Seafood Hub
One of the largest infrastructure projects of recent years has begun in Bali.
In Jembrana Regency, the upgrade of the Pengambengan National Fishing Port has officially been launched. The project, worth 1.27 trillion rupiah, is funded by the Islamic Development Bank and is sched…
Viral Video: Kids Climb Onto Giant Whale in Indonesia
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
Massive Whale Washes Up Dead in Bali
On 5 May, hundreds of residents from nearby villages gathered at Anyar Sari Beach in Jembrana. For several hours, they watched a huge sperm whale that was unable to return to the ocean. It had swum to…
Nyepi 2026 in Bali: Best Hotels for a Peaceful Escape
Nyepi is a day of silence, reflection, and complete reset. It’s a rare chance to step away from noise, slow down, and experience Bali in a completely different way.
500 Baby Turtles Released into the Ocean at Kuta Beach
500 olive ridley turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) were released into the ocean at Kuta Beach on 29 July.
Hundreds of foreign tourists took part in the release, while the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center had raised the hatchlings from eggs.
Blue Bottle Jellyfish Spotted Off Sanur Beach
Venomous blue bottle jellyfish have been spotted off Segara Ayu Beach (Pantai Segara Ayu) in Sanur. Their sting can cause intense itching and a painful burning sensation. Lifeguards are urging people…
