Who are "bule"?
In conversations among Indonesians, you can often hear the word «bule» referring to foreigners. If you're in the central area of Jakarta and little kids run up to you, pointing and shouting «bule!!! b…
Lacoste Opens a Padel Club in Bali: How Much to Play?
You can now play padel with an ocean view at the new Club Lacoste Bali.
The French brand has opened its own courts at W Bali — Seminyak. And it's not just for hotel guests: the club is open to everyone.
Boarding by Face ID: Bali Airport Goes Biometric
Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali has begun rolling out a facial recognition system for passengers on domestic flights.
In the future, it will allow travellers to confirm their identity without having to show an ID document every time.
Honda Vario 125
The Honda Vario 125 is a good choice if you need a light, straightforward, and fuel-efficient scooter in Bali without unnecessary extras.
It is compact and manoeuvrable, making it convenient for riding on busy streets, navigating through traffic, and parking in spaces that are too tight for a larger bike.
Bali Area Guide: Where to Stay, Live, and Explore in 2025
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…
Nusa Penida Moves to Improve Safety After Tourist Deaths
A series of tragic incidents on Nusa Penida has prompted local officials to tighten safety measures.
The first accident occurred on 12 September at Kelingking Beach. A 29-year-old Australian woman fell from a cliff and died. The following day, a traveller from the UK drowned at Crystal Bay. The Klung…
Love Mangoes? Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones in Bali
Still can’t tell Bali’s most popular mango varieties apart? Think green always means unripe? Don’t be fooled by the plain, firm skin — inside, you might find anything from soft, honey-sweet flesh to a…
Pregnancy and Childbirth in Bali: A Practical Guide
Imagine your baby coming into the world in a tropical paradise, surrounded by jungle and warm air, on an island filled with genuine care and love and the kind smiles of the Balinese, while your postpa…
Sangeh Plans On-Site Rabies Vaccination Clinic
A clinic is planned at Sangeh Monkey Forest for tourists who have been bitten or scratched by macaques.
The tourist attraction will provide the premises, while Abiansemal Community Health Centre (Puskesmas Abiansemal) will supply medical staff and stocks of rabies vaccine. Construction will begin once ap…
Investor Deported From Bali After Failing to Name His Business
Denpasar immigration has expelled from Bali a foreigner holding an investor stay permit. During a check he was unable to say what the company whose shares the permit was issued for actually does, or w…
