Yamaha Fazzio
The Yamaha Fazzio fits perfectly into life in Bali. It’s a light, compact, and very convenient scooter for an island where most of the time you’re riding between cafés, beaches, the gym, and doing sho…
Major Road Repairs Start Near Toyapakeh Port
On Nusa Penida, work has started on the Sampalan–Toyapakeh road. It is one of the island’s main routes, used by local residents, tourists, and freight vehicles.
The roughly 8-kilometre section links Sampalan with the Toyapakeh port area. It is used to reach tourist spots, hotels, ports, and villages on the western side of the island.
Bali–Melbourne and Adelaide AirAsia Flights Suspended
Indonesia AirAsia has announced the suspension of two direct international routes between Bali and Australia starting 19 June.
The affected services are:
According to the airline’s schedule, the final flights departing from Denpasar to Melbourne and Adelaide will operate on 17 June, while the last return flights from both Australian cities to Bali are…
Foreign Escort Workers Found in Bali Villa Raid
Immigration officers, accompanied by Inteldakim intelligence personnel, carried out an early morning raid at a villa in Mengwi on Saturday, where several foreign women were reportedly operating an esc…
Bali Contractor Jailed Over Villa Construction Dispute
A criminal trial in Ubud has concluded over a villa construction project that left the investor facing losses of billions of rupiah. The case concerns a project in the village of Mas. The client trans…
50 Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage from Bali to Borobudur
More than 50 Buddhist monks from different countries are walking on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java. The route is part of the Indonesia Walk for Peace, timed to coincide with Vesak…
Bali’s Best Non-Touristy Mountains for Hiking
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
Extra Health Checks Introduced at Bali Airport
Health screening for passengers has been tightened at Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. This continues the measures previously introduced at Soekarno–Hatta Airport in Jakarta after reports of hantavirus in…
Bali Lifeguards Test Rescue Skills on Dangerous Beaches
Unusual training exercises were held for beach lifeguards in Bali. Instead of calm lagoons and tourist areas, they were sent to places with strong currents, high waves and large numbers of surfers. Th…
Bali Plans New Traffic System for Uluwatu
From 1 June 2026, they plan to change traffic on the road to Uluwatu in the south of Bali. The changes concern a section in Ungasan and Pecatu — the route towards Uluwatu Temple, Bukit beaches, villas…