Mysterious Light Spotted in Bali’s Night Sky
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
Indonesia Considers Vape Ban Amid Growing Frustration
The head of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Suyudi Ario Seto, has proposed banning e-cigarettes and vape liquids. He wants to include this in the bill on narcotics and psychotropic substa…
Komodo National Park Sets Limits on Visitors
Good news for the dragons, and not so good for those who leave everything until the last minute: Komodo National Park (Taman Nasional Komodo) is introducing a visitor quota. From now on, no more than…
Bali Expands Healthcare with New Emergency Hospital
A new branch of the Hermina Badung hospital, part of the large Rumah Sakit Hermina clinic network, has opened in Badung. The new hospital focuses on the IGD — the 24/7 emergency department. The south…
Indonesia vs Thailand: AFF Futsal Final Showdown Awaits
If, tomorrow around midnight, your Balinese neighbours start shouting or even setting off fireworks, don’t be alarmed. Most likely, it will mean that the Indonesian national team have won the AFF Futs…
Bali Targets Traffic Relief with Four New Port Projects
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
Airport to Canggu in 30 Minutes: Bali’s Water Taxi Plan
Good news for anyone tired of Bali’s traffic jams: in future, you’ll be able to avoid them by travelling on the water. The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a new water taxi. Transport Mini…
Bali Faces Waste Chaos After Landfill Ban Protest
After Bali banned the Suwung landfill from accepting organic waste from 1 April 2026, the authorities faced an unexpected consequence: residents began burning rubbish en masse in their own yards.
Bali Targets Illegal Money Changers in New Push
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that the authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle illegal money changers in popular resort areas. He said that cracking down on illegal outlets is an impo…
Bali Without the Crowds: A New Travel Era
China’s travel market still hasn’t returned to its pre-pandemic model. The number of visitors from China to Bali remains below pre-COVID levels, but the main change is not just in the figures: where a…
