The Yamaha NMAX 155 Neo 2026 is a scooter for riders who value comfort and don't want to get worn out on the road.
It's noticeably roomier than most models in its class, so it works well for everyday riding as well as longer trips. There's enough power on tap to feel confident even with a passenger, and…
If you want to get closer to colorful Balinese culture, head to Mengwi. From September 4 to 6, the town will host a three-day festival with traditional dances, authentic workshops and exhibitions.
On September 1, 2026, a new system for collecting the tourist levy, called One Gate One Destination, officially came into force on Nusa Penida. The reform, set out in local Regulation No. 4 of 2026, h…
In western Bali, traffic through Gilimanuk is running into problems again. Queues at the port stretch for kilometres. Anyone heading from Bali to Java or back should allow extra travel time.
Bali has decided to look for a more modern way of getting important rules across to tourists. According to the authorities, brochures and standard information events have not been enough — from now on…
Pertamina, the state oil and gas company that runs petrol stations across Indonesia, raised the prices of three fuel types in Bali on September 1.
Diesel went up the most: Dexlite and Pertamina Dex each added around 20% per litre. Pertamax petrol and the subsidised Pertalite and Bio Solar kept their previous prices.
The Denpasar immigration office has deported three foreigners from different countries from Bali — each of them breached the terms of their stay in a different way: a Pakistani national held investor…
A fire broke out on a vacant lot in the Jatayu area of Legian, near Sunset Road. The blaze was spotted at around 23:00 local time on Monday, 31 August; the flames were clearly visible from Nakula Stre…
In Kerobokan on Sunday morning, a section of Teuku Umar Barat street (Jalan Teuku Umar Barat) was closed to cars for three hours — the first time Bali has tried out the “Badung First Car Free Day” for…
The Chez Gado Gado restaurant in Seminyak has burned down almost entirely. The fire started from party balloons during a birthday celebration and spread to the dry grass roof within minutes. No one wa…
