Bali Villa Market Faces New Regulations
Bali’s villa sector is facing significant regulatory changes. At this week’s Bali Villa Connect 2026 forum, industry leaders discussed introducing an official villa classification system similar to ho…
Extra Night Patrols Planned for Bali’s Busiest Destinations
Bali Police have said they will step up efforts to tackle street robberies, theft and attacks on the roads. They promise to focus especially on late night and early morning, when such crimes happen mo…
Lost Hikers Safely Rescued from Mount Batukaru
In Tabanan, rescuers saved three young hikers who got lost while descending Mount Batukaru. The group included a 17-year-old Indonesian citizen and two 18-year-old Russian citizens. They were found al…
Traffic Violations? Indonesian Drones Are Watching
Indonesian police have started actively using drones to monitor offences and issue fines to those who break the rules. For now, the flying patrol units operating with the ETLE Drone Patrol Presisi sys…
Free Food, 9 Araks and More at Ubud Food Festival
If you’ve been dreaming of getting into Indonesian food for ages, but so far you haven’t dared to go beyond nasi goreng, you really should make it to the Ubud Food Festival.
Authorities Remove Illegal Café Build Near Seseh Beach
In Badung, authorities demolished a concrete foundation that had been started near Seseh Beach in Cemagi village, Mengwi district. The structure stood on land owned by the regency administration.
Indonesian Surfer Makes Longboard World Tour History
Indonesian surfer Dhea Natasya Novitasari won a World Surf League event in Japan and earned a spot on the Longboard World Tour. This is the first such achievement for an Indonesian woman.
Robinson’s Escape
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real island life without spending your energy organising the trip — that’s exactly what the “Robinson’s Escape” tour is for. The route, transfers, accommodation a…
Giant Cobra Appears Early in Bali’s Dry Season
The breeding season for king cobras in Bali seems to be starting earlier and earlier. Fresh footage from the Reptil Asih Tabanan team, who catch a couple of snakes every year, is already racking up vi…
Bali Governor Urges Tourists to Pay Visitor Levy
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
