Choosing a reliable visa agent is not a formality but one of the key steps when planning a trip. Especially in Bali, where dozens of foreigners have faced severe consequences for trusting unsuitable i…
The authorities in Bali are tightening their control over the tourism business and construction in coastal areas. One of the most renowned luxury resorts in the south of the island, Samabe Bali Suites…
On October 15, 2025, the body of a 27-year-old Russian citizen with the initials Z.D. was discovered at a villa in the Pererenan area. The man was naked and found face down in his room, with the circu…
The Indonesian film 'Samsara' by director Garin Nugroho has proven that Balinese culture and history can captivate a global audience. The film has received three nominations at the 18th Asia Pacific S…
In the Karangasem District, a new trend is gaining momentum: more and more foreigners prefer to settle not in villas and hotels, but in 'kos'—modest boarding houses where rooms are rented monthly.
Starting in 2026, mandatory halal certification comes into effect in Indonesia: all food products, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics without the appropriate certificate will be considered in violati…
Bali has once again captured global attention: the island was ranked first in the list of the best islands in Asia for 2025, according to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers' Choice Awards.
Denpasar has reinforced its position as one of the country’s leading tourist centers by winning three awards at the Indonesia Tourism Week (ITMW) 2025. The capital of Bali was recognized as the 'City…
The freshness of the dry season in Bali has suddenly been replaced by record high temperatures during the transitional period. October is traditionally the hottest month of the year on the island, wit…
Even if you’re not interested in surfing, this video will keep you watching until the end. A clip is going viral on Indonesian social media, showing a young man conquering massive waves on a board.
Massive construction work has begun on Kuta Beach as the Indonesian government builds a series of five breakwaters with a total length of 5.3 km. This is Bali’s largest coastal protection project in d…
Seraya Timur Village in the Karangasem district has officially been granted the status of the first 'Merah Putih Fishing Village' (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih, KNMP) in Bali under the Indonesian Minis…
Bali’s Municipal Police (Satpol PP) conducted an operation in central Denpasar aimed at tackling illegal outdoor advertising.
During the operation, officers removed structures that were installed without permission on sidewalks, poles, trees, and other locations. All of them spoiled the appearance, interfered with infrastruc…
The state energy company PLN has announced plans to make Nusa Penida the first island in Indonesia to be fully powered by clean energy.
The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Bali government, the academic community, and the private sector to accelerate the region’s transition to 100% renewable sources.
Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, the government of Indonesia is developing an ambitious plan to turn Bali into a financial center of national and regional importance.
