A sudden inspection at the popular sports complex Bali Padel Academy in Canggu puzzled Balinese officials. The elite venue, operational since 2023, was a "ghost" to urban planning services but a "mode…
If you planned to celebrate New Year in the north of Bali (where the holidays are indeed cooler and less crowded), it’s best not to delay with hotel reservations. Most popular hotels are already booke…
One of the largest and most popular beach clubs in Canggu is again at the center of controversy. Environmentalists believe that the development of Finns Beach Club could deprive the area of fresh wate
It feels like we’ve only just welcomed the last New Year — and here it is again. The year flew by in one breath, and Bali is already slipping into its festive rhythm. Preparations for the night are we…
Near the coast of Pemuteran, a local fisherman captured on video a sperm whale surfacing and diving close to the shore. The video circulated on social media and even surprised long-time residents.
During the holiday season in Bali, it’s worth visiting the shopping centers: the big sales start here, along with concerts, shows, and activities for children for Christmas and New Year. Plus, it’s a…
There are just a few days left before the main garbage mountain of the island is closed, but officials' confidence seems to have wavered. The Chairman of Bali’s Regional Parliament (DPRD), Dewa Made M…
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
The Badung government plans to transform 4.2 hectares of the Benoa Lagoon into a modern eco-park. This area is part of the Ngurah Rai Nature Reserve, so the green space will be located right in the he…
At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an Egyptian national was detained with some very unusual luggage. His suitcase contained 32 live reptiles, packed in bags without ventilation. The foreigner wa…
Riding elephants is a popular activity in Asia that elephants themselves cannot stand. Bali’s largest 'conservation centers,' Mason Elephant Park & Lodge in Taro, have been suspected of mistreatme…
Just in time for the New Year holidays, Imaginaria — the new flagship store of the Indonesian Digimap network — has opened in Bali. It is the largest Apple Premium Partner Store in Southeast Asia. The…
Residents of Canggu, Seminyak, and Kuta will have to adapt to new routes. Starting Sunday, December 14, the traffic scheme on Kerobokan — the main road between these areas — has been completely reorga…
Bali is expecting a questionable 'gift' for Christmas. By the decision of Governor Wayan Koster, the island’s main landfill, TPA Suwung, will cease operations on December 23, 2025. It sounds like an e…
During the Christmas-New Year holidays, Bali expects another influx of visitors. In Indonesia, this period is called 'Nataru.' This year’s forecast is over a million visits. In addition to tourists, l…
