A few years ago, almost everywhere in Bali accepted only cash. Cards rarely worked — mostly in large hotels and expensive restaurants. Now the situation is changing: digital payments are becoming the…

Bali has launched the Beer for Beaches campaign — 'beach cleanup + relaxation'. First, participants collect trash on the shore, then hang out together over a pint of beer.

The peak of the rainy season will start in just a couple of weeks. In January and February 2026, Bali might receive the highest amount of rainfall. This forecast is given by Indonesia’s Meteorology, C…

For such a popular resort, there are still few places in Bali with good snorkeling. Authorities have decided to change this and are preparing two new areas for snorkeling.

These are the coastal waters of Tulamben in the east of Bali (Karangasem district) and Pemuteran in the north of the island (Buleleng district). Experts are studying the seabed and reef conditions, ma…

New rules for freight transport have been introduced in Bali for the Christmas and New Year period as part of nationwide measures.

Until January 4, 2026, there is a complete ban on heavy trucks using toll roads (jalan tol) across the country — 24/7, without exceptions. In Bali, this primarily affects routes that are connected to…

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…