Several roads in Bali were damaged after heavy rains, but the mountains can still be reached.
The main routes to Kintamani and Besakih Temple are open, and there is a narrow stretch on the road to Bedugul.
Air New Zealand is planning a direct flight to Bali from Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island.
The flights are expected to run three times a week during the New Zealand winter of 2027, until the end of August. The route still needs approval from aviation authorities and airports.
At the Pelaga Eco Park glamping site in Bali's mountains, a landslide and a torrent of water destroyed several guest structures.
Of the 23 people staying there overnight, 21 were evacuated. Two, a foreigner and an Indonesian citizen, were swept away by the current and had not been found by Monday morning.
In the Mandalika resort area in Lombok, a water park is set to open next to the Pullman hotel in March 2027.
Meanwhile, a go-kart track called Niti Sirkuit is being built next to the circuit that hosts a round of MotoGP. It wasn't ready in time for the October race because the karts and equipment have n…
Petrol supply disruptions in mid-October did not reduce the flow of tourists to Bali. From 1 to 18 October, 401,652 foreigners flew in, an average of 22,314 a day, roughly the same as in September.
The authorities have decided against taking out a loan of 1.67 trillion rupiah, about 92 million dollars, in 2027 for the tunnel between Denpasar and Canggu.
The start of work has been pushed back to 2028. A technical review showed that construction could not begin in 2027. The authorities chose not to take out the loan in advance, before work had started…
A fashion show held at the new Sira Village outlet on Serangan is bidding for a Guinness World Record.
All 67 outfits worn by the models on the runway were made from fabrics with eco-certification.
A snorkelling boat caught fire off Nusa Penida.
Four foreign tourists and their guide jumped from it into the water. No one was killed, but the captain suffered burns to his legs.
It is currently not possible to top up an account on the Indodax crypto exchange or withdraw rupiah or cryptocurrency from it.
The company has suspended deposits and withdrawals because hacking attempts against it are becoming more frequent. It is not yet known when transfers will resume.
For Christmas and New Year, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation plans to run ferries from East Java to the port of Celukan Bawang, a 40-minute drive from Lovina.
The municipal police have recommended demolishing a new restaurant building among the Jatiluwih rice terraces.
It was being built by the owner of the café Warung Wayan, even though new construction has been banned here since January.
On 12 and 13 December, Candidasa will host the Bali Coast Trail, a cross-country running race, also known as a trail run.
The 7, 15, 30 and 50 km courses run along the coast and across hills, plantations and roads through villages.
Your journey begins in the dead of night, while the island of Sumbawa is still fast asleep.
From Sumbawa Besar, you'll head to the small fishing village of Labuan Jambu, where a traditional Indonesian boat will take you to Saleh Bay, one of the few places in the world where you can see…
Just a five-and-a-half-hour flight from Bali, Taiwan offers an impressive mix of modern cities, traditional mountain villages, hot springs, tea plantations and ancient forests.
Historic trains still wind through the mountains, while bustling night markets, centuries-old temples and scenic hiking trails make the island an exciting destination to explore.
Indonesian group GoTo, which includes Gojek and GoPay, has made a language model publicly available.
Such models are the foundation for chatbots, translation tools and other AI services. Besides Indonesian, it understands Balinese, Javanese, Sundanese and Batak. Startups, companies, universities, res…
