Canggu–Umalas Bypass Construction Begins
A new road is being built in North Kuta to connect Subak Sari and Batu Bolong with Umalas and Semer. It is intended to become an additional route for travel between Canggu, Berawa, Umalas and Pet…
Bali Launches Robotic Knee Surgery with CORI
Siloam Hospitals Bali has launched knee replacement surgery using the CORI robotic system. The hospital says this is the first service of its kind in Bali and Eastern Indonesia using this technology.
The Visa Run That Feels Like a Vacation
Da Nang is probably the best discovery for a visa run from Bali. It has everything we miss so much on the island: smooth roads without terrible traffic jams, huge pavements, cheap and reliable Grab, d…
Indonesia Exposes Immigration Payment Scheme
Indonesia is investigating a major case involving illegal payments within the immigration service. It concerns documents for foreign nationals, including temporary and permanent residence permits (ITA…
553,000 Foreign Tourists Visited Bali in April
In April 2026, Bali welcomed 553,328 foreign tourists. This was 17.21% more than in March, when 472,070 visits were recorded. These figures refer to foreign tourists who travelled directly to Bali Pro…
Selling Your Bali Business? Avoid Costly Mistakes
Preparing a company for a sale is one of the key factors affecting its value and how quickly it can be sold. A well-structured business inspires greater confidence among buyers, helps justify the aski…
Scan for Help: QR Safety Point Opens at Broken Beach
Safety measures are being strengthened on the route to Broken Beach on Nusa Penida. The first tourist post with an emergency call system via QR code has opened in Bunga Mekar village.
Indonesia Warns Against Expanding Visa-Free Entry
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, has called for the Ministry of Tourism’s proposal to expand the list of countries whose citizens can enter Indonesia without a tourist…
Jembrana Launches Urgent Dog and Cat Rabies Vaccinations
Emergency animal vaccination has begun in Jembrana after rabies was confirmed in a dog that attacked people in the village of Tegal Badeng Timur. The incident took place in Banjar Tangi, Negara distri…
Best Time to Visit Borneo, Flores & Papua by Month
Many travellers who already know Bali well start looking towards other Indonesian islands. Some dream of seeing orangutans in the jungles of Borneo, others are drawn to the volcanoes and traditional v…
Visa Agents in Bali Report Immigration Extortion
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission has clarified the status of visa agencies and agents in Bali in the case involving illegal payments for processing documents for foreigners.
Illegal Drug Labs Put Bali Villas Under Scrutiny
Badung police are stepping up monitoring of villas and other properties that could be used to store, consume, or produce drugs. They say particular attention will be paid to areas with large numbers o…
50 Rounds of Ammunition Found in Tourist’s Bali Luggage
A 47-year-old Portuguese citizen who was about to leave Indonesia was detained at Ngurah Rai Airport. Ammunition was found during a security check before her flight to Abu Dhabi. Aviation security off…
New Police Patrols Target Canggu’s Trouble Areas
Bali police appear to have grown tired of frequent reports from foreigners who, after wild nights out in tourist areas, become easy targets for criminals. So they have decided to take preventative act…
Canberra Gets Its First Direct Bali Flights
Virgin Australia has launched a direct Canberra–Denpasar route. The first flight departed on 22 June. It is Virgin Australia’s first international route from the Australian capital and currently the o…
