Bali’s Best Non-Touristy Mountains for Hiking
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
Extra Health Checks Introduced at Bali Airport
Health screening for passengers has been tightened at Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. This continues the measures previously introduced at Soekarno–Hatta Airport in Jakarta after reports of hantavirus in…
Bali Lifeguards Test Rescue Skills on Dangerous Beaches
Unusual training exercises were held for beach lifeguards in Bali. Instead of calm lagoons and tourist areas, they were sent to places with strong currents, high waves and large numbers of surfers. Th…
Bali Plans New Traffic System for Uluwatu
From 1 June 2026, they plan to change traffic on the road to Uluwatu in the south of Bali. The changes concern a section in Ungasan and Pecatu — the route towards Uluwatu Temple, Bukit beaches, villas…
18 Foreigners Penalised in Bali Traffic Operation
On the evening of 9 May, Badung police carried out a road check at the Tiying-Tutul intersection in the Mengwi area. The operation ran from 17:00 to 20:30.
Bamboo Forest Run Coming to Penglipuran Village
On 7 June, the tourist village of Penglipuran in Bangli Regency will host the Penglipu-Run Fun Run 2026. It’s a short 5 km run for those who want to combine sport with a trip to one of Bali’s best-kno…
Tabanan Begins Issuing Littering Penalties
From 13 May, Tabanan Regency will begin enforcing penalties for littering and for breaching waste-sorting rules. Inspections will apply not only to residents but also to businesses—hotels, restaurants…
Jakarta Airport Increases Screening After Hantavirus
Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport has tightened health screening for passengers arriving in Indonesia from abroad. The move follows hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Forgotten Bali Lake Reopens After Nearly 3 Decades
For almost three decades, the lake was hidden by overgrowth and silt, with legends circulating about dragons and spirits living there. Now Yeh Malet Lake in Karangasem is open to tourists again. It’s…
Construction Near Padang Padang Sparks Environmental Concerns
In Pecatu, an inspection is under way at a construction site near Padang Padang Beach. A special Bali parliament commission visited the site on Jalan Pantai Padang-Padang in South Kuta and reported po…
Kuta Plans Major Sidewalk Upgrade and Parking Ban
Badung authorities are preparing a major redevelopment of Kuta. The area is set to become more pedestrian-friendly: pavements will be widened, some of the chaotic on-street parking removed, utility ca…
Bali Stops Hotel Project Over Illegal Extra Floors
In Bali, officials ordered the construction of a hotel in Cepaka, Tabanan, to be halted. The site is located next to the Penet River. An inspection found several violations: the building does not matc…
Bali Airport Announces Arrivals Area Redesign
Bali’s immigration service reported that from January to April 2026 the number of foreign tourists increased by 10% compared with the same period last year. Over four months, more than 4.5 million peo…
PermataBank Introduces New Rules for Inactive Accounts
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
Bali Packing List for Parents Traveling With Toddlers
Travelling with a young child isn’t easy, especially if you have a long-haul flight ahead. You need to think through every little detail. Whether you’re going away for a short break or a longer stay…
