A group of 13 representatives from Balinese princely houses publicly addressed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. They demanded specific timelines and confirmation that the "Northern Bali Internat…
Bali’s food scene isn’t just about cafés and restaurants. One of the most interesting ways to experience the island is through its home-style cooking — the kind locals make every day. Cooking classes…
The seawater desalination project for The Nusa Dua tourist area has become operational and started producing measurable volumes.
The Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) reported that over the past three months, around 331,000 m³ of fresh water has been produced from seawater using reverse osmosis desalination. This…
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
If you’re going to Vietnam for a visa run and plan to travel around the country by motorbike, it’s worth understanding local traffic rules and habits in advance.
Motorbikes dominate the roads here, and while the overall chaos may feel familiar to those used to Southeast Asia, Vietnam has a number of important specifics. Knowing them beforehand can help avoid f…
Bali as you’ve never seen it before, even if you’ve been here many times.
The helicopter takes off — and the island is revealed all at once: the coasts of Kuta and Seminyak, the cliffs of Bukit, the Uluwatu temple on the edge of the cliff, the giant Garuda Vishnu statue, ri…
In Singaraja (Buleleng Regency), authorities announced the start of efforts to address the disorder of overhead cables hanging in 'bunches' over the streets. The issue is not only about the city’s app…
Bali’s weather has been making headlines again recently: warnings from BMKG meteorologists, canceled boats to Gili, high waves, and restrictions on ocean-going. In this context, the idea that January…
The legislative committee of Bali province, which deals with zoning, state assets, and permits, has taken up the project of an international marina in the waters of Serangan.
Traffic congestion in southern Bali has been a problem for drivers and tourists for many years. Every day, thousands of cars and bikes hit the roads, turning a short trip into an hour-long ordeal. How…
After the dramatic incident with the tourist vessel Putri Sakinah, which sank off the coast of Komodo on December 26, Indonesian authorities are once again concerned about maritime safety.
In Bali, authorities are seriously tackling villa rental scams. The Bali Villa Rental Manager Association (BVRMA) acknowledges that fraudulent cases have become so numerous that the situation can no l…
A multi-level 'elevator' parking for motorcycles has been launched in Sanur: six floors, platform lifts, and management via staff. The project is designed to address the chronic shortage of parking sp…
The dog — the guardian of Agung. This is what commentators of a viral video called the dog that accompanies climbers to the summit. The video has garnered nearly 6,000 likes. The footage was taken alm…
The provincial parliament of Bali has turned its attention to the The Mulia hotel in Benoa (Nusa Dua district). Lawmakers want to determine whether the establishment violates coastal zone and building…
