Daihatsu Rocky
The Daihatsu Rocky is an excellent choice for those who value comfort and compact size. It is just as enjoyable to drive to dinner in Ubud, meet guests at the airport, or head out for beautiful coasta…
Flores Volcano Erupts Again, Bali Remains Unaffected
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is active again on the island of Flores, in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province. The volcano is currently at Level III status, meaning heightened alert. This is a serious…
Canggu Brawl Erupts After Foreigner Spits at Taxi Driver
Shouting, chaos and a dozen people pushing each other. From the footage now going viral on Balinese social media, it is impossible to tell what sparked the fight on Batu Bolong.
Kuta Police Investigate Tourist iPhone Theft
Kuta police are investigating a case involving a tourist from New Zealand whose phone was snatched while she was riding as a passenger on a motorbike near the Tuban underpass.
Bali Plans Faster Traffic Fixes Around the Airport
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered work to improve transport access to Ngurah Rai Airport to be accelerated.
Meeting participants discussed traffic jams at the airport entrance and exit, bottlenecks in Badung and Denpasar, and the fact that the problem cannot be solved one junction at a time.
Indonesia Deports Foreigner for Unauthorized Work
A 54-year-old Australian citizen was deported from Indonesia via Ngurah Rai Airport. According to the immigration authorities, the woman, identified by the initials PDN, was managing accommodation in…
Rental Dispute Ends With Police at Bali Villa
Balinese investigators are examining videos showing a crowd of strong-built men with sticks smashing the gates of a villa in Nusa Dua and forcing their way onto the property. The footage was filmed by…
Visa Extensions Now Available at Bali’s Plaza Renon
The Denpasar Immigration Office has opened a temporary service point at Plaza Renon shopping centre. It is located on the 3rd floor, next to the cinema, and is open on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00.
No Closure Planned for Bali’s Suwung Landfill
Bali has clarified what will happen to the Suwung landfill. It had previously been planned for closure on 1 August. Now Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has explained that it is not the la…
Foreign Photographers Under Pressure in Bali
Photo and video content creators in Bali need to be extremely careful in the near future. It looks as though the local authorities have decided to focus specifically on them.
High Tide Alert: Sea Levels Expected to Rise in Bali
Coastal flooding is possible along Bali’s coastline from 12 to 20 June. On 15 June, the new moon coincides with perigee, when the Moon is closest to Earth. As a result, water levels during the peak hi…
Nusa Dua Warms Up for the Asian Games
A day of sports events ahead of the 2026 Asian Games will take place in Nusa Dua on 14 June. The Olympic Movement in Action programme will begin in the morning in the Bali Collection area. It is organ…
Interpol Suspect Caught Before Bali Escap
A 55-year-old Australian citizen has been detained in Bali after trying to leave Ngurah Rai Airport on a private jet. The man used fake documents and at one point hid in the jet’s toilet.
New Opportunities: Indonesia Prepares Creator Visa
In recent weeks, foreign bloggers in Bali have felt a little more nervous than usual when posting yet another Reel. The Immigration Service has reminded them that a free villa in exchange for Stories…
Bali in Numbers: 5.9M Arrivals and Rising
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office (Kantor Imigrasi Ngurah Rai) has published statistics for the first five months of 2026. The figures show not only the scale of the tourist flow, but also how life fo…
