Ketapang–Gilimanuk Ferries Use Situational Open–Close System
ASDP and transport authorities have been using a situational open–close system on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry crossing in mid-September, as changing…
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ASDP Deploys 24 Ferries to Ease Ketapang–Gilimanuk Queues
State-owned ferry operator ASDP deployed 24 vessels on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk route on Friday, 18 September 2026, using a flexible operating pattern t…
Indonesia sets 2027 holiday calendar, with Bali dates for Galungan and Nyepi
Indonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyep…
BMKG Warns of High Waves Around Bali’s Southern Waters
Indonesia’s BMKG office in Denpasar has issued a high-wave early warning for several southern maritime zones around Bali, including the Bali Strait, B…
42 Bali Flights Disrupted as Ngurah Rai Airport Stayed Open
Ngurah Rai Airport stayed open on Sept. 6 while 42 flights were disrupted by volcanic activity linked to Mount Anak Krakatau, with the biggest impact…
ASDP Upgrades Gilimanuk Dermaga II Capacity to 50 Tons
State ferry operator ASDP is upgrading Dermaga II Gilimanuk and the pontoon berth at Ketapang to 50-ton capacity to improve reliability and flexibilit…
Giving Birth in Bali: Packages for Foreigners Start Around IDR 8.5 Million
Foreign residents and travellers considering childbirth in Bali face different care models, price ranges and insurance implications, with maternity pa…
Indonesia’s E33F Retirement KITAS: Age, Income and Sponsorship Explained
Foreign nationals aged 55 and older can apply for Indonesia’s E33F retirement KITAS if they meet age, income and sponsorship rules, but requirements,…
Bali’s Saka Calendar: What Travellers Need to Know
Bali’s Saka calendar is a lunisolar Hindu system that governs events like Nyepi and major moon-phase ceremonies. Its dates shift against the Gregorian…
How to re-register an Indonesian SIM card in your own name
Foreign visitors and expats in Indonesia are generally advised to register or re-register phone numbers at official operator service centres, bringing…
What Bali’s governor circulars mean for tourist scooter use
Bali’s 2023 governor’s circular sets conditions under which foreign tourists may ride scooters from registered two-wheel rental providers, while a 202…
Canang sari, tridatu and kain poleng: three Balinese customs visitors often misread
Canang sari offerings, tridatu bracelets and black-and-white kain poleng cloth are visible elements of Balinese Hindu life.
Bali’s Rp150,000 foreign tourist levy: who pays, when and how
Bali’s foreign tourist levy is set at Rp150,000 per person and must be paid cashless once per visit through the official Love Bali system, before depa…
Bali cost-of-living tiers: from Canggu and Seminyak to budget Amed
A December 2023 Coconuts feature ranks seven Bali areas by relative living costs, putting Canggu and Seminyak in the top tier and Amed as the budget c…