Things to do in Uluwatu: temple, beaches, surf and sunset culture
Uluwatu is best for sunset culture, surfing, and cliff-top beach time, with Pura Luhur Uluwatu and the Kecak dance at the center of most visitor itine…
Explainers & Data
How Bali works, with sources and numbers.
Bali Groups Call for Tourism Review as Rice Fields Shrink
Three Bali organizations called for a tourism-development evaluation and moratorium as rice-field area fell from 70.996 hectares in 2019 to 64.474 hec…
Things to do in Seminyak: beaches, surf lessons, spas and sunset spots
Seminyak is a beach-and-dining district in Bali where visitors usually combine sunset spots, beginner surf, spas, shopping and nightlife, with Petiten…
Things to do in Ubud: the main sights, walks and cultural stops
Ubud’s most-searched activities cluster around temples, rice terraces, the Monkey Forest, ridge walks and Balinese culture, with many main sights eith…
What is Bali belly? Meaning, causes and symptoms explained
Bali belly is the informal name for traveller’s diarrhoea, usually caused by contaminated food or water. It often clears in a few days, but dehydratio…
Is Bali safe? What official travel advice says about risks in 2026
Bali is generally safe for most visitors, but official advisories still flag volcanic ash, road safety, petty theft and health issues such as Zika. He…
Where is Bali located? The island’s exact place in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Bali is an Indonesian island and province in Southeast Asia, east of Java and west of Lombok, just south of the equator. Here is the clearest map-base…
Nyepi 2027: Why Bali’s Airport Is Expected to Close for 24 Hours
Nyepi, Bali’s Hindu Day of Silence, shuts down flights, road traffic and most public activity for 24 hours.
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan: Five key programs Bali employers need to understand
Indonesia’s employment social-security system under BPJS Ketenagakerjaan covers formal and informal workers through five main programs.
Bali Payments: Safer Rules for Cash, Cards and QRIS in 2026
Visitors in Bali can lower payment risks by relying on bank-linked ATMs, licensed money changers and rupiah transactions for everyday spending.
Bali Bargaining: Why One Opening Price Is Not a Rule
Bargaining in Bali is common in traditional markets and informal stalls, but not in malls, supermarkets or branded boutiques.
Buying Property in Bali: 7 Legal Checks Before You Commit
Independent title and permit checks are essential for foreign and local buyers in Bali.
Bali emergency numbers: how 112, 110, 118 and 113 work for visitors
Indonesia’s national emergency system uses 112 as a general hotline, backed by specialist numbers for police, ambulance, fire and search-and-rescue.
Bali–Lombok Ferries: 24-Hour Service Still Depends on Conditions
Public ferries between Padang Bai in Bali and Lembar in Lombok are widely described as running 24 hours a day with frequent departures, but crossings…
Indonesia VAT refund: 60-day rule and airport procedures for tourists
Foreign-passport holders who are not Indonesian citizens or permanent residents may reclaim VAT on eligible goods bought from registered “Tax Refund f…
