Uluwatu Temple monkeys: why they are there and what visitors should know
Uluwatu Temple is famous for its cliff views, but visitors also come face to face with resident macaques that grab loose items. Here is why the monkey…
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Mukmin John
The Bali Observer reporter
Balinese Calendar Marks Sept. 24 as Unsuitable for Weddings
Balinese calendar guidance identifies Sept. 24, 2026, as Wraspati Wage Bala. It lists weddings and several rites as unsuitable, while favoring irrigat…
Things to do in Canggu: beaches, surf, sunsets and nearby day trips
Canggu is a surf-and-sunset base in Bali, with beaches, cafes, yoga, and Tanah Lot as the main draws. This explainer sorts the area's most practical a…
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…
Pura Luhur Uluwatu: what the cliff temple means in Bali
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is Bali’s iconic cliff temple: a sacred sea shrine, a directional guardian of the island, and a major cultural visit site linked to…
Tawur Agung at Pura Hulundanu Batur Draws Thousands
Thousands attended a purification ceremony at Pura Hulundanu Batur on Sept. 21. The temple observance is scheduled to peak on Sept. 26 and close on Oc…
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…
Thousands Attend Nyenuk Ceremony in Gianyar’s Sidan Village
Thousands of Desa Adat Sidan residents attended the Nyenuk ceremony at Pura Puseh Lan Desa on Sept. 22. The procession formed part of Ngusaba Desa and…
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…
Nyepi Day 2026 in Bali: date, silence rules and what visitors should know
Nyepi Day 2026 in Bali falls on 19 March, with a 24-hour silence period from about 6:00 a.m. that day until 6:00 a.m. the next morning. The observance…
Bali Calendar Favors Farming, Discourages Ceremonies on Sept. 22
Bali’s traditional calendar marks Sept. 22, 2026 as favorable for opening farmland and planting rice, legumes and betel, but unfavorable for weddings,…
Tabanan to move overhead utility cables underground on key ceremonial routes
Tabanan regency is preparing to reorganise overhead power and telecom cables into an underground network along central corridors, aiming to prevent lo…
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…
