BMKG Flags 3.5-Metre Waves South of Bali
BMKG forecast waves of up to 3.5 metres south of Bali on Sept. 22, while the Bali Sea was expected to remain lower. Conditions varied by route and por…
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Bali says foreign arrivals stable as hotels and villas go on sale
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said foreign arrivals remain at 20,000–24,000 a day as the province seeks stronger compliance with its Rp150,000 tourist le…
Bali governor downplays hotel and villa sell-off, orders tighter listing checks
Governor Wayan Koster said Bali tourism remains normal and promised tighter monitoring of accommodation listings marketed on digital platforms.
Denpasar to Ubud: distance, travel time and the cheapest way
Denpasar to Ubud is usually a 1–2 hour Bali road trip, with airport transfers taking 60–90 minutes and the cheapest public option costing Rp4,400 on T…
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…
Ubud Monkey Forest: what the sanctuary is and why it matters
Ubud Monkey Forest is Bali’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Padangtegal, a 12.5-hectare conservation and temple site with semi-wild macaques. Here…
Bali visa on arrival: who can get it, how long it lasts and what it costs
Indonesia’s Bali Visa on Arrival is the standard tourism entry route for short stays. Here is who can use it, how long it lasts, what it costs, and wh…
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…
Bali forecast stays mostly dry with warm, humid conditions on 21 September
Bali is forecast to see mostly clear to partly cloudy weather on 21 September, with temperatures around 20-32 C and high humidity, while marine condit…
Madewasraya ceremony held at Pura Tuluk Biyu Batur in Bangli
Madewasraya was held at Pura Tuluk Biyu Batur in Kintamani, Bangli, with late-August preparations and September ritual dates confirmed by Balipost and…
Gianyar holds simultaneous village head elections across 26 villages
Gianyar regency has held simultaneous village head elections across 26 villages, with more than 145,000 registered voters and 61 candidates taking par…
Dry-season wildfire risk remains high as Mount Bromo blaze renews concerns
Indonesia’s prolonged, El Niño-influenced dry season is keeping wildfire risk high across the country.
Bali Police Tighten Airport Security Ahead of IAWP 2026
Bali police have reinforced security at Ngurah Rai airport and around Nusa Dua for the 63rd International Association of Women Police conference, whic…
Sudaji Peace Trail Fun Run draws 144 runners in Buleleng
The inaugural six-kilometre run in Sudaji village combined sport, rural tourism and environmental activities, drawing 144 runners and spotlighting Bal…
