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…
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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.
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 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…
Bali reiterates welcome to tourists but warns foreigners to obey immigration and cultural rules
Bali officials and tourism authorities say the island remains welcoming to foreign visitors but are stepping up efforts to ensure tourists follow immi…
Lombok airport logs 66 additional flight requests for 2026 MotoGP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport in Lombok has received requests for 66 additional and non-regular flights ahead of the 9–11 October 2026…
Safety and power upgrades completed for Mandalika’s October MotoGP round
The Mandalika circuit operator and Indonesian authorities say fire protection and electrical infrastructure have been completed as part of wider prepa…
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.
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.
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…
Bali’s Spice Islands Distilling Blends Local Craft With Global Spirits
Spice Islands Distilling Co. on Keramas Beach is building a portfolio that spans Bali-distilled gin and Mexican agave spirits bottled in Indonesia, hi…
New qualifying and pit-lane rules applied at Mandalika Racing Series round
Organisers of the Pertamina Mandalika Racing Series 2026 are applying revised qualifying, pit-lane and warm-up procedures at the fourth round at Manda…
Nusa Penida fun run draws 112 participants in tourism push
A 5-kilometre fun run in Nusa Penida drew 112 participants on 19 September 2026, with Klungkung officials using the event to promote sport tourism and…
