Bali News

BALI, Indonesia – For many travelers planning a holiday in Bali this July, the first shock may arrive long before...

Illustration of cold temperatures. The temperature in Bali feels colder than usual. (canva.com)

Weather & Natural Events

Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.

DENPASAR, Bali – If Bali has felt unusually cool lately, you're not imagining it. Across the island, residents, expats, and...

Police are investigating a snatching case on Jalan Raya Padang Luwih, Dalung Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, Friday (29/5/2026) early morning. (Badung Police.)

Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle

BADUNG, Bali – The journey back to Ubud should have taken less than an hour. Instead, it ended with a...

Police measure the carcass of a leatherback turtle that washed ashore on Yehembang Village Beach, Mendoyo District, Jembrana Regency, Bali, Tuesday (June 2, 2026). (Mendoyo Police.)

Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.

JEMBRANA, Bali – The turtle had already been dead for some time. When residents spotted it on Yehembang Beach in...

Photo: A traffic accident involving a Toyota Avanza and a truck occurred on the Seririt-Singaraja Road, specifically in Kalianget Village, Seririt District, Buleleng Regency, Tuesday (June 2, 2026). (Buleleng Police)

Russian Tourist Injured After Failed Overtaking Attempt Triggers Crash in North Bali

SERIRIT, Bali – A Russian tourist was injured after a Toyota Avanza collided with a truck during an overtaking maneuver...

Illustration showing rising chili prices and increasing airline ticket costs contributing to inflation and higher living expenses in Bali, Indonesia.

Bali Update

Bali Is Getting More Expensive. Chili Peppers and Airfares Are Leading the Way.

DENPASAR, Bali – Living in Bali became a little more expensive in May. Not dramatically. Not enough to trigger alarm....

The TNGR Center focuses on extinguishing forest fires in the Mount Rinjani area.

National (Indonesia)

Mount Rinjani Fire Rages Uncontained as Indonesian Crews Battle Flames With Branches and Willpower

Fifty-five hectares have burned. Strong winds, steep terrain, and a lack of water are crippling efforts to stop the blaze....

FOREST FIRE: Forest fires broke out again in the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) area, Tuesday (31/10), and as of Thursday (2/11), the fires had not been completely extinguished due to the difficult-to-reach terrain or topography.

National (Indonesia)

Fire Breaks Out on Mount Rinjani as Indonesian Authorities Struggle to Contain Blaze

June 2, 2026

The protected savanna area on Lombok island is burning. With limited personnel and nightfall approaching, officials made a difficult decision:...

In Sumba, Tourists Are Trading Scooters for Horses and Traditional Weaves

Bali Tourism

Sumba Tourism: Why Travelers Are Trading Scooters for Horses and Traditional Dress

June 1, 2026

Sumba Tourism offers travelers experiences like Umbu Ngedo Village, where visitors can dress in ancestral cloth, ride local horses, and...

Photo: A car traveling against the flow of traffic at the Sanur McD intersection, Denpasar, Saturday (May 30, 2026). (Screenshot of a viral video)

A Foreigner Drives the Wrong Way in Sanur. A Motorcyclist Punches His Car. And Bali Asks Hard Questions Again.