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Illustration photo of a grandmother in Bali looking happy smiling (hey bali )

How & Tips

The Finnish Formula for Happiness: A Mirror for Bali’s Soul in the Age of Instagram

by Giostanovlatto

February 2, 2026

What the world's 'happiest people' avoid — and why their quiet wisdom resonates deeply on an island grappling with comparison,...

Photo of strong winds and heavy rain on one of Bali's coastal beaches

Weather & Natural Events

Bali, Java on High Alert: BMKG Forecasts Days of Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption

Bali, Indonesia – A significant weather system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across large swaths of Indonesia...

Photos of Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo

National (Indonesia)

Komodo National Park Access Halted: Labuan Bajo Extends Tourist Boat Ban Until February 4 Amid Severe Storm Threat

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia – The Port Authority and Harbormaster Office (KSOP) Class III of Labuan Bajo has officially prolonged the suspension...

Komodo dragon photo in Komodo National Park photo By Hey Bali

National (Indonesia)

Beyond the Dragons: Land-Based Alternatives in Labuan Bajo While Marine Tours Remain Closed

With access to the famed Komodo National Park suspended due to severe weather, the gateway town of Labuan Bajo reveals...

Officers carry out emergency response at a residential area in Seririt District, Buleleng, affected by the overflowing Banyu Raras River, Sunday (February 1, 2026). (Photo: Buleleng Police doc.)

Weather & Natural Events

After the Deluge: Bali Village Floods Again, Highlighting Recurring Climate Vulnerability

As heavy rains pounded northern Bali, a familiar scene unfolded in the village of Banjarasem: a river burst its banks,...

Photo of a person writing Balinese script on a palm leaf (Antara/Nyoman Hendra Wibowo)

More Than a Script: Bali Mandates Local Aksara, Redefining Cultural Identity in the Global Marketplace

In a decisive move to safeguard its cultural distinctiveness, Bali’s governor has issued a stark directive: local products and businesses...

Photo of a Pertamina gas station and a queue for filling up fuel can be seen

Fuel Gets Cheaper in Bali: What Lower Gas Prices Mean for Tourists and Expats

A modest but welcome reduction in the price of premium gasoline offers a slight easing of operational costs across Bali's...

Photo of Andrew Joseph McLean with Immigration officers when he was about to be deported at Bali Airport.

Four Months in Limbo: A New Zealander’s Path from Criminal Case to Deportation in Bali

January 31, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — The forced removal of 50-year-old New Zealander Andrew Joseph McLean from Bali on the evening of Friday, January...

Photo: A US citizen died while trekking in the West Bali National Park (TNBB), specifically in Hamjar Dinas Teluk Terima, Sumberklampok Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency, Friday (January 30, 2026). (Doc. Buleleng Police)

American National Brad Alan Dies on Guided Trek in Bali’s West National Park

January 31, 2026

BULELENG, Bali — The trails of West Bali National Park offer a postcard-perfect escape: a serene expanse of mangrove forests, savannah,...

Global Impacts

Bali and the Global Shock: What a US–Iran War Would Mean for Tourism, Capital, and Local Jobs