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July 16, 2026

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Photo: Ngurah Rai Immigration officers thwart the flight of an Australian man wanted by Interpol at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Saturday (June 6, 2026). (doc. Ngurah Rai Immigration)

From a Bali Runway to Deportation: Australia’s Most Wanted Drug Fugitive Sent Home After Dramatic Airport Arrest

For years, Bali has marketed itself as a tropical escape. But increasingly, the island is also becoming a place where...

Bali Tourism

Ulun Danu Beratan Entrance Fee to Increase From July 1. What Travelers Need to Know

For many visitors to Bali, the image is instantly recognizable. A centuries-old Hindu temple appears to float across the surface...

Bali’s Immigration Scandal Raises Bigger Questions About Tourism, Investment, and Trust

As anti-corruption investigators probe alleged misconduct inside Bali's immigration system, lawmakers are asking whether the problem runs far deeper than...

A river of devotion flows through a Balinese village as women carry elaborate gebogan offerings during Galungan, one of Bali's most sacred celebrations honoring the triumph of good over evil.

Bali Tourism

Beyond Bali: The Hidden Indonesian Islands Redefining Luxury Travel, Adventure, and Culture

by Giostanovlatto

Why the Future of Indonesian Tourism May No Longer Belong to Bali Alone BALI - For decades, Bali has dominated...

Victor Miguel, a foreigner from the United States, forgave the man who stole his wallet while visiting Kehen Temple in Bangli, Bali, on Friday (June 19, 2026). (Photo: Bangli Police Department)

American Tourist Forgives Pickpocket in Bali and Gives Him Money After Wallet Is Recovered

June 20, 2026

BANGLI, Bali — What began as a case of theft at one of Bali's most revered temples ended with an...

Illustration photo of a corruption suspect being arrested

Bali Immigration Office Raided as $9.4 Million Visa Extortion Scandal Widens

DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesia's anti-corruption agency has raided Bali's main immigration office as part of an expanding investigation into an...

Photo collage of motorbike accidents involving tourists in Bali due to not being able to ride motorbikes (HEY BALI)

Bali Tourism

More Asian Tourists Are Renting Scooters in Bali. Local Authorities Are Worried

by Giostanovlatto

BALI, Indonesia — The scooter lay upside down in a rice field outside Ubud. Its rider, a foreign tourist visiting...

CCTV Screenshot of the alleged perpetrator of the watch theft at Living World Bali

Bali Police Hunt Four Foreign Tourists After Alleged Watch Theft Caught on CCTV

DENPASAR, Bali — Bali police are searching for four foreign tourists accused of carrying out a distraction theft inside a...

Illustration of a photo of a beauty clinic managed by a foreign national in Bali.

Bali Shuts Down Illegal Foreign-Run Beauty Clinic as Authorities Move to Protect Wellness Tourism Reputation

BALI, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegal beauty clinic in Bali after discovering it had been operating...

Photo: An unidentified male body was removed by Gianyar Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) officers from the Ayung River, Ubud District, Gianyar, Friday (June 19, 2026).

Mystery Body Found Along Bali’s Famous Ayung River Rafting Route