Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Riding a Scooter in Bali? Here’s What Sun, Heat, and Pollution Are Actually Doing to Your Skin
Picture a typical Bali commute: 20 minutes on a scooter from Canggu to Seminyak, midday sun overhead, humidity hovering near...
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Ruck Walking: The Simple Twist That’s Turning Bali’s Favorite Exercise Into a Full-Body Workout
If you've spent any time walking Bali's rice terraces, beach paths, or Campuhan Ridge, you already know the island runs...
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Rabies Animal Bite Cases Rise in Bali’s Gianyar, Health Officials Urge Immediate Treatment After Dog, Cat and Monkey Attacks
Health authorities in Gianyar Regency, one of Bali's most visited cultural destinations, are reporting a steady increase in animal bites...
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Badung Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Transport, Street Disorder and Beach Cleanliness to Improve Bali’s Tourist Experience
Bali's busiest tourism district is preparing a broader campaign to improve the visitor experience, with officials in Badung Regency announcing...
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What Shoes Should You Wear in Bali? Sandals, Sneakers or Hiking Boots?
By lunchtime you could be walking barefoot across Seminyak Beach. By sunset, climbing 700 stone steps at Uluwatu Temple. And...
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China’s Consulate Delivers Blunt Assessment of Bali Tourist Safety: Pickpocketing, Fatal Crashes, and Unlicensed Guides
DENPASAR, Bali — China's Consulate General in Denpasar has issued a pointed public assessment of safety conditions facing Chinese tourists...
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Speedboat Captain Dies 10 Days After Tourist Boat Crash Near Labuan Bajo’s Bidadari Island
The captain of a tourist speedboat that crashed into a coral reef near Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia's premier gateway...
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Lovina Festival’s Mini Sailboat Race Draws Record 1,230 Participants, Showcasing North Bali’s Growing Tourism Appeal
One of North Bali's most distinctive cultural traditions is set to make its biggest splash yet, with a record 1,230...
Read moreDetailsLovina Festival Returns July 24-29, Bringing Boat Races, Cultural Performances and a Bid to Put North Bali on the Map
Local authorities in Buleleng Regency are finalizing preparations for the 2026 Lovina Festival, set to run from July 24 to...
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Bali’s Benoa Port to Become Superyacht Marina Capable of Berthing 188 Vessels, Fishing Boats to Be Relocated
Indonesia is preparing to transform Benoa Port in Denpasar, Bali, into a marina capable of accommodating up to 188 yachts,...
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Popular News
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Indonesian Celebrities Call Out Foreign Tourists in Bali Over One Surprising Habit
Bali Migrant Worker Dies in Japan, Family Awaits Repatriation as Investigation Continues
