Bali Update

GIANYAR, Bali — The irrigation channels of Bali were designed to carry water to rice fields, not sea turtles. Yet...

Bali's Tourism Economy Faces New Cost Pressures After Fuel Price Hike

You’re Paying Rp16,250 for Pertamax. Experts Say the Real Price Is Closer to Rp21,000.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Every day, millions of Indonesians pull into Pertamina gas stations and pay Rp16,250 for a liter of...

Crowded traffic and packed beaches in Bali contrasted with the island's enduring cultural identity, illustrating ongoing debates about overtourism, rising costs, and the future of Bali as a global destination.

Analysis & Opinion

‘Sell Bali’ Again? We’ve Seen This Movie Before.

CANGGU, Bali — The whisper started the way these things usually do. First came the complaints. Traffic had become unbearable....

Diamond Beach - Nusa Penida Travel Guide

Bali Tourism

Beyond Bali’s Crowds: Seven Beaches That Make Nusa Penida One of Southeast Asia’s Most Extraordinary Islands

NUSA PENIDA, Bali — There is a version of Bali that many travelers never see. It lies just 45 minutes...

A screenshot of the viral video of a New Zealand tourist being mugged at the Tuban Underpass in Kuta, Bali. (Photo: Special Doc.)

New Zealand Tourist’s iPhone Snatched in Seconds in Bali. Viral Video Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns in Kuta

KUTA, Bali — It took less than five seconds. A 26-year-old tourist from New Zealand was checking Google Maps while...

Balinese Hindu women carry colorful ceremonial offerings during a Galungan procession in a traditional village in Bali, Indonesia, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

Editorial

Most Visitors Think Galungan Is One Holiday. Bali’s Ancient Texts Say There Are Three.

UBUD, Bali — Walk through Bali during Galungan and you'll see the same image everywhere. Towering bamboo penjor arching above...

Policy & Visa

Indonesia Tightens Digital Nomad Visa Rules in 2026. Working on a Tourist Visa Could Get You Deported.

BADUNG, Bali — Bali remains one of the world's most attractive destinations for remote workers. But in 2026, Indonesia is...

The Search and Rescue (SAR) team rescued a man trapped on a cliff at Pandawa Beach, Kutuh Village, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, Saturday (June 13, 2026). (Photo: Basarnas Denpasar)

He Climbed Down a Bali Cliff to Save a Dog. Hours Later, Rescuers Had to Save Him.

PANDAWA BEACH, Bali — What began as an act of compassion ended with a nighttime rescue operation on one of...

Photo: The search and rescue team halted the search for two children who were swept away by the current while playing soccer on Kuta Beach, Badung, Saturday (June 13, 2026). (Fabiola Dianira)

Seven Days, No Trace: Bali Ends Search for Two Boys Swept Away at Kuta Beach

KUTA, Bali — For seven days, rescue teams searched one of Indonesia's most famous beaches. Helicopters scanned the coastline from...

Photos of Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo

Before You Meet a Komodo Dragon, Understand One Thing: You Are Entering Its Kingdom