Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Ten Days On, a Grieving Family Waits in Labuan Bajo as Chinese Honeymooners’ Bodies Remain Undelivered
The family of a Chinese honeymoon couple who drowned while snorkeling in Labuan Bajo has now spent two days in...
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Entourage Bali Apologizes, Suspends Events After Discrimination Backlash
The digital nomad community says a technical error caused some Indonesian applicants to be mistakenly rejected, but questions remain over...
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Entourage Bali Running Club Faces Discrimination Backlash Over Indonesian Members
A running community in Canggu, North Kuta, largely made up of foreign nationals, is facing accusations of discriminating against Indonesian...
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Just Next Door to Bali, Lombok Faces Rising Drought Risk as Authorities Warn of More Extreme Weather
The warning comes as neighboring Lombok, one of Indonesia's fastest-growing tourist destinations, prepares for a prolonged dry season. While millions...
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Bali Luggage Storage Is Booming. Here’s Why More Travelers Need It Before Hotel Check-In
Sarah had just landed from Sydney at 6:10am. Her Airbnb check-in wasn't until 3pm. She spent four hours dragging two...
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Can You Extend Your Indonesia Visa on Arrival Without Ever Setting Foot in an Immigration Office? The Short Answer: Not Anymore.
You're 25 days into a 30-day Bali holiday, the visa clock is ticking, and you're hoping to handle the extension...
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Hiking vs. Trekking: What’s the Real Difference, and Which One Is That Mount Batur Sunrise Climb Everyone’s Talking About?
Book a "Mount Batur sunrise hike" in Bali and you'll be back at your villa by 10am, sweaty but showered...
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Colombian Man Jailed for Smuggling 3.4 Kilograms of Cocaine Into Bali After €5,000 Courier Deal
DENPASAR, Bali — A Colombian man who flew halfway around the world carrying more than three kilograms of cocaine hidden...
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Bali Seized Nearly 19 Kilograms of Drugs in Just Six Months. Officials Say the Island Remains One of Indonesia’s Biggest Smuggling Gateways
DENPASAR, Bali – Nearly 19 kilograms of illicit drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine, were intercepted in Bali during the first...
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Bali Wants Tourists to Eat More Local Food. Here’s Why Farmers Could Be the Biggest Winners
For decades, Bali's tourism economy and its farming communities have often operated side by side rather than together. Luxury resorts,...
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