Bali Update

August 19, 2026

HEYBALI - Mount Tambora is famous for one of the most violent eruptions in recorded history. This week it made...

Photo of two tourists from Germany and Norway undergoing deportation.

Bali News

The Viral Canggu Salon Argument Had a Second Chapter, and It Ended in Immigration Detention

August 19, 2026

A dispute over an eyebrow treatment in Canggu turned into one of Bali's most talked about viral videos this month....

A photo of Roberto Carlos converting to Islam has gone viral online.

Global Impacts

Roberto Carlos Reportedly Converts to Islam, Family Yet to Confirm

August 19, 2026

HEYBALI - Roberto Carlos spent two decades making defenders look slow. Now, a social media post from a Turkish member...

A screenshot from a video by a British woman sharing her thoughts on the trash situation at Bukit Pergasingan, Sembalun, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Wednesday (July 29, 2026). (Photo: IG @Lucy_lari_lari)

Viral Video

British Expat’s Tearful Video Over Trash-Covered Lombok Hiking Trail Goes Viral, Sparks Debate on Waste Management

A British woman who has called Indonesia home for decades broke down in tears over a viral video, not out...

An illustration of an AI or online boyfriend; this service is banned in China starting July 2026. (Illustration created using AI.)

Relationships

China Bans AI Companions as It Confronts a Population Crisis and a Generation Falling in Love With Chatbots

China has moved to restrict a booming trend that officials increasingly view as a threat to the nation's demographic future:...

One of the tourists who drowned in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

National (Indonesia)

Labuan Bajo Tour Operator and Boat Owner Agree to Compensate Family of Chinese Honeymoon Couple After Fatal Snorkeling Tragedy

The tour operator and boat owner involved in the fatal snorkeling accident that claimed the lives of two Chinese honeymooners...

Make Money Online in Bali using freelance platforms, side hustle apps and passive income ideas

Business & Investment

15 Legit Ways Digital Nomads, Expats, and Travelers in Bali Are Earning Extra Income in August 2026

From freelance projects and stock photography to affiliate marketing and AI-powered microtasks, these are some of the best money-making apps...

zodiac signs predicted to have the best horoscope

Lifestyle & Trends

These 3 Zodiac Signs Could Get a Lucky Break on July 29, According to Astrology

For those who enjoy following astrology, July 29 could be one of the more optimistic days on the cosmic calendar....

Forgot suitcase lock combination? How to reset a TSA luggage lock without breaking the lock

Bali Tourism

Forgot Your Suitcase Lock Combination? Here’s How to Reset It Without Breaking the Lock

Forgot Suitcase Lock Combination? - How to Reset Your Suitcase Lock Combination, and Why Getting It Wrong Could Cost You...

Bali Law

Bali Fast Boat Captain Faces 3.5-Year Prison Sentence Over Sanur Ferry Disaster That Killed Three