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Lifestyle & Trends : Curating the modern Balinese way of life. Beyond the headlines, we explore the evolving tastes, wellness rituals, and cultural expressions that define contemporary living on the island.

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:...

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...

People practicing mindfulness meditation outdoors to calm a racing mind naturally

Bali Tourism

Indonesia Bets on Bali and Jakarta to Become Global Wellness Tourism Hubs

July 28, 2026

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism has officially designated Jakarta and Bali as pilot regions for developing a national wellness tourism ecosystem,...

Bali rules for tourists guide featuring a visitor enjoying a waterfall while practicing responsible travel and respecting local customs.

Bali Tourism

Bali Rules for Tourists: What You Can and Can’t Do Before You Visit.

July 26, 2026

Bali Rules for Tourists Updated July 2026 | Based on Bali's latest official regulations and enforcement policies. Land in Bali...

Tourist holding an overheating smartphone while traveling in Bali, illustrating why phones overheat when charging in Bali's tropical heat.

Tech

Why Does Your Phone Overheat When Charging, and Why Does It Get Even Worse in Bali?

July 26, 2026

Why Does Your Phone Overheat When Charging - You finish a day exploring Bali, plug your phone in at the...

Why perfume doesn't last in Bali explained by tropical climate, humidity, heat, and fragrance science.

Lifestyle & Trends

Why Doesn’t Perfume Last in Bali? Here’s the Science (And How to Make It Last Longer)

July 26, 2026

Spray your signature scent before heading out for breakfast in Seminyak, and by the time you're finishing lunch, it's gone,...

Hiking vs Trekking comparison showing a Mount Batur sunrise hike in Bali and a multi-day mountain trek, explaining the difference between hiking and trekking for travelers.

Hobbies & Activitie

Hiking vs. Trekking: What’s the Real Difference, and Which One Is That Mount Batur Sunrise Climb Everyone’s Talking About?

July 24, 2026

Book a "Mount Batur sunrise hike" in Bali and you'll be back at your villa by 10am, sweaty but showered...

Visitors watch giant international kites during the Rare Angon Festival at Mertasari Beach in Sanur, Bali.

Hobbies & Activitie

Thousands of Kites, Some Over 25 Meters Long, Take Over Sanur’s Skies for Bali’s Rare Angon Festival