Lifestyle & Trends
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.
Beartooth Frontman Caleb Shomo Comes Out as Gay. His Wife’s Response Is Unusual.
Caleb Shomo, the 33-year-old frontman of the American rock band Beartooth, has announced that he is gay. He is married...
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The Plastic Jellyfish of Gang Bintang: How Eight Artists in Ubud Are Trying to Save Your Dinner
UBUD. The jellyfish has no business being here. This is not the ocean. There is no salt water, no reef,...
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41 Eid al-Adha Greetings in English: What to Say to Muslim Friends, Colleagues, and Hosts in Bali
A complete collection of warm wishes — from simple to heartfelt — perfect for sharing with drivers, hotel staff, neighbors,...
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BTS Fans Could Add 4.3 Million Tourists a Year to South Korea by 2040. What Does That Mean for Bali?
The global ARMY is young now. Most are still in their teens and twenties. They buy albums, stream music, and...
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Hong Kong Action, Drama, and Sci-Fi: Six AFAA Films Head to Balinale 2026
Bali's most anticipated film festival is back. And this year, Hong Kong is bringing six of its best. The Bali...
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900 Swimmers, 27 Countries, One Bali Beach: Oceanman Returns to Kedonganan
After two years of silence, the ocean is calling them back. Oceanman Bali, the open-water swimming event that ran from...
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In North Korea, a Hairstyle May Carry a Price: Reports of a Ban Linked to Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Raise Questions
What is the cost of copying a hairstyle in North Korea? According to recent reports, it could mean forced haircuts—and...
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Belgian Tourist Deported from Bali After Viral Cliff-Jumping Stunt on a Rental Motorcycle
HEY BALI - Bali has seen its share of foolish tourist stunts. But jumping off a cliff on a rented...
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Kupang to Timor-Leste by Land: Complete Border Crossing Guide to Dili (Routes, Visa, Costs, and What to Expect)
KUPANG, HEYBALI - For most travelers, Bali is where the journey ends. For a smaller, more curious group, it is...
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Bali Viral Video Chronology: Drunk Tourist Subdued in Uluwatu After Alleged Harassment of Women
BADUNG, Bali —A late-night incident in Uluwatu has drawn widespread attention after a video showing a local man restraining an...
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Popular News
Flights to Bali Are Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Reach the Island by Train, Bus, and Ferry Instead.
Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.
A Viral Video Suggested Extortion by a Bali Taxi Driver. Police Say That’s Not What Happened
Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle
Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.
