Tag: Bali Life

KUTA, Bali — A New Zealand tourist who was using Google Maps while riding through one of Bali's busiest roads ...

Illustration of someone playing online gambling on a laptop.

Inside Bali’s Villa Gambling Bust: 35 Indian Nationals Face Trial Over Alleged International Betting Operation

DENPASAR, Bali — Thirty-five Indian nationals have gone on trial in Indonesia after prosecutors alleged they operated an international online ...

Officials transport the body of a Danish tourist, identified by the initials AKL (42), who died after snorkeling in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, on Monday (June 29, 2026). (Klungkung Police)

Danish Tourist Dies After Snorkeling Trip Near Bali’s Nusa Penida

NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A 42-year-old Danish tourist has died after returning from a snorkeling excursion in the waters off ...

Beyond Semana Santa: The Beach That Locals Don’t Want You to Miss in Larantuka

LARANTUKA, East Flores — Mention Larantuka to most international travelers and one event immediately comes to mind: Semana Santa, the ...

Officers recover a body found in the middle of Sangyang Forest, Banjar Dinas Gunung Sari Umakayu, Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, Bali, on Sunday (June 25, 2026). (Tabanan Police.)

Mystery Deepens After Decomposed Body Found Near Bali’s UNESCO-Listed Jatiluwih Landscape

TABANAN, Bali — Police in Bali are investigating the discovery of a decomposed man's body in a forest near Jatiluwih, ...

Illustration of bribery. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues its efforts to thoroughly investigate the alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Immigration. Currently, the anti-graft agency's investigation team is pursuing the mastermind behind the immigration officers suspected of extortion during the processing of various residence permit documents for foreign nationals.

Why Some Bali Visa Applications Were Left ‘Hanging’: Investigators Uncover Alleged Extortion Scheme Inside Immigration Offices

DENPASAR, Bali — For years, foreign residents in Bali have shared remarkably similar stories: residence permits that stalled without explanation, ...

A video screenshot capturing the moment a foreign woman was mugged and fell to the ground in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, on Sunday (June 28, 2026) night.

Caught on Camera: Viral Snatch Theft in Bali Prompts Police Appeal to Foreign Visitor

BADUNG, Bali – A shocking CCTV video showing a woman believed to be a foreign visitor being targeted in a ...

The evacuation of three construction workers trapped by the rising tide in Uluwatu, Badung Regency, on Sunday (June 28, 2026). (BASARNAS BALI DOCUMENTATION)

One Wrong Turn, One Long Night: Three Workers Rescued After Rising Tide Traps Them Beneath Bali’s Uluwatu Cliffs

June 28, 2026

PECATU, Bali – What began as an ordinary walk along Bali's spectacular southern coastline turned into a terrifying overnight ordeal ...

Two people wearing gas masks embrace each other, symbolizing emotional manipulation, toxic relationships, and hidden psychological control.

The Most Dangerous Lesson Schools Never Teach: How to Recognize Manipulation

June 28, 2026

By Vera SilliaProfessional Hypnotherapist & Smart Feminism Activist A recent case involving an Indonesian public figure has once again ignited ...

View of the Chinese skyscraper struck by a plane. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

How Did a Small Plane Reach Beijing’s Most Restricted Airspace? Crash Into China’s Tallest Skyscraper Raises Questions