Tag: Bali Life

The digital nomad community says a technical error caused some Indonesian applicants to be mistakenly rejected, but questions remain over ...

Photo: The Bali Silent Disco running event, which was allegedly discriminatory against locals. (Instagram entourage.bali)

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 ...

A view of the landscape at Merese Hill, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Sunday (August 4, 2019). Merese Hill is a popular tourist destination in Central Lombok for watching the sunset.

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 ...

What Size Suitcase Should You Bring to Bali? A Practical Guide for Every Trip

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 ...

How to Extend Your Bali Visa Without Getting Scammed

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Colombian national Sebastian Arboleda Montoya appears during a court hearing at Denpasar District Court after being sentenced to 11 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Bali.

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 ...

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 ...

Local Balinese farmer harvesting fresh vegetables as Bali's tourism industry connects local agriculture with hotels, restaurants, and cafés through a sustainable HORECA supply chain.

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, ...

Komodo National Park to Cap Daily Visitors at 1,000 Starting April 2026

Tourist Boats Return to Komodo National Park as Weather Improves Earlier Than Expected