Tag: Bali Tourism

Critical comments from the highest office reframe waste management not as a local issue, but as a direct threat to ...

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Driving in Bali This February: Police Increase ETLE and Manual Checks in Badung

The two-week 'Grand Safety Operation' targets key routes in Badung, with a focus on electronic ticketing and direct appeals for ...

Photo: I Ketut Agus, also known as Ketut Nyamprut (20), was arrested by police for robbing a New Zealand citizen on Jalan Tirta Tawar, Hamlet Kutuh Kaja, Petulu Village, Ubud District, Gianyar, Sunday (January 25, 2026). (Gianyar Police Department Document)

Swift Bali Arrest After Brazen Snatch: New Zealand Tourist Targeted in Ubud

Police Move Quickly as Local Suspect Arrested; One Accomplice Still at Large Following Daylight Robbery. UBUD, Bali – A rapid ...

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Your iPhone Is Getting a New AI ‘Glance’ — And It’s Changing More Than Just Tech

Apple’s latest acquisition, an Israeli facial-tracking startup, highlights a profound shift in how technology ‘reads’ us. For Bali’s digital community, ...

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The Finnish Formula for Happiness: A Mirror for Bali’s Soul in the Age of Instagram

What the world's 'happiest people' avoid — and why their quiet wisdom resonates deeply on an island grappling with comparison, ...

Photo of strong winds and heavy rain on one of Bali's coastal beaches

Bali, Java on High Alert: BMKG Forecasts Days of Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption

Bali, Indonesia – A significant weather system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across large swaths of Indonesia ...

Photos of Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo

Komodo National Park Access Halted: Labuan Bajo Extends Tourist Boat Ban Until February 4 Amid Severe Storm Threat

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia – The Port Authority and Harbormaster Office (KSOP) Class III of Labuan Bajo has officially prolonged the suspension ...

Komodo dragon photo in Komodo National Park photo By Hey Bali

Beyond the Dragons: Land-Based Alternatives in Labuan Bajo While Marine Tours Remain Closed

With access to the famed Komodo National Park suspended due to severe weather, the gateway town of Labuan Bajo reveals ...

Photo of a person writing Balinese script on a palm leaf (Antara/Nyoman Hendra Wibowo)

More Than a Script: Bali Mandates Local Aksara, Redefining Cultural Identity in the Global Marketplace

In a decisive move to safeguard its cultural distinctiveness, Bali’s governor has issued a stark directive: local products and businesses ...

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Bali at the Edge: When Population Growth and Climate Stress Collide on a Small Island