Tag: Bali

The incident in Uluwatu has reignited conversations about respect for local communities as Bali continues to welcome millions of international ...

One of the tourists who drowned in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

Ten Days On, a Grieving Family Waits in Labuan Bajo as Chinese Honeymooners’ Bodies Remain Undelivered

The family of a Chinese honeymoon couple who drowned while snorkeling in Labuan Bajo has now spent two days in ...

Photo: A running community for expatriates in Canggu, Bali, that has gone viral. (Screenshot from Instagram @entourage.bali)

Entourage Bali Apologizes, Suspends Events After Discrimination Backlash

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