Tag: Bali

June 16, 2026

BADUNG, Bali — For millions of visitors arriving in Bali each year, the first experience of the Island of the ...

Photo of the atmosphere on a street in Bali shows a Caucasian woman riding a motorbike while carrying a skateboard.

Bali’s Most Famous Destinations Aren’t Losing Their Magic. They’re Becoming Victims of Their Own Success.

June 16, 2026

BALI, Indonesia — Every few months, a familiar headline makes its way across travel blogs, Reddit threads, YouTube channels, and ...

A fire broke out on Jalan Danau Poso No. 30, Sanur Kauh Village, South Denpasar, on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Three Businesses in Sanur, Bali, were destroyed by an overheated frying pan with cooking oil.

A Hot Frying Pan. A Bottle of Alcohol. Three Businesses Burned in Sanur.

SANUR, Bali — What began as a routine task in a bar kitchen on a quiet Sunday afternoon ended with ...

A leatherback turtle was found by residents in an irrigation canal in Keramas Village, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency, Bali, on Monday (June 15, 2026).

A Sea Turtle Appeared in a Bali Rice Irrigation Canal. Nobody Knows How It Got There.

GIANYAR, Bali — The irrigation channels of Bali were designed to carry water to rice fields, not sea turtles. Yet ...

Bali's Tourism Economy Faces New Cost Pressures After Fuel Price Hike

You’re Paying Rp16,250 for Pertamax. Experts Say the Real Price Is Closer to Rp21,000.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Every day, millions of Indonesians pull into Pertamina gas stations and pay Rp16,250 for a liter of ...

Crowded traffic and packed beaches in Bali contrasted with the island's enduring cultural identity, illustrating ongoing debates about overtourism, rising costs, and the future of Bali as a global destination.

‘Sell Bali’ Again? We’ve Seen This Movie Before.

CANGGU, Bali — The whisper started the way these things usually do. First came the complaints. Traffic had become unbearable. ...

Diamond Beach - Nusa Penida Travel Guide

Beyond Bali’s Crowds: Seven Beaches That Make Nusa Penida One of Southeast Asia’s Most Extraordinary Islands

NUSA PENIDA, Bali — There is a version of Bali that many travelers never see. It lies just 45 minutes ...

A screenshot of the viral video of a New Zealand tourist being mugged at the Tuban Underpass in Kuta, Bali. (Photo: Special Doc.)

New Zealand Tourist’s iPhone Snatched in Seconds in Bali. Viral Video Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns in Kuta

KUTA, Bali — It took less than five seconds. A 26-year-old tourist from New Zealand was checking Google Maps while ...

Balinese Hindu women carry colorful ceremonial offerings during a Galungan procession in a traditional village in Bali, Indonesia, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

Most Visitors Think Galungan Is One Holiday. Bali’s Ancient Texts Say There Are Three.

June 14, 2026

UBUD, Bali — Walk through Bali during Galungan and you'll see the same image everywhere. Towering bamboo penjor arching above ...

Indonesia Tightens Digital Nomad Visa Rules in 2026. Working on a Tourist Visa Could Get You Deported.