Tag: Bule Bali

Photo of a toddler from a foreign tourist being carried by hotel staff in Bali (IST)

Why Many Foreign Parents Are Shocked When Locals Touch Their Babies in Bali

February 5, 2026

For foreign families, the island's communal warmth sparks a profound—and sometimes tense—negotiation over boundaries, safety, and the meaning of community. ...

Two defendants in the shooting of an Australian citizen after their trial at the Denpasar District Court on Monday (January 12, 2026).

18-Year Sentences Sought for Australians in Premeditated Bali Villa Shooting

by Hey Bali Newsroom

February 2, 2026

A chilling tale of cross-island pursuit, a violent ambush, and the high stakes of justice in a case that has ...

Photo of Andrew Joseph McLean with Immigration officers when he was about to be deported at Bali Airport.

Four Months in Limbo: A New Zealander’s Path from Criminal Case to Deportation in Bali

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 31, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — The forced removal of 50-year-old New Zealander Andrew Joseph McLean from Bali on the evening of Friday, January ...

Photo: A US citizen died while trekking in the West Bali National Park (TNBB), specifically in Hamjar Dinas Teluk Terima, Sumberklampok Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency, Friday (January 30, 2026). (Doc. Buleleng Police)

American National Brad Alan Dies on Guided Trek in Bali’s West National Park

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 31, 2026

BULELENG, Bali — The trails of West Bali National Park offer a postcard-perfect escape: a serene expanse of mangrove forests, savannah, ...

Belarusian citizen Pisarenka Pavel raised his middle finger when handed over to Singaraja Immigration on Tuesday (January 27, 2026). (Photo: Buleleng Police)

Video Shows Belarusian Tourist’s Outburst in Bali: Flipping Off Police During Lovina Arrest

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 28, 2026

A Belarusian national's disruptive behavior in the normally tranquil Lovina area prompts a coordinated response, highlighting protocols for addressing foreign ...