One Instagram Story Could Cost a Swiss Tourist 15 Months in Jail in Bali
DENPASAR, Bali — What began as a moment of frustration during Bali's annual Day of Silence has evolved into one ...
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Bali’s ‘Cleanest Village’ Opens Its Gates: Penglipuran Festival Returns with Culture, Community, and a Vision for Regenerative Tourism
BANGLI, Bali – In an era when Bali's tourism industry is increasingly scrutinized for its environmental and cultural footprint, one village ...
Mexico Gave Bali a Standing Ovation. But the Performers Weren’t Indonesian.
A group of Mexican musicians and dancers is helping keep one of Bali's oldest artistic traditions alive, proving that culture ...
Most Visitors Think Galungan Is One Holiday. Bali’s Ancient Texts Say There Are Three.
UBUD, Bali — Walk through Bali during Galungan and you'll see the same image everywhere. Towering bamboo penjor arching above ...
Bali’s Skyline Is About to Get Taller. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
For decades, Bali's skyline has remained intentionally low. No skyscrapers. Few high-rises. Mostly temple roofs, palm trees, and open horizons. ...
Saving Bali’s Subak in a Growing City Where Tradition Now Comes With a Salary
BALI - In Denpasar, the leaders of Bali’s centuries-old irrigation system are now receiving a monthly government salary. Not a ...
Ganesha in Bali: The Quiet Philosophy Hidden in Plain Sight
BADUNG, Bali — In Bali, you will see him everywhere. At temple gates, in family courtyards, beside shop entrances, even ...
Mount Agung Closed for 28 Days: What Bali’s Sacred Ceremony Means for Travelers
KARANGASEM, Bali — For many travelers, climbing Mount Agung is the defining adventure of a Bali trip. For the next ...
Understanding Bali’s Sacred Days: What March 21, 2026 Means for Travelers and Residents
BADUNG, Bali — For many visitors, a day in Bali is measured by sunsets, surf conditions, or dinner reservations. For ...
Bali’s Vanishing Palm: Scientists Race to Save a Species Sacred to Hindu Ceremonies
The nyabah palm grows only in the misty highlands of Bedugul and Jatiluwih. Now, with its habitat under pressure, researchers ...
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