The Bali Paradox: 7 Million Arrivals, 7 Million Points of Pressure
Written by Giostanovlatto, Founder of Hey Bali and Observer of Tourism & Sustainability DENPASAR — On the spreadsheets of Indonesia’s Central Statistics ...
Tag: Giostanovlatto
From Apology to Unanswered Questions: Decoding the Disaster Narrative in the Shadow of the Oil Palm
ACEH TAMIANG — In the narrative of disaster management, the distance between an apology and an admission of failure is often ...
Recycle Me Coca-Cola in Bali: Environmental Solution or Marketing Evolution?
Written by Giostanovlatto, Founder of Hey Bali and Observer of Tourism & Sustainability Recycle Me Coca-Cola in Bali — In ...
The Sacred Meaning of the Tridatu Bracelet: More Than a Bali Aesthetic
The Tridatu Bracelet has become one of Bali’s most recognizable cultural symbols, worn by locals, expats, and travelers alike. Beyond ...
Bali Legal Controversy: Bonnie Blue Case Ends With a Rp 200,000 Fine and a Bigger Credibility Test
DENPASAR — “The court hereby sentences the defendants to a fine of Rp 200,000, to be replaced by one month ...
The Dilemma of a Paradise: Between Legal Certainty and Global Image After the Bonnie Blue Case
DENPASAR — The law has spoken. British content creator Bonnie Blue, also known as Tia Emma Billinger (26), was cleared of ...
From ‘International Scandal’ to Minor Charge: The Anatomy of the Bonnie Blue Bali Saga
Opinion and analysis by Giostanovlatto, founder of Hey Bali and a tourism practitioner in Bali. That headline isn’t an exaggeration. ...
Sacred Spaces, Profaned: How Bali’s Temple Zones Became Targets for the Global Porn Industry
Footage filmed near temple compounds reveals a growing disregard for Bali’s spiritual landscape. Early evidence surfaced in August 2025 — ...
Bali Indonesia Time – Complete Guide to Bali Time Zones & Clocks
Bali Indonesia Time Now Why Bali Time Matters to You When you're planning anything in Bali, time becomes one of ...
Japanese Tourist Steals in Bali: Viral Shoplifting Incident Sparks National Shame & Safety Debate
Japanese Tourist Steals in Bali - A viral CCTV clip shows four Japanese tourists shoplifting in Bali, sparking condemnation abroad ...
Popular News
Bali, Java on High Alert: BMKG Forecasts Days of Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption
Komodo National Park Access Halted: Labuan Bajo Extends Tourist Boat Ban Until February 4 Amid Severe Storm Threat
Beyond the Dragons: Land-Based Alternatives in Labuan Bajo While Marine Tours Remain Closed
After the Deluge: Bali Village Floods Again, Highlighting Recurring Climate Vulnerability
More Than a Script: Bali Mandates Local Aksara, Redefining Cultural Identity in the Global Marketplace
