Harley-Davidson showroom in Bali goes up in flames, estimated damages at least IDR200 million

Oct. 18, 2017 by

A fire broke out at the Harley-Davidson showroom in Jimbaran, Bali on Monday, causing at least IDR200 million (US$14,812) in damages. While thankfully no one was injured, two ‘hogs’ reportedly

Silent Majesty

Oct. 17, 2017 by

(10/7/2017) NusaBali reports that while no one is allowed to enter the Besakih Temple on the slopes of volcanic Mount Agung except to pray, the Bali Police Command has stationed

VIRAL: Middle school boy poses disrespectfully on top of Hindu shrine in Indonesia, apologizes after scolded by netizens

Oct. 17, 2017 by

An example of what not to do at a temple or place of worship of basically any religion. There’s nothing like an angry storm of comments from thousands of netizens

Reigning in Unjustified Fear

Oct. 16, 2017 by

Bali Governor Calls on Consulates to Assure the World Bali Remains Safe for Tourist Visitors (10/7/2017) Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika met on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, with representatives from

Australian charged for drugs in Bali after escape bid: Police

Oct. 16, 2017 by

An Australian who was nabbed with drugs in his luggage in Bali and briefly escaped custody by climbing through a toilet air vent has been charged with narcotics possession, a

Wedding of the Apes

Oct. 14, 2017 by

Indonesian Celebrity Luna Maya and Bali Zoo Criticized for Failing to Protect Interest of Endangered Orangutan (10/5/2017) Indonesian actress and singing celebrity Luna Maya is receiving a maelstrom of criticism

28 spas operating illegally in Kuta shut down until they get proper permits in order

Oct. 14, 2017 by

Keeping the lights low. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Wednesday marked a very un-happy ending for 28 spas that were made to shut down temporarily for illegally operating in Bali’s tourist hub

Unfounded Panic Causing Some Holiday Cancellations

Oct. 12, 2017 by

Tourism Minister Says Cancellations to Bali Running at 20-30% Due to Concern Over Mount Agung (10/4/2017) After insisting just a week before that airline, hotels and attractions in Bali were

Drones deployed by National Disaster Mitigation Agency to monitor activity at Bali’s Mount Agung volcano

Oct. 12, 2017 by

Mount Agung on Oct. 11, 2017. Photo via PVMBG The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed three drones this week to monitor the conditions of Bali’s rumbling and smoking

Information You Can Trust

Oct. 11, 2017 by

Ministry of Tourism Establishes Hospitality Task Force to Keep Public Fully Informed on Mount Agung (10/5/2017) A Bali Tourism Hospitality Task Force has been formed to fill the role of