North Bali airport ‘cancellation’ not final, still under consideration

Mar. 7, 2018 by

The Ministry of Transportation (Menhub) seems far from gung ho about building an airport in North Bali, but conclusions about the airport being flat out “cancelled” are premature, Minister Budi

Indonesia seizes yacht in Bali wanted by US investigators

Mar. 1, 2018 by

Indonesian officials prepare to board the luxury yacht ‘Equanimity’, reportedly worth some US$250 million and owned by Jho Low, a former unofficial adviser to the Malaysian fund 1MDB, at Benoa

I Am in Bali Now

Mar. 1, 2018 by

Swiss-Belhotel Stands with the Island of Bali (2/25/2018) Seeking to accelerate the economic recovery of Bali’s tourism industry following the eruption of Mount Agung and to promote the island as

Capitol Depreciation

Feb. 26, 2018 by

Fire Destroys Building in Bali’s Governor Office Complex (2/18/2018) A building at the Governor’s office complex in central Denpasar was consumed by fire on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The fire

Bali Weekend Warrior: 5 cool things to do on the island this weekend (Feb. 23-25)

Feb. 26, 2018 by

ALL OVER BALI: Unite to help clean Bali up Bali’s Biggest Cleanup Join the formidable and imperative effort of Bali’s One Island One Voice to help pick up rubbish across

Preserving Bali’s Rich Cultural Legacy

Feb. 22, 2018 by

Klungkung Regency Grants Icons of Cultural Heritage Status to the Paintings of Nyoman Gunarsa (2/16/2018) The Regency of Klungkung has declared 13 additional compositions by the Balinese painting “Maestro” Nyoman

Vibrant, Vibrating Start to the Year of the Dog

Feb. 20, 2018 by

Moderate Earthquake Startles Chinese New Year Celebrants Across South Bali (2/16/2018) At 10;37 am on Friday, February 16, 2018, devotees gathered to offer Chinese New Year prayers at the Kongco

Australian man dies in Bali, electrocuted cleaning pool in Jimbaran home

Feb. 20, 2018 by

An Australian man living in Bali died last week after electrocuted when cleaning the pool at his house. Identified in reports as 60-year-old Anthony Gallagher, the expat had been cleaning

Shifting Consumer Behavior in Indonesia

Feb. 15, 2018 by

Indonesian Spending Less on Material Goods, More on Travel and Leisure Activities (2/11/2018) Asia.Nikkei.com sees Indonesian consumer spending patterns as changing evidenced by the closure of internationally branded fashion retailers

Bali’s Best Cocktails

Feb. 15, 2018 by

Where to get a drink, classic, signature and inventive creations with a twist from the island’s coolest bars and top-shelf mixologists Bali’s best cocktails, from sweet ‘n’ sour to flamin’