Silent Majesty
(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
Australian charged for drugs in Bali after escape bid: Police
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
28 spas operating illegally in Kuta shut down until they get proper permits in order
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
Drones deployed by National Disaster Mitigation Agency to monitor activity at Bali’s Mount Agung volcano
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
Harley-Davidson showroom in Bali goes up in flames, estimated damages at least IDR200 million
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
Bali airport roundabout to be closed for underpass construction mid-October, don’t park cars in street on alternative routes: Police
A rendering of the underpass to be completed at the Ngurah Rai roundabout. Photo via Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Traffic-stopping construction should begin on the underpass to
Help Only to Those in Need
Bali Governor Urges Those from ‘Safe Villages’ Staying in Evacuee Camps to Rent a Hotel Room (10/2/2017) RadarBali.com reports that there are indications that Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika’s patience
Korean student arrested for shoplifting at Bali’s Beachwalk mall
A Korean student’s stay in Bali has gone from holiday fun to hassling with police after the young woman was caught shoplifting at Kuta’s Beachwalk mall. The student, identified by
A Congested Volcano
Scientist Say Deposit of Magma is, at Least Temporarily, Unable to Penetrate the Floor of Mt. Agung’s Crater (9/29/2017) After a full week of being under a “Level IV –
Ubud coffee artisan Seniman opens up shop inside Tonyraka Gallery
Coffee and art: a beautiful combination. Photo: Seniman Ubud specialty coffee Seniman has opened up a shop in Tonyraka Gallery so you can now enjoy rich contemporary art from Indonesian