According to the Provincial Head of the Bank of Indonesia, the majority of a tourist’s budget gets spent on food and beverages during a visit to Bali. Speaking at an event held in Sawangan in Nusa Dua, Head of Bank Indonesia’s Bali Province Representative Trisno Nugroho, revealed that 65% of tourist spending is dedicated to …
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Buleleng Police in North Bali has launched an investigation into a mass poisoning incident at a local high school. Over 130 students from SMP Negeri I Atap School were taken to hospitals between the 4th and 5th of June. The police are working alongside the regional health office to understand the source of the poisoning …
The Bali Trade Office has instructed all shops across the island to stop displaying and selling Kinder Joy. The Trade Office received a memo from PT. Ferrero Confectionary Indonesia, the factory that produced Kinder Joy Snacks, instructing the withdrawal of all their products from shops and outlets in Indonesia. In response to this, the Head …
A cafe called Bali Boozy has been closed down by authorities from the Badung police department for neglecting Covid protocols while operating. The Head of the Badung Police Department, AKBP Leo Dedy Defretes, personally led the operation. He confirmed that the cafe in Jalan Raya Batu Belig, North Kuta was shut down for neglecting several …
Uni Restaurant and Bar has opened with an updated approach to customers and an implementation of prevention protocols. Steven Skelly, the chef and owner of Uni Restaurant and Bar, has announced a series of changes for his beloved local eatery. He is introducing a new ala carte menu alongside the existing five-course set menu. He …
The new Santanera Restaurant and Bar has opened in the heart of Canggu, Bali with safety measures in place. Santanera, the brainchild of two Colombian culinary connoisseurs named Andres Becerra and German Rincon, officially opened on November 18, 2021. It serves a mix of the best Latin American flavors, European influences, and local ingredients. This …
Mama San, one of the brightest culinary icons in Bali, is open with proper prevention protocols in place. With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, Mama San ensures their visitors that the area is free from any virus contamination. They regularly disinfect the area, check every visitor’s temperature, and operate the restaurant with a high standard …
Farmers in Bali have said that fruit and vegetables are rotting due to low demand caused by the lack of tourism. Local Farmer from Pancasari Village Tabanan, I Gusti Made Japa said on Monday Sept 29th 2020 that since the Covid-19 pandemic started 6 months ago, the demand for agricultural products like romaine, paprika, asparagus, …
One of Bali’s favorite luxury beachside retreats is excited to announce its reopening. The recently revamped Karma Beach is now open again for business. The luxury venue perched on the iconic Uluwatu reef will be celebrating its return with a special ‘Golden Hour’ to mark the occasion. The evening treat for all guests will be …
Getting cabin fever? As local restrictions are slowly being lifted in Canggu, some restaurants have re-opened with limited seating and enhanced sanitary protocols to welcome back dine-in customers! Of course, some residents and visitors to Canggu are still trying to stay home to stop the spread, which is why these restaurants are still offering home …
Hungry at home? Thankfully there are some amazing top restaurants in Ubud that will deliver fresh meals to your house so you don’t have to go out. As residents and visitors to Ubud are still trying to stay home to stop the spread, getting healthy and delicious food brought to your door has never been …
An explosion with a cloud of smoke occurred at Kraken Steampunk Live Entertainment Bar & Resto In Kuta causing residents to panic on Sunday. A few minutes later, the building caught fire. Security Guard I Wayan Nuada said, while cleaning in the area in front of Kraken Steampunk, the sound of explosion was very loud …