The Indonesian Narcotics Police in Bali are being kept busier than they would like in recent weeks with a series of serious drug busts and a fugitive kingpin still at large. Although some recent arrests are being considered unlinked, there has been an increase in drug-related arrests in the past few weeks.  On Tuesday 28th …

A 23-year-old Australian tourist currently on holiday in Bali has taken to social media to tell the world about her violent ordeal. Eliza Whitford, from Melbourne, was violently attacked during her stay on the Island of the Gods, in a crime that is being reported all too frequently.  Whitford, who is a physiotherapy student and …

Australia’s budget airline JetStar has canceled their Perth to Bali flights for the third day in a row. The airline currently operates the Perth to Bali route four times daily but has canceled a series of flights at the very last minute. This comes as travel chaos is unfolding at airports across Australia as the …

Just as travelers have been able to breathe a sigh of relief at Covid-19 travel restrictions easing, there are cases of a new virus that is a cause for increased biosecurity at international borders. The first cases of Foot and Mouth Disease were discovered in Java and Sumatra in mid-May 2022. Agricultural authorities, farmers, and …

Police and Immigration authorities in Bali are working together to investigate a German woman found sleeping rough in an abandoned building in Badung Regency. Daniela Jeromin, 51, who traveled to Bali on a German passport was detained by Badung Police on Monday 4th July.  The Head of the Badung Regency Satpol PP, I Gusti Agung …

As the peak tourism season is well underway in Bali, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport celebrates the return of two more major international airlines and hits the milestone of serving 48 international flight schedules. The increased availability of flights will be well received by the Indonesian authorities who were becoming concerned that demand for …

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has met with both Russia’s President Putin and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in the last week. His mission was clear, to offer to be a bridge between the warring nations and be a key player in establishing peace talks ahead of the G20 Summit that will be held in Bali in November …

Every year Forbes Magazine releases a new set of lists of top travel destinations for all kinds of travelers. This year is no exception and Bali is once again featured on the list. Ubud has been placed as the 6th best place for solo travelers in 2022. The ranking system isn’t simply based on favoritism, …

Universal Pictures has released the trailer for their fall romantic comedy set in Bali. The film stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, as well as Kaitlyn Denver and a host of Indonesian stars too. The trailer has been well-received online and is set to be one of the biggest films this fall.   Ticket To …

Bali’s Jembrana Police Department has arrested and charged an ex-police officer with serious drug offenses. I Ketut LW, aged 39, was a serving police officer for Jembrana until he was fired in 2016. He was fired on the grounds of deserting his post.  Jembrana Police Narcotics Sergeant AKP I Komang Renta, told local reporters on …

One of Bali’s most famous and much-loved beach clubs has reopened its doors after a major redevelopment that not only dazzles guests but is going above and beyond with its eco-credentials. Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak is one of the island’s most popular venues. The Indonesian-owned club also has venues in Hong Kong and …

A major gas explosion has destroyed the restaurant of a luxury villa resort in Bali. Lalasa Villas, on Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village in Canggu, experienced a gas explosion in the early hours of Thursday 30th June.   Police have launched an investigation into the situation but have told local news reporters that they believe …