A 16-year-old teenager in Klungkung, Bali was attacked by a 1.5 meter python as he attempted to bring the snake home on his motorcycle. The incident occurred shortly after the victim had captured the python. Klungkung police chief, Commissioner Nyoman Suparta told The Bali Sun that the victim did not secure the snake in a …

How much it costs to live in Bali will heavily depend on what kind of traveler you are, but we’ve figured out a budget for all types! Here are some general budgets for the cost of living in Bali for 1 month. This is for 1 person, but don’t double the amount for 2 people! …

A man from New Zealand has been arrested in Bali after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine. Balinese media are reporting that New Zealand national Andrew Ivan Dolan, 53, was arrested after 0.51 grams of meth was allegedly found at a boarding house he was staying at on February 22. Andrew Ivan Dolan was …

Many visitors fall head over heels for Bali after just one visit, which usually has them wondering “How can I get more involved and make a difference?” However, there are a few things to know about volunteering in Bali, chiefly that it is illegal to volunteer in Bali without the proper visa.   Volunteering in …

Bali is hoping to re-open to tourists this October 2020, and what a better way to re-experience Bali than to head off the beaten path.  If you’re looking for a true adventure, there is no better place to camp out for the night than in a private mountain-view hut. These idyllic bamboo huts with jaw-dropping …

The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced a Rp. 25 trillion ($2.6 Billion AUD) stimulus in travel vouchers to revive local tourism in the form of flight, hotel and restaurant discounts to help increase consumption of the upper-middle class.  The incentive is being called the ‘Stimulus Demand’ with the aim to bolster tourism spending by …

If you thought a holiday in a treehouse meant skimping on comfort – think again. At this jaw-dropping hidden treehouse lodge in Bali – described as an ‘experimental treetop boutique hotel, an architectural experience for adventurers’ – luxury is abundant. And there are Instagrammable scenes aplenty. It’s an exotic haven that begs to be put on …

Pig farmers in Gianyar are concerned after hundreds of pigs have died from what they are suspecting is African Swine Flu. Breeders are reporting that many of their pigs stop eating followed by lack of movement and eventually death.  The highly contagious swine flu has an almost 100% mortality rate. If one pig is infected …

An hour north of Denpasar, far from Bali’s now-shuttered tourists spots, Bali Kids is struggling to care for 15 sick children. The youngest three at the centre are an 18 month-old boy and a boy and a girl who are each six months old. The 18 month-old, who we can’t name, has tested negative twice …

Titian Wilaras has been arrested at a 5-star hotel in the Netherlands and extradited to Bali to face charges of corruption.  The owner of Sky Garden had been on the run after being placed on Indonesia’s most wanted list. Wilaras was wanted on charges of corruption related to the Legian Credit Bank of which he …

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 …