A terrifying video has surfaced on social media of residents in Karangasem, Bali trying to escape large waves and strong currents.  The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Balai Besar Region III Denpasar issued a large wave warning on Saturday (7/18/2020). BMKG urged people to be aware of 1.25-2.5 meter sea waves that are likely …

A foreign national has gone missing after being swept away by large waves and strong current at Batu Balong beach in Canguu. The Denpasar search and Rescue office was dispatched to the beach on Friday (7/17) after getting reports of an unidentified foreigner that went missing. “A total of 13 personnel have been dispatched to …

An American woman who calls herself ‘Corona’ has been detained by police in Bali after residents complained she was making them nervous.  39-year-old Julian Ann Dirgin was detained in Canggu, Badung, according to North Kuta Sector Police officer I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Info Badung Bali …

16 market sellers have been shut down after they refused to get tested for Covid-19 after one of the sellers tested positive.  The vendors at the Abiantimbul market in Denpasar have been forced to close temporarily while they undergo a mandatory 14 day isolation period in their homes.  Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Denpasar City Accelerated …

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 …

A 27 year old woman could face up to 15 years in Bali prison after caught allegedly dealing methamphetamine in North Kuta. Ni Kadek Sutarmi born on May 5, 1993 was secured by police in a Denpasar boarding room in possession of 4.84 grams of methamphetamine packaged for sales.  Police had received information from the …

The Governor of Bali said that international tourists will need to bring a negative Covid-19 test when Bali reopens on September 11th, 2020. The ‘new normal’ began in Bali on July 9th with the first stage allowing for only local tourists within Bali.  On July 31st the island will open to domestic tourists and then …

A Russian tourist who has been sleeping in a park outside the airport is now facing deportation under Bali’s ‘new normal’ immigration rules.  The Russian tourist was apprehended by police after he went viral on social media for allegedly living in the park for the last month.  Head of the Bali office of Immigration, Jamaruli …

Bali is known for some amazing deals but this private pool villa near Canggu might be one of the best deals yet! Imagine having your own private pool, terrace, king size bed, air conditioning, mini kitchen and bathroom for only US $27 a night.  The Canggu Wooden Green Paradise bed and breakfast is just outside …

There is a secret waterfall in Bali that has been mostly known to locals but is slowly being discovered by more and more tourists.  The Ghana waterfall comes from the Tukad Pakerisan river flow down the Empelan Pejeng Hill. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @putumiraindriani on Feb 28, 2020 at 3:13am …

The ‘new normal’ for Bali has officially launched. Bali partially reopened after a three-month virus lockdown on Thursday, allowing local people and stranded foreign tourists to resume public activities before overseas arrivals resume in September. Normally bustling beaches and streets on the idyllic Southeast Asian island emptied in early April except for special patrols to …

A violent phone snatching left a Russian foreigner in tears after they hit her from behind and grabbed her cell phone in Bali. 27-year-old Alena Kartaeva had her iPhone 11 Pro Max snatched from her hand while walking on Jalan Beraban in North Kuta according to police.  View this post on Instagram A post shared …