In Bali, you’ll find that most people speak THREE different languages. Balinese, Bahasa Indonesian and English. Since Bali is just a small part of the large country of Indonesia, many people predominantly speak Bahasa Indonesian. If you want to learn a few words before travelling to Bali, learning them in Bahasa Indonesian is your best …

A large group of Denpasar locals were forced by police to apologize to the people of Bali after partying in the streets without masks. A video of the group celebrating surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. The video appeared to show dozens of people celebrating the end of ramadan in Denpasar without wearing …

A French national was driving his car home from a repair shop in Denpasar when it burst into flames and destroyed the vehicle. 45-year-old Douat Ludovic, from France was returning to his villa rental in Pancasari Village when he noticed smoke rising from the hood. The fire occurred Friday afternoon around 2:00 pm on Jalan …

Olivier Jover from France was sentenced to 12 years in Bali prison for importing Cocaine using the mail.  The 47-year-old Frenchman was arrested in Bali after a package sent from his home country containing some 22.5g of cocaine arrived at the airport with his address on it, according to authorities. In 2019, Jover was arrested …

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 …