Controversy continues at Bali’s Atlas Super Club after the venue was found to have used religious imagery of the Hindu god Lord Shiva as the background of a DJ set last weekend. Though the image appeared on the giant screens for one minute before being removed, and despite a public apology from the venue, top …
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One of Bali’s most popular nightlife venues is under investigation by local authorities after reports that a visual display that set the stage behind a DJ set featured imagery of a Hindu deity. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with many local Balinese Hindus shocked that religious iconography would be used during a …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that it will be constructing a new road in Canggu to help alleviate some of the tourism traffic congestion that the popular beach resort has become synonymous with. Speaking to reporters, the Acting Regional Secretary of Badung, Ida Bagus Surya Suamba, explained, “In 2025, a feasibility study will be …
Leaders in Bali’s uber-popular vacation resort of Canggu have come together this week to discuss the biggest issue the community is facing: traffic. Canggu’s traffic problem seems to be going from bad to worse and has become something of a laughing stock with both locals and international residents. It’s a kind of ‘if you don’t …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Echo Beach in Canggu this weekend may see some important reconstruction work underway. Over the last week, as heavy rains, high tides, and storms have hit the island, sinkholes have appeared, sidewalks have been destroyed, and flooding has triggered even more potholes to appear across the region. Down at Canggu’s Echo Beach …
A new family-friendly hotel is opening its doors in the heart of Bali’s Canggu. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas, owned by one of the largest tourism companies in the world, TUI Group, has found its home in The Luc, a lifestyle complex that launched in 2023. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas will be …
While many businesses in Bali respect local culture and go out of their way to preserve and elevate Balinese cultural values and protect the land, rapid tourism development is leading to what many local stakeholders are calling exploitative and culturally disrespectful behavior. As Bali continues to depend on tourism for a massive proportion of its …
A 20-year-old American tourist has publicly apologized after being caught stealing from four businesses in the popular Bali resort of Canggu. The young man in question was caught on CCTV failing to pay for services across the resort and was caught by an expat following footage of his actions going viral online. Sadly, incidents of …
Canggu’s Pererenan has been named amongst TimeOut Magazine’s coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2024. The prestigious acknowledgment affirms the area’s rapid growth from a small, charming fishing and farming community with a smattering of long-term expats just a few years ago to one of the world’s trendiest international hangouts. Without a doubt, Canggu is …
Police and crime prevention teams in Canggu have been conducting spot checks to help keep residents and tourists safe. As Canggu has seen a huge rise in the number of tourists visiting the area, and as development has boomed, criminals have been noted to slip through the net. Police are committed to keeping tourists safe …
Police in Bali are conducting spot checks on motorcycle drivers, including tourists, in the island’s busiest resort areas. The spot checks are underway to ensure that drivers have the correct licenses and that vehicles are in roadworthy condition. The first round of spot checks was completed in the North Kuta area, with police based at …
It may only just be August, but Bali’s leading beach clubs and entertainment venues are already organizing New Year’s Eve celebrations. With just a few months to go before the biggest party night of the year, venues are hustling to secure their top artists and organize the night to remember. Bali is home to the …