One man and two teenagers have been detained in Canggu, Bali for running a fraudulent money-changing service in the tourism hotspot. One man, named Kadek Rusdiana Wardana, has been arrested and charged, and the teenagers have been released after questioning since they are underage. The three were detained by Badung Police Criminal Investigation Unit and …
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Surfers in Bali have issued stark warnings to fellow ocean lovers as cases of bacterial infections caused by polluted seawater are on the rise. An alarming typhoid case has been confirmed in the last few days, as well as oral infections and pink eye. As the monsoon season is in full swing and high tides …
The Canggu Shortcut has, for many years, been as busy as the main roads. The famous Canggu Shortcut has gone viral on social media too many times to count for being backed up with moped after moped trying to cut through from one side of Canggu to the other. In recent weeks, however, drivers have …
Canggu, Bali is trailing a series of new traffic management systems. The new systems are receiving mixed reviews from locals in the area. While some have welcomed any effort to tackle the traffic congestion issue in Canggu, others are skeptical that the systems that are being trailed will make enough of a difference. Officials in …
Indonesian celebrity and Atlas Beach Club co-founder has spoken out about noise complaints against the Bali venue. The TV lawyer has spoken to reports for the first time following noise complaints about Canggu’s latest beach club venue. He claims that the complaints were triggered by jealousy from other businesses in the area. Speaking to reporters …
People in Bali and around the world are calling for an Australian tourist to be deported after a video has gone viral. In the footage, an Australian tourist can be seen burning skid mark circles on a street in Canggu. Not only is he not wearing a helmet, but he also blocks traffic passing down …
Officers from Badung Police Department responded to calls concerning an elderly foreign gentleman wandering around Jalan Tegal Gundul and Jalan Pantai Berawa in Tibubeneng Village in Canggu on Monday evening, 3rd October. The man was not carrying an ID and was brought to the attention of the authorities by passersby, who were concerned for his …
Once considered a quiet tropical island paradise, Bali’s Kuta Beach and surrounding inland streets have become holidaymakers’ bright and bustling honeypots. In pre-pandemic years, Kuta was one of the busiest areas of the resort island, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every month. While Bali’s tourism industry is definitely back on business after the horrors …
Canggu has become the focal point of major noise complaints in recent weeks. Once a quiet coastal and farming community that welcomed surfers and the more intrepid backpacker, Canggu has rapidly transformed into one of Asia’s biggest party destinations. With rumors that the area will compete with Amsterdam, Ibiza, and Rio de Janeiro in the …
As a destination, Bali proudly boasts something for everyone. While the resort island has become famous for beachside holidays, spiritual self-development, and natural beauty, there is an untapped tourism market that locals are keen to bring to the fore. Sport tourism in Bali is emerging as a growing market on the island. Sports tourism is …
Bali’s leading beach club venues have vowed to cooperate with local authorities following noise complaints and a public petition. Earlier this week, an online petition and open letter to industry and government leaders in Bali went viral. The complaints included late-night noise, drunken and disorderly behavior, and disrespect to local spiritual landmarks. The petition quickly …
Officials in Bali have announced that they have implemented a series of steps to tackle noise pollution in Canggu. The news comes just days after they were sent an open letter and petition from local communities calling for action over the noise disturbances in the area. The petition now has over 8,000 signatures and has …