Uluwatu is Bali’s most loved destination for surfers. Discovered by adventurous wave catchers in the 1970s, Uluwatu has remained a quiet and charming surf retreat for over thirty years. The area is slowly emerging as Bali’s next big tourism resort. This new evolution of Uluwatu is bringing out the best in the hospitality scene. From …
When you think of Bali, you may not immediately think of a thriving jazz and blues scene. Thinking of music, you’ll likely conjure the tranquil sound of gamelan in the distance, the traditional Balinese orchestra, or maybe your mind will wander in the opposite direction, towards bellowing nightclubs and world-class DJs. Whatever you’re thinking, if …
A group of four teenagers in Bali have decided to play their part in tackling the island’s waste management issues head-on. The young men from Denpasar have created a group they’ve called Pancawara Bali. Together they have set about cleaning up some of the city’s most badly impacted waterways. The teenagers have been hailed as …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently won the National Cultural Preservation award for his efforts to conserve Balinese traditions, wisdom, and physical landscape. However, this week, he has increased his commitment to Balinese cultural preservation by highlighting the issues created by families with fewer children. For decades, the Indonesian government has been on a mission to …
An Australian family in Bali has shared news of their dangerously ill seven-week-old daughter. The family has taken to social media to call on community support for their baby, Lucky Love. Doctors have told Lucky Love’s mother, Honey Ahmisa, and her fiancé Pan, that she has a bacterial infection that is putting huge pressure on …
A restorative justice agreement has been reached between an elementary school in Kerobokan in Badung Regency and a Russian family after their son was caught red-handed spray painting the school’s wall. The young boy was caught by Balinese entrepreneur and social justice activist Ni Luh Putu Ary Pertami Djelantik, who goes by Niluh Djelantik. The …
An Australian tourist on holiday in Bali has had his life saved thanks to medical teams and generous blood donations by fellow travelers on the island. 29-year-old Josh Ward had not been in Bali for more than 12 hours when a freak accident led him to slip on a poolside, falling into a glass door …
Wednesday 12th October marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating Bali Bombings. The event shook the world and has left hundreds of families with incomparable grief that they will carry for there rest of their lives. A total of 202 people died in the attack on Paddy’s Bar and Sari Club in 2002. The victims …
The Bali Provincial Government has confirmed that it will set up over 1,800 free WiFi spots across the island during the G20 Summit. Many schools and businesses have been advised to work from home during the week of the G20 Summit that will be held in Nusa Dua on the 15th and 16th of November. …
The community of Aan Village is celebrating the official opening of their new tourism initiative. The community and eco-tourism project has been led by the community and local leaders and has received funding from the Indonesian government. The Aan Secret Waterfall adventure is open for tourists daily and is set to become one of Bali’s best …
The local government in Aan Village in Semarapura in Klungkung regency has been working together to develop a community-based tourism initiative. The project is centered around the village’s three waterfalls that have huge historical, cultural, and environmental value. The community has been working on cleaning up the area for a few months and is almost …