Editorial. Wednesday 17 April
We didn’t see much Lebaran activity this year. Lebaran is the Muslim annual holidays after Idul Fitria and normally, it’s one of the busiest times of year, packed with people and cars on the island from all over the archipelago,...
Editorial. Thursday 7 March, 2024
Nyepi is on the way very soon. Are you ready?? Everyone seems to panic, buying up everything in the local Frestive supermarket the day before in preparation, but actually, Nyepi is a great time to be on the island for...
Seminyak Accommodation Guide: Where To Stay In Seminyak Bali
Wondering where to stay in Seminyak? Seminyak is one of the most popular areas to stay in Bali. Overflowing with delicious restaurants, beach clubs, boutique shops, and beaches, it’s easy to see why. All this brings the crowds, so on...
Where To Stay In Jimbaran: Best Hotels + Locations
Wondering where to stay in Jimbaran Bay? Jimbaran is often misrepresented as an area with big resorts and not much else. Although there are some amazing hotels in Jimbaran, it’s so much more than this. You may see traditional Balinese...
Dutch tourist killed in horrific crash with truck in Denpasar
A Dutch tourist was killed in a horrific crash with a truck in Bali on Tuesday morning. The 21-year-old man, identified as RJ, was riding a motorbike on Bypass Ngurah Rai Road in Pemogan, Denpasar, when he collided with a...
Influencer Isaiah Garza gives Balinese donut vendor a house and US$10,000
A Balinese donut vendor was left in tears after an American influencer surprised her with a house and US$10,000. Isaiah Garza, a fashion designer and influencer from the US, is receiving widespread praise in Indonesia after he posted a TikTok...
Australian couple deported from Bali for misuse of visa, conducting property business
An Australian couple was deported from Indonesia after they were caught misusing their tourist visa by conducting a property rental business on the Island of Gods. Local reports say the deportation took place through the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International...
The Beat speaks to TOTEM
You may have seen the name TOTEM around the clubs recently, or even had the pleasure of seeing them live. The DJ collective has an organic house sound, with plenty of vocals, totally enjoyable and accessible for any music lover,...
Where To Stay In Sanur: Our Favourite Hotels & Areas
Sanur might not be the first place you think of when you think of Bali, but it has so much to offer. It has swimmable beaches, a real feeling of local community and culture, and is perfect for a quieter...
Immigration does spot check at supposed ‘Russian Village’ in Ubud, finds no visa violations
Amidst all the controversy over the misbehavior of some Russian nationals in Bali, rumors have swirled that there is a “Kampung Rusia” (Russian Village) on the island, an exclusive enclave for foreigners from the former Soviet state where Russians live...