Bali has always been associated with beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings and a slower pace of life. Now, a new wellness programme is putting one of the island's most important natural elements at the center of the experience: water. The Season of Sacred Water, recently introduced at Four Seasons resorts in Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, combines wellness treatments, traditional Balinese practices,...
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November is shaping up to be an exciting month for visitors to Bali, with festivals, music, wellness experiences, food events, comedy, cultural celebrations and beach activities taking place across the island. For travelers wondering what there is to do beyond Bali's famous beaches and temples, the answer right now is simple: a lot. A current Bali events calendar lists 77 events taking place...
South Korea is planning to establish a consulate in Bali, potentially strengthening diplomatic services and assistance for South Korean citizens visiting or residing on the island. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Yoon Soon-gu and Bali Governor Wayan Koster in Denpasar on October 23, 2026. South Korea has established itself firmly among the top...
The Bali Provincial Government issued an official directive (Circular No. B.39.000.8/48412/TLK/B.ORG) enforcing widespread Work From Home (WFH) and online learning for 3 days, from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17, 2026. bsinews.id The primary goal of the temporary restrictions is to clear road congestion so PT Pertamina can expedite delayed fuel tanker deliveries to petrol stations...
By Captain Lawrence | Best Bali Real Estate Insights There has been an unmistakable pinch at petrol stations across Bali over the past few days. Both car drivers and scooter riders have weathered up to two-hour waits at fuel pumps, turning routine 45-minute commutes into grueling journeys and backing up entire lanes along key arteries like the Bypass. Sensational posts and alarmist rumors have...
More Than Just Pubs: A Pioneer who Built Sanur’s Living Room There are places that define an era, and then there are the people behind them who give a whole town its heartbeat. For generations of residents, expats, and longtime visitors along the quiet coast of Sanur, Olaf Lutz Ralph Aistleitner was precisely that person. As the driving spirit behind staples like Arena Pub & Restaurant and...
Bali's biggest contemporary art fair returns for its sophomore edition, investigating the age-old provenance of the human touch told through fashion and textiles An immersive art installation through a park. A butterfly dome. A pack of hybrid wolves roaming freely. These are some of the sights you’ll find in Nuanu Creative City, Bali’s newest futuristic site that melds creativity, culture and...