Beaches in Bali Overrun with Trash Tsunami
Bali’s trash problem has been a recurring issue for the past decade. The worst case could be found on Kuta and Legian beaches. The once gorgeous beaches are now swamped in plastic trash. Tonnes of local and international communities are trying their best to clean up the beaches and restore them to pristine condition. However, […]
Bali Ranked as the Leading Destination for Retirees in Asia
For years, youthful tourists and free-spirited hippies have been drawn to Bali. Today, however, the Island of Gods offers many tourism experiences, catering to everyone from newlyweds to young families to retirees. Bali truly is a little heaven on earth. Bali is recognised as Asia’s fourth-best retirement location in research by the travel consulting company […]
Bali Introduces Guidebook For Unruly Tourists
Gorgeous and affordable, Bali sits at the top of the list as a holiday destination for tonnes of tourists worldwide. However, the unruly behaviour of international tourists is getting out of hand for the Island of Gods to handle. The government is trying its best to discipline these tourists, but an endless effort needs to […]
Bella Fidler: An Australian Who Dies From Virus After Returning From Bali Girls’ Trip
A 23-year-old woman from Gold Coast, Australia, Bella Fidler, died from meningitis after having a girl’s trip to Bali. Bella Fidler informed her parents she didn’t “feel right” after returning from a vacation in Bali, where she celebrated obtaining her law degree before passing away unexpectedly from a preventable illness. Last December, the 23-year-old was […]
Ukrainian Man Deported Over Working as Spa Therapist Without Permit
The immigration authorities in Bali deported a 29-year-old Ukrainian man who goes by the initials VB after they found out he was a masseuse. The Ukrainian reportedly possessed a “foreign investment visa” which forbade him from generating any actual income in Bali. During a press conference held on Monday, the 17th of April 2023, Sugito, […]
Indonesia Foresees Consecutive Trade Balance Surpluses Since May 2020
According to Bank Indonesia (BI), Indonesia’s trade balance has been in surplus since May 2020. The trade balance surplus in March 2023 was USD 2.91 billion, or around IDR 43.2 trillion, according to BPS (Central Bureau of Indonesia Statistics) Statistics Indonesia (BPS) and BI Director of Communications Erwin Haryono. However, the surplus was less than […]
Female Surfers in Bali Celebrate Kartini’s Day by Surfing in Kebaya
Numerous Bali-based female surfers were seen wearing kebaya On Sunday, the 16th of April, 2023, early in the morning. including expats and locals, participating in a surfing event at Kuta Beach. This event was created as a memorial to Raden Ajeng Kartini, an Indonesian woman who fought for gender equality throughout Indonesian history, before commemorating […]
Naked Influencer Detained for Posing at Bali Sacred Tree
An influencer faces expulsion from Bali after becoming the second woman in less than a year to pose naked with the same 700-year-old sacred tree. On Wednesday, 12th of April, a local activist and businesswoman, Ni Luh Djelantik, published a series of images of the influencer standing with the Kayu Putih tree at the rear […]
Manuella Victoria de Araujo: Brazilian Teenager Arrested at Bali Airport for Carrying 3.9kg of Cocaine.
After reportedly having over 4kg of cocaine which is discovered in her suitcase upon arrival in Indonesia, a Brazilian teenager might be sentenced to death. Manuella Vitoria de Araujo (19) is accused of working for a narcotics cartel when she was detained upon arrival at Bali International Airport on New Year’s Eve for reportedly having […]
Mount Karangetang is on Alert Level III
According to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Agency (PVMBG), Mount Karangetang is still at level III of alert in the North Sulawesi Province’s Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands District. “We expect the residents to comply with the appeal regarding the dangerous zones or recommendations issued by the PVMBG,” said Yudia Tatipang, head of the Karangetang […]