2026

BALI — The 15th edition of the Maybank Marathon — Indonesia’s first World Athletics Elite Label Road Race — concluded successfully in Bali on Sunday with 14,100 runners from 46 countries. Maybank Indonesia President Director Steffano Ridwan confirmed that the marathon would return to Bali next year, saying the challenge was to make the event bigger and more attractive while maintaining the...

One of Bali’s most famous wild animals is the macaque monkey. These beautiful and super-intelligent primates hold deep spiritual significance for Balinese people and can be found in their natural habitats from Ubud to Uluwatu and plenty of forested areas in between.  While the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple have been described as running a ‘criminal enterprise’ and the monkeys at the Sacred Monkey...

Bali Luxury Villas in Keramas Beach, Gianyar, Bali

Once upon a time, we could jet off on vacation for two weeks and not be contacted by folks back home, for better or for worse. We’d have to wait to get our vacation snap developed and printed, and would proudly show them to friends and family in a beautiful bound photo album. With phones and connectivity now a percent and ever-present part of everyday life, here we’ve started wondering if it is...

Dreaming of long, sunny days by the beach? Bali’s Uluwatu might just be the escape you need. Known for stunning clifftop views, golden sunsets, beach clubs, and world-class surf breaks, Uluwatu has become a popular destination for those seeking that perfect mix of Balinese culture, dynamic nightlife, and serene natural surroundings. It’s a little bit more up-market that other areas and possibly a...

The dry season is becoming increasingly extreme in Bali year on year. It is an issue being faced around the country and around the world. As the climate changes, the impact is felt by the most vulnerable people, and the Bali Government is working to implement anticipatory measures to support both local communities and tourists as the risk of drought looms over the island. Speaking to reporters this...

​Maybank Indonesia confirms that all preparations for the Maybank Marathon 2026, held in Partnership with VISA, are now in their final stage. The event will return for its 15th edition on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with the start and finish lines at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali. Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali. ​Presenting this year with the theme “Pace...

As reported by NusaBali, Bali’s Wedding Industry Annually handles 2,500–3,000 weddings, as international and domestic demand grows for “tying the knot” in Paradise. Bali’s wedding industry is a major component of the Island’s tourism industry, driving economic activity across various sectors. Veronika Ika Prawasti, Chairperson of the Bali Wedding Association (BWA), said that, on...

Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The airport has long worked to upgrade facilities to make travel more comfortable, and this Independence Day, it opened new facilities to the public.  Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), which is in charge of ensuring that all...

Indonesia is in a state of shock following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands in East Nusa Tenggara in the early hours of Saturday 15th August. Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed. The latest data from the National Disaster Management Agency shows that 43 people are...