June 2026

I've never had to apply for one myself, but I've done the homework so you don't have to. Here's every digital nomad friendly visa worth knowing in 2026. I’m a local, so I’ve never needed a visa to live here myself. But I’ve done my homework – I’ve gone straight to the official government sources, and talked to fellow digital nomads from a handful of different countries who’ve been...

In Bali, as is the case all across Indonesia, coffee is life. Seriously. No matter the time of day or night, the answer to ‘do you want coffee?’ is always YES! While coffee keeps the country on the move, growers and roasters across Bali have been talking to reporters about how the cost of production is changing and what that will mean for consumers, including tourists. The cost of...

The Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial projects Bali has ever seen. Set to be Bali’s next biggest tourist attraction, the 182m Glass Elevator and Viewing Platforms had been under construction for more than a year when the provincial government halted the whole thing due to building permit violations.  The Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project...

Bali may be best known for its stunning coastlines and beachfront resorts, but in 2026 and beyond, more and more tourists are looking for off-path destinations to retreat and switch off. As Bali’s coastal resorts become busier and busier, we are looking to the island’s lakesides for a sense of tranquility and aquatic beauty. Bali’s lakeside areas are slowly becoming more dominant...

DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations that immigration officials in Bali demanded illegal payments from visa agents before processing residence permits and other immigration documents for foreign nationals, widening a corruption probe that has already implicated several senior immigration officials. Investigators on Friday questioned two...

Here, we know that this island is a winner across all fronts. From incredible scenery to world-class hotels, from exceptional restaurants to totally unique cultural landmarks, Bali really does have it all. Which is why it is so exciting to see the island and its tourism offering win big at the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026.  As we reported on earlier this year. Bali has been...

On a tumultuously humid afternoon in Sanur, I’m wrapped in the smell of fish, the ocean, and my own sweat. The fatigue of a long flight sits heavy, an in-between feeling, neither entirely pleasant nor unpleasant, but edged with quiet excitement. “Welcome to Sanur,” the woman at check-in says, placing a chilled drink in my hands. It’s made with passion fruit. I take a sip—sweet, sour,...

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Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport officially welcomed Virgin Australia’s inaugural direct flight from Canberra to Denpasar on the evening of the 22nd of June. This service will operate three times a week throughout the 2026 summer season—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—bringing the total number of direct flight routes between Bali and Australia to 12. As a result, Australia...

If you've ever walked down the cliff at Bingin for a sunset session with a Bintang in hand, you'll know what made it special. I remember when Bingin Beach used to be one of the most popular hangout spots in Uluwatu. People would drive an hour from other parts of Bali just to watch the surf or drink a coconut on the sand. It was a beach for everyone, free to get to and with food never far away....