July 2026

This Week’s Bali Travel and Real Estate News

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ICON BALI Wins World Silver at FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2026

The Sanur lifestyle destination becomes Indonesia's only retail project recognized on the global stage Sanur continues to strengthen its position as one of Bali's most exciting lifestyle destinations as ICON BALI earns international recognition at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2026. The integrated shopping, dining, and cultural destination has been named World Silver Winner in the...

Denpasar and Timor-Leste to Cooperate in Economic and Tourism Sectors

​The Indonesian State News Agency in several important sectors, including the creative economy, tourism, trade and industry, culture, and education. ​Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century in May 2002, when Indonesia relinquished control of its territory after a hard-fought independence struggle. Justino Franca da Silva, Trade and Industry...

Redevelopment Of Popular Bali Tourist Beach To Begin In 2026

The scene at Bingin Beach has been heartbreaking for a year already. Can you believe it? It was on the 21st July 2025 that the Bali Provincial Government began demolition work at the beloved surf hotspot. Now, leaders have confirmed that redevelopment work will begin before the year is out.  It was promised by Bali officials at the time of the initial demolition work that Bingin Beach in Uluwatu...

Bali Airport to Sanur Harbour: Routes for Nusa Penida & Lembongan

How to get from Bali’s Denpasar airport to Sanur Harbour, pick the right fast boat to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan, and time a realistic same day transfer. Landing at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport and heading straight to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan is perfectly possible, but it takes some planning. Traffic between the airport and Sanur Harbour, fast boat departure times, and the...

Bali Denpasar Airport Grab & Gojek Pickup Guide 2026

How to use Grab and Gojek at Bali Denpasar Airport in 2026: lounges, pickup zones, typical app prices, waiting areas, and when a taxi is simpler. Arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport can feel overwhelming, especially when you walk out of customs into a wall of taxi offers and shouting drivers. The good news for 2026 is that both Grab and Gojek now operate officially at the...

Is Sanur Bali’s Best-Kept Secret?

After three days in the chaos of Canggu, Sigourney found herself somewhere else entirely. Sigourney recently travelled to Bali with her family, and after three days in the chaos of Canggu, found herself somewhere else entirely. This is her Sanur Bali hotel review: two nights at Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, and The Meru Sanur, two of the most compelling places to stay in Bali right now....

Most Tourists Have Never Heard Of This Stunning Island Hidden On Bali’s West Coast 

Did you know that Bali Province is technically home to six islands? While the main island, Bali, is the star of the show, there are in fact five more islands. If you’re a regular reader, or a frequent visitor to Bali, you may already be familiar with the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. You may even have heard of up-and-coming Serangan Island, but have you heard of Menjangan...

Tourists Looking For The Perfect Sunset Happy Hour In Bali Have To Check Out This Iconic Spot

Hands up, who here has a Bali travel vision board? If yes, does that vision board have colorful umbrellas on the beach on it? If yes again, do you know where it is?! The world-famous colorful sun umbrellas in Seminyak have become a modern landmark in Bali, and for those planning visits to the island, here is everything you need to know about this picture-perfect sundowner spot.  The world-famous...

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