August 2026

US$ 85 Million Lifestyle Mall Opens at Kura Kura Bali

Built at a cost of Rp. 1.5 trillion (US$ 85 million), the new mega-mall is a joint venture between PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID) and the Mitsubishi Estate Group. ​Covering 4.7 hectares within the Bali Turtle Island Development Complex, the Sira Village Grand Outlet Bali Mall and its many tenants will eventually provide employment opportunities for 1,000 workers. Home to seaside...

Bali’s Quietest Beaches Prove A Crowd-Free Vacation Is Still Possible 

Bali is getting busy! We have definitely noticed how much busier the island has become over the last ten years. With crowded beaches and resort areas becoming the norm, we have people asking us all the time… Is a crowd-free vacation still possible in Bali? Our answer to that question is an emphatic yes! We love Canggu, Seminyak, and Sanur, and we have a soft spot for Kuta. But we get it,...

STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2026 Returns, Bringing Global Jazz Collaboration to the Heart of Bali

The vibrant rhythms of jazz are once again set to fill the lush landscapes of Ubud as STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) 2026 returns on 7–8 August 2026 at STHALA Ubud Bali, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Entering its 13th edition, the festival continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Southeast Asia's most respected boutique jazz festivals, where internationally acclaimed musicians,...

Bali’s Natural Springs Are Amongst the Island’s Best Secret Tourist Destinations

Bali may be best known for its stunning coastlines, but the island is also a freshwater paradise in its own right. Thanks to its active volcanic peaks and high ridgelines, Bali’s freshwater ecosystems, whether they be lakes, rivers, or springs, hold a wealth of cultural and ecological importance and are not to be missed by tourists visiting the island.  Bali is home to a series of hot springs....

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