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...

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....

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...

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...

Luhut Pandjaitan wants investors to imagine kamikaze drones over Abu Dhabi, then picture themselves in Bali instead Bali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. But President Prabowo Subianto’s special adviser and economic tsar is not relying on subtle nods to Gen Z slang to...

Learn which vaccines are recommended before traveling to Bali, including dengue, hepatitis, typhoid, and rabies, plus essential health tips for a safer trip. Planning a vacation in Bali? Besides booking your flights and accommodation, it’s also a good idea to think about your health before you travel. The good news is that most travelers do not need any mandatory vaccinations to enter Bali. The...

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It is festival season in Bali. From beach clubs to cultural events, this is the busiest time of year on the island, and we are loving it! Regular readers, you may know how much we love North Bali, specifically Lovina. This weekend you are going to want to make the journey north, and let us tell you why! LovFest will be returning to Lovina Beach from 24th – 28th July, and the Buleleng Regency...

One day, and hopefully one day soon, we will never need to report on traffic news ever again. But until that day, we’re going to keep showing up and reporting on the biggest issues facing Bali right now, and for both residents and tourists, one of the biggest issues is the free flow of daily life.  Thankfully, solutions are on the horizon, and big solutions at that. The new West Ring...

A British family swapped the “hamster wheel” of life in the UK for Bali – and says they save £2,783 on their monthly bills. Joseph Oxley, 37, and wife Rebecca, 37, who home-schools their three children, had talked for years about moving abroad. They always found reasons to put the dream on hold until Rebecca’s cancer scare prompted them to move. The family sold their four bed home in...