A regional perspective on the real estate scene where economic uncertainty, higher interest rates and the Iran war have impeded development. Jun 16, 2026 | By Joe Lim LUXUO delves into the economic reset facing Southeast Asia’s real estate industry. A region once defined by rapid urban expansion, rising condominium towers and cross-border capital inflows is now entering a more restrained...

What will arguably become Bali’s most prestigious shopping venues, Sira Village – Grand Outlet Bali,  the Mitsubishi Estate Landmark Project shopping mall opens on 31 July 2026 at Kura Kura Bali’s Sunset Waterfront. The prestigious mall will be the home of 100 premier brands. ​Touted by its developers as the “first and largest sunset-front outlet village...

We get it, Bali’s beaches are amongst some of the best in the world. We get it too that Ubud is the most incredible cultural capital tourists could ask for, but we are taking a moment to appreciate the real underappreciated regions of Bali.  We love the beach, don’t get us wrong. We love a rice paddy…of course we do. But you know what we also love? We love a forest, we love a lake,...

The new public landmark in Singaraja is set to spotlight North Bali’s heritage identity Photograph: Kutha Artayana | Dusk at the old port of Buleleng City, Singaraja, Bali North Bali has always moved at a slower, quieter pace than the island’s southern hotspots. Now, Singaraja is getting a new public landmark that could give travellers another reason to head north beyond waterfalls, black-sand...

Do you feel it? Do you have a sense for it? Bali is getting busy, the sun is heating up, and we are here for it! The peak travel season has arrived in Bali, and with the long school holidays just days away, the island is going to welcome tens of thousands more holidaymakers, and the vibe is going to be high, especially since Galungan is just days away too. June is set to be one of the...

The conflict in the Middle East is affecting people around the world in both small and big ways. As we live in a global economy dependent on fuel, the conflict is impacting everything from food costs to travel costs and even travel experiences, no matter where we are in the world.  There has been an uproar across Indonesia over the last month amid an economic climate that has caused the...

There are many different reasons why travellers may visit Bali. Some may come purely for vacation, others will come to visit family and friends, while others may come to volunteer, to create content, conduct a few business meetings, and take the time to add on some extra leisure days to make the most of the trip. While these all feel pretty similar at first glance, for Indonesian...

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Did you know that Bali is home to some of the most abundant marine ecosystems in the world? The waters off Nusa Penida are given the same level of protected status as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Marine and maritime tourism is big business in Bali, as is the fishing industry, which is why leaders have come together to introduce new measures to protect the ocean around South...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bali has been selected to represent Indonesia as a host destination for the Asian Games Fun Run, a key promotional event ahead of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026. "Indonesia is proud to be included in the Asian Games Fun Run continental series," Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) Chairperson Raja Sapta...