10/05/2026 BY. Lawrence B. I was recently reviewing the zoning for a property acquisition on the bypass—a family venture—and it struck me how many investors are still flying blind in one of the world's most scrutinized real estate markets. With the provincial government currently intensifying enforcement against unauthorized construction on April 1st, the days of "build first, ask for...

The Bali Starling is one of the rarest birds on earth. Native to Bali Province, the species is starting to make a comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to intensive conservation efforts. For tourists traveling to Bali, it is now possible to see these efforts firsthand in Tabanan Regency, close to Tanah Lot Temple.  Efforts to save the Bali Starling from extinction have been among...

Bali is a freshwater paradise. While the island may be best known for its coastline, Bali is home to some seriously impressive lakes. The most famous of all are Lake Batur, Lake Beratan, and the Twin Lakes hidden away in the north of the island, but thanks to intensive restoration efforts, one of Bali’s most beautiful lakes is now open to the public once again. Not many tourists know that...

Leaders in Bali have announced ambitious plans to establish the province as a world-leading financial center. The world’s biggest economic hubs include New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, but the team behind the new Kura Kura Special Economic Zone in Bali is seeking to take the province to new heights on the global stage. For nearly 100 years, Bali has been one of the world’s...

Bali’s Kintamani is one of the fastest-growing destinations on the island. Located in the landlocked Bangli Regency, Kintamani has long been seen as the gateway to Mount Batur. Over the last few years, however, Kintamani has blossomed into a destination in its own right, and to help keep things sustainable, entry fees have been introduced. The Kintamani Special Tourism Area (KSPK) covers...

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The Future of Wellness is Here: Sanur Named Indonesia's Medical Tourism Hub! ??✨ Huge updates on the new Special Economic Zone at Serangan Island inside! SANUR Center of Financial Wellness and Medical TourismApril 4th 2026 According to Gemini AI As of May 2026, the Indonesian government is actively accelerating the development of the **Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ)**—located...

Travel trends are changing in Bali faster than we can keep up with. While some travel trends come and go as quickly as the clouds, others change seasonally, and some have always felt set in stone. All that is changing, however, as Australian tourists, Bali’s most frequent international arrivals for more than a decade, have been knocked off the number one spot. Australian tourists have long...

Anyone planning a vacation to Bali only has to open their ‘For You’ feed to find a whole stream of reels and videos suggesting all the best things to do in Bali. Here, we are, of course, watching the latest in local news, but we are also keeping a close eye on travel trends and like to think we know what’s hot and what’s not for travel must-visit destinations in 2026. One kind of day trip we...

A local's recommended things to do in Sanur Wondering what to do in Sanur? From sunrise beach walks to local food market, these are activities and attractions I always recommend to Sanur visitors. I’ve lived in Sanur for 20+ years, and the truth is, this isn’t the place to be if you’re looking for fancy restaurants, glamorous boutiques or buzzing nightlife. And honestly, that’s how us Sanur...