Safety Protocols: The volcano remains at Level III (Siaga). A standard safety exclusion zone of 3 to 5 kilometers around the active crater remains enforced for marine vessels, fishermen, and tourists. Air traffic across the Sunda Strait, Java, and Sumatra is moving without volcanic ash restrictions. Airport Operations: All regional airports—including Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) and Halim...

Bali’s mission to crack down on foreigners breaking the law continues. It is a concerted effort on the part of Indonesia Immigration to ensure that all foreigners in the country are obeying the law, and teams are taking stricter and swifter action against those who are found to be violating the law. Indonesia Immigration is working to crack down on foreigners, including those on tourist visas, who...

RadarBali reports that the Denpasar City Government has officially launched a significant redevelopment program to revitalize the city center of Bali’s Provincial Capital —otherwise officially known as the “kilometer zero” – for the 2026 fiscal year. This ambitious urban renewal program will revamp the city’s appearance, upgrade public facilities, revitalize the local economy, and enhance...

BeritaBali confirms that direct flights connecting Taipei (TPE) and Bali (DPS)  will resume on 01 October 2026, flown by Starlux Airlines. ​Plans for the inaugural service were discussed during a meeting between Bali Governor Wayan Koster and the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Surabaya, David Wen-Chiun Lin, at the Governor’s Jaya Sabha Official...

Major travel disruptions are being recorded across Indonesia as Mount Anak Krakatau erupts. Known as one of the world’s most volatile volcanoes, Mount Anak Krakatau sits within Lampung Province, though it is a small island volcano formed in the wake of Krakatoa.  As of Monday afternoon, more than 170,000 passengers have been affected by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, including passengers...

BALI — The 15th edition of the Maybank Marathon — Indonesia’s first World Athletics Elite Label Road Race — concluded successfully in Bali on Sunday with 14,100 runners from 46 countries. Maybank Indonesia President Director Steffano Ridwan confirmed that the marathon would return to Bali next year, saying the challenge was to make the event bigger and more attractive while maintaining the...

One of Bali’s most famous wild animals is the macaque monkey. These beautiful and super-intelligent primates hold deep spiritual significance for Balinese people and can be found in their natural habitats from Ubud to Uluwatu and plenty of forested areas in between.  While the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple have been described as running a ‘criminal enterprise’ and the monkeys at the Sacred Monkey...

Once upon a time, we could jet off on vacation for two weeks and not be contacted by folks back home, for better or for worse. We’d have to wait to get our vacation snap developed and printed, and would proudly show them to friends and family in a beautiful bound photo album. With phones and connectivity now a percent and ever-present part of everyday life, here we’ve started wondering if it is...

Dreaming of long, sunny days by the beach? Bali’s Uluwatu might just be the escape you need. Known for stunning clifftop views, golden sunsets, beach clubs, and world-class surf breaks, Uluwatu has become a popular destination for those seeking that perfect mix of Balinese culture, dynamic nightlife, and serene natural surroundings. It’s a little bit more up-market that other areas and possibly a...

The dry season is becoming increasingly extreme in Bali year on year. It is an issue being faced around the country and around the world. As the climate changes, the impact is felt by the most vulnerable people, and the Bali Government is working to implement anticipatory measures to support both local communities and tourists as the risk of drought looms over the island. Speaking to reporters this...