Bali Province is governed as nine regencies, with Badung Regency the most established for tourism. In 2026, it’s becoming clear that neighboring Tabanan Regency is quickly increasing in popularity with both tourists and developers, and recent updates from leaders suggest this trend is not going to slow down. Business is booming in Tabanan Regency right now. Tabanan Regency is best known to...
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 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,...
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 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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The Sanur lifestyle destination becomes Indonesia's only retail project recognized on the global stage Sanur continues to strengthen its position as one of Bali's most exciting lifestyle destinations as ICON BALI earns international recognition at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2026. The integrated shopping, dining, and cultural destination has been named World Silver Winner in the...
The Indonesian State News Agency in several important sectors, including the creative economy, tourism, trade and industry, culture, and education. Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century in May 2002, when Indonesia relinquished control of its territory after a hard-fought independence struggle. Justino Franca da Silva, Trade and Industry...
The scene at Bingin Beach has been heartbreaking for a year already. Can you believe it? It was on the 21st July 2025 that the Bali Provincial Government began demolition work at the beloved surf hotspot. Now, leaders have confirmed that redevelopment work will begin before the year is out. It was promised by Bali officials at the time of the initial demolition work that Bingin Beach in Uluwatu...
How to get from Bali’s Denpasar airport to Sanur Harbour, pick the right fast boat to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan, and time a realistic same day transfer. Landing at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport and heading straight to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan is perfectly possible, but it takes some planning. Traffic between the airport and Sanur Harbour, fast boat departure times, and the...
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