Maybank Marathon 2026, Bali, Saturday, 23 August 2026

​Maybank Indonesia confirms that all preparations for the Maybank Marathon 2026, held in Partnership with VISA, are now in their final stage. The event will return for its 15th edition on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with the start and finish lines at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali. Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali. ​Presenting this year with the theme “Pace...

Bali Rises as a Major Destination for Weddings

As reported by NusaBali, Bali’s Wedding Industry Annually handles 2,500–3,000 weddings, as international and domestic demand grows for “tying the knot” in Paradise. Bali’s wedding industry is a major component of the Island’s tourism industry, driving economic activity across various sectors. Veronika Ika Prawasti, Chairperson of the Bali Wedding Association (BWA), said that, on...

Upgrades To Bali Airport For Tourists Revealed In Honor Of Independence Day

Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The airport has long worked to upgrade facilities to make travel more comfortable, and this Independence Day, it opened new facilities to the public.  Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), which is in charge of ensuring that all...

Bali Remains Safe For Travelers As Indonesia Mourns Deaths In 7.7 Earthquake In Flores

Indonesia is in a state of shock following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands in East Nusa Tenggara in the early hours of Saturday 15th August. Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed. The latest data from the National Disaster Management Agency shows that 43 people are...

Nusa Lembongan’s Beachfront Hotels Are In High Demand With Beach-Loving Tourists

If you ever catch us daydreaming, chances are our minds have floated over to Nusa Lembongan. This is one of our favourite spots in all of Indonesia, and honestly, it’s hard to haul ourselves back to Bali if we’ve retreated to the outlying islands.  It’s fair to say that anyone who is lucky enough to set foot on Nusa Lembongan falls quickly in love with this place. Warm and welcoming,...

Munduk Is The Destination Topping Travel Trending Lists: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know

There are a few destinations in Bali that have been slowly appearing on more ‘must-travel’ trending lists for the last few years. Munduk is one of them. It’s not hard to see why this stunning north Bali jungle escape is home to some of the most stunning views the island has to offer.  Bali is known for its stunning stretches of coastline and visually pleasing rice terraces. For many, the call...

Tram Line Connecting Bali’s Kuta And Canggu Set To Improve Tourist Transportation

Transportation is once again hitting headlines in Bali this week. With the South Bali Ring Road now under construction, all eyes are falling on major public transportation upgrades set to change the way local people and tourists interact with the south coast forever. Badung Regency is home to top destinations like Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran and Uluwatu. The Badung Regency Government...

Island Hopping Is More Affordable Than Ever In Bali, But Is It Worth The Hype? 

Travel in Bali and around Indonesia is more accessible and affordable than ever. We are always exploring new ways of experiencing everything that the archipelago has to offer. Island hopping is one of the most exciting ways to travel through both Bali Province and Indonesia more broadly, but the real question is, is it worth the hype? In short….yes! We love island hopping, but our recommendations...

Indonesia weighs limited dual citizenship as Bali tightens scrutiny of foreign residents

The government says selective dual nationality could bring home diaspora talent, as Bali faces tighter immigration enforcement and debate over the role of long-term expatriates. Indonesia prepares to amend its citizenship law to allow limited dual citizenship for individuals with exceptional skills considered strategically important to national development, says President Prabowo Subianto. “Today,...

Northwest Bali Trail Launches In October Connecting Tourists With Authentic Island Life

Bali’s Astungkara Way is amongst a handful of businesses in Bali leading the regenerative agriculture and tourism movement. Named as National Geographic’s Best of the World in wellness by readers, Astungkara Way is making yet another pioneering move in October.  Based in Badung Regency, Astungkara Way is committed to transforming Bali into the world’s first regenerative island. It is no...

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