There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb.  For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long been a contentious issue. While the platform is legal in...

Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is one of the most popular destinations for domestic tourists in Indonesia,...

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi   I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has...

Indonesia’s central bank tightened foreign-exchange regulations as policymakers in South-east Asia’s biggest economy try to soften the impact of the Middle East war on inflation and the rupiah. Bank Indonesia (BI) also kept its benchmark BI-Rate at 4.75 per cent on Tuesday (Mar 17), as predicted by all 30 economists in a Bloomberg survey. The rate has been steady since October, and the central...

Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia will observe Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday.  All of these...

Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, due to Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Bali is set...

Here, we take safety incredibly seriously. As Bali remains one of the most in-demand vacation destinations in the world, safety on the island is a concern for both tourists and the tourism sector. We have good news: in the last week, Bali has felt even safer than usual, based on our team’s observations and those of real tourists on vacation here.  For those not yet in the know, we have...

The countdown is on to one of the most exciting ceremonies in Bali. The Ogoh-Ogoh Parades are easily the most exhilarating and fascinating of all of Bali’s rituals, and they are ones that tourists are welcome to come and observe, photograph, and revel in. 

Jembrana. Vehicle queues heading toward the ferry terminal at Port of Gilimanuk in Bali stretched as far as 25 kilometers on Saturday, about a week before the Eid al-Fitr holiday, local authorities said. Indonesia’s state news agency Antara News Agency reported that the congestion lasted more than 10 hours from the early hours of the morning, driven by a surge in vehicles — mainly...

  Why Now is the Best Time to Scout Your Bali Dream Home   Author: Captain Lawrence, a 29-year resident of Bali. A hotel manager, realtor, and developer, he has been publishing Bali News and Views for the past 24 years. If you’ve been dreaming of retiring in Bali or investing in a slice of paradise, you probably know that "Island Time" usually comes with a side of "Island Traffic."...