RadarBali reports that the Kapal Express Bahari – a fast ferry passenger service connecting Denpasar and Banyuwangi in East Java has ceased operation since January of 2026. ​The cessation of the ship’s operation was confirmed by the Head of the Transportation Agency (Dishub) for Denpasar, Ketut Sriawan, on Sunday, 05 July 2026. ​ Acknowledging the ship was no longer operating,...

If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public services faster, friendlier, and far more...

Bali is still the epicenter of Indonesia's premium tourism industry. The Bali Tourism Journalists Alliance (AJIP Bali) placed six resorts on the island of the Gods in the list of the eight best beach resorts in Indonesia 2026, reflecting Bali's strong competitiveness in the luxury hospitality segment. Two other destinations that are also included in the list are Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, and...

Head of Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto (r) and Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on Monday (June 22, 2026). (ANTARA/HO-BNN RI) Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and Russia's Internal Affairs Ministry agreed to strengthen cross-border drug eradication cooperation in the...

Channel Nine News Report Three decades ago, Captain Lawrence made a bold prediction about Bali’s real estate market "Bali real estate is Hawaii 30 years ago", drawing parallels to Hawaii's massive boom. Fast forward 30 years and thousands of percentage points in growth later... nobody is arguing with his track record. So thereafter, a major newsletter writer called him " the...

Bali’s Badung Regency is home to the island’s biggest and most well-known tourist resorts, from Kuta to Canggu, Uluwatu to Nusa Dua; Badung Regency is the place to be. As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to be as exciting as ever.  Almost every tourist who visits Bali will spend some time...

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The government renewed its commitment to bolstering electricity system reliability to prevent recurrence of recent outages in Java and Bali, emphasizing action on primary energy, power plants, and energy transition. Head of the Government Communications Agency (Bakom) Muhammad Qodari noted that the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry had ordered the State Electricity Company (PLN)...

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Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel niches in the world. Touted to be worth billions of dollars annually, Bali is starting to claim a slice of the pie. From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism destinations.  Demand for aesthetic and cosmetic...

  One of the best ways to experience Bali is through its food. In fact, here at, we would argue that it is the best way to connect with the culture in an authentic way. If you can find the places where local folks go to eat, you’re onto a real winner.  Here, we are all about this local life. We love hanging out at local coffee shops and at the classic warungs. This week, one of...