By Meteorologist Chris Dolce Updated May 15, 2026 El Niño coming fast, and odds rise it will be historically strong. El Niño is emerging even faster than expected in the Pacific Ocean and odds are increasing that it could become historically strong — a rare “Super” El Niño — by fall or winter. This is according to a just-released update from NOAA’s Climate Prediction...

Bali’s Gianyar Regency is home to some of the island’s most popular cultural tourist destinations. Gianyar Regency is perhaps best known as the home of Ubud, Bali’s arts and culture capital, which welcomes millions of tourists every year. Ubud has become something of a spiritual pilgrimage destination for international travelers, and now leaders are teaming up with leaders from North Sumatra for...

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There was a time—not that long ago—when Bali felt like a place where things just… worked out. You’d arrive with an idea, a bit of capital, and a sense that this island somehow made room for you. A villa here, a lease there, maybe a listing on Airbnb, and before long, the numbers looked promising. Sometimes very promising. People talked about returns in a way that felt almost casual. “It...

Bali’s Penglipuran Village is one of the most recognizable communities in all of Indonesia. The winners of the UN World Tourism Best Village in the World award, Penglipuran Village, shot to international acclaim and have continued to pioneer sustainable cultural tourism in the region. Now Penglipuran Village is coming together once again, this time to create a health and wellness tourism initiative...

Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has been making more frequent visits to Jakarta to discuss increased investment in tourism development and provincial infrastructure with the Indonesian Central Government. As Bali is one of Indonesia’s largest contributors to the national GDP, Governor Koster believes the province needs more financial support to improve services for both residents and the 7.5 million...

As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation dreams.  Bali is TripAdvisor’s Best Destination in...

10/05/2026 BY. Lawrence B. I was recently reviewing the zoning for a property acquisition on the bypass—a family venture—and it struck me how many investors are still flying blind in one of the world's most scrutinized real estate markets. With the provincial government currently intensifying enforcement against unauthorized construction on April 1st, the days of "build first, ask for...

The Bali Starling is one of the rarest birds on earth. Native to Bali Province, the species is starting to make a comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to intensive conservation efforts. For tourists traveling to Bali, it is now possible to see these efforts firsthand in Tabanan Regency, close to Tanah Lot Temple.  Efforts to save the Bali Starling from extinction have been among...

Bali is a freshwater paradise. While the island may be best known for its coastline, Bali is home to some seriously impressive lakes. The most famous of all are Lake Batur, Lake Beratan, and the Twin Lakes hidden away in the north of the island, but thanks to intensive restoration efforts, one of Bali’s most beautiful lakes is now open to the public once again. Not many tourists know that...