Written by our team in Tuban, Kuta: Balinese culture and philosophy, where to go, how to travel safely, diving in Amed, investing under Indonesian law, and where Bali tourism is heading.
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Local Life & PhilosophyThree harmonies — with God, with people and with nature — shape Balinese villages, temples, rice fields and even how a family house is laid…
DestinationsKuta is where Bali tourism began. From surf lessons and sunsets to Seminyak's beach clubs and Tuban's easy airport access, here is how the …
Local Life & PhilosophyWhy do so many Balinese share the same four names? A friendly guide to birth-order names, caste titles and how to address your driver polit…
DestinationsPlanned as a resort enclave in the 1970s, Nusa Dua offers Bali's calmest swimming beaches, the Water Blow, Tanjung Benoa water sports and e…
Travel Tips & SafetyPractical, local advice on health, roads, the ocean, money, temples and emergencies — so your Bali holiday stays easy, safe and respectful.
Diving & OceanAmed's quiet fishing villages and nearby Tulamben are among the best places in Asia to learn to dive, snorkel from the beach and explore a …
DestinationsWatching the sun rise over Lake Batur and Mount Agung is a Bali highlight. Compare the 4x4 jeep tours and the classic trek: effort, timing,…
Tourism Trends & NewsBali welcomed almost 7 million foreign arrivals in 2025, nearly 10% more than 2024, plus over 26 million domestic trips. Who is coming, wha…
Investment & BusinessForeigners cannot own freehold land in Indonesia, but there are legal routes to invest in Bali: Hak Pakai, leasehold, and foreign-owned com…
Art & CultureThe small palm-leaf trays of flowers you see everywhere in Bali are called canang sari. What is inside, why the colours matter, and how vis…
Tips WisataPanduan praktis dari tim lokal: transportasi, pantai, kesehatan, uang, etika di pura, hingga nomor darurat — agar liburan di Bali lancar, a…
Travel Tips & SafetyThe Rp 150.000 tourist levy, visa on arrival, the governor's do's and don'ts for tourists and the single-use plastic rules — a practical ch…
