What Starting Again in Bali Can Teach Us About Belonging
Every year, people arrive in Bali hoping to begin a new chapter. Some come for a break from demanding careers, while others relocate to build businesses, raise families, join wellness communities, develop creative projects, or explore a different way...
Read moreWhy Bali’s Greatest Luxury May Be the Time to Truly Connect
Bali has never been about luxury in the traditional sense. It is a place where nature, spirituality, family and community are constantly around you, reminding you to slow down, listen more, connect deeper, and sometimes just let life happen....
Read moreThe Shortcut Is Closed: How Bali’s New Land Rules Are Redrawing the 2026 Supply Map
Bali has lost 6,522 hectares of productive rice field since 2019. The province's registered paddy baseline stood at 70,996 hectares that year; by February 2026 it had fallen to 64,474 hectares, a conversion rate of roughly 1,254 hectares every...
Read moreAt 81, Indonesia Is Defining Its Next Chapter – And Bali Is Part of That Journey
Why foreign investors should look beyond the current noise and understand the deeper evolution taking place across Bali and Indonesia? On 17 August, Indonesia celebrates its 81st Independence Day. For Indonesians, Hari Kemerdekaan carries meaning far beyond another date...
Read moreIntroducing Buyan Lakeside Villas: a new highland sanctuary of luxury and serenity on the shores of North Bali’s Sacred Lake Buyan
Buyan Lakeside Villas has officially opened on the shores of LakeBuyan, introducing an intimate premier highland retreat at 1,300 metres above sea level in the village of Pancasari, surrounded by mist-covered mountains and tropical rainforest in North Bali. Offering...
Read moreTop 10 Bali Adventure Retreats for Thrill Seekers
Forget the beach clubs and smoothie bowls for a minute. Bali isn’t just for chilling — it’s for getting your heart rate up. If you’re the kind of traveller who’d rather be cliff-jumping than sunbathing, have a look at...
Read moreSuwarga Garden Opens a New Chapter for Celebrations in Jimbaran
There is something naturally special about celebrating outdoors in Bali. Surrounded by tropical greenery, open skies and the island’s unmistakable sense of place, even the simplest gathering can feel like an occasion. A new garden destination has quietly opened...
Read morePowerful Indonesia Festival 2026: A Living Celebration of Art, Music, Culture and the Diversity of Indonesia
The Apurva Kempinski Bali announced the Powerful Indonesia Festival 2026, an immersive tribute to the nation’s heritage and cultural plurality. The two-day programme honoured Indonesia’s 80 years of independence through experiences that united heritage, contemporary expression, and sustainability. Taking...
Read moreCelebrate Indonesia’s Independence with Megibung Merdeka at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Every 17 August, Indonesia proudly celebrates its Independence Day, commemorating the nation's journey toward liberty while honoring the values of unity, resilience, and togetherness that have shaped the country for generations. Throughout Indonesia, the celebration is filled with festive...
Read morePadma Hotels Celebrates Indonesia’s Independence Day with Pesta Rakyat 2026: Celebrate Generations Together
This Independence Day, Padma Hotels invites families to celebrate Indonesia's rich traditions through Pesta Rakyat 2026, a heartwarming annual celebration inspired by this year's theme, "Celebrate Generations Together". Held across Padma Resort Legian, Padma Resort Ubud, Padma Hotel Semarang,...
Read moreWhat AI Gets Wrong About Buying Bali Property in 2026
A growing share of Bali's buyers, foreign and Indonesian alike, now arrive at their first advisory meeting having already built a working knowledge of the market from an AI model. They know the difference between leasehold and freehold. They...
Read moreWhat I Wish Every Visitor Knew Before Coming to Nusa Penida
By: Someone Who Actually Lives There Most people planning a trip to Nusa Penida start with the same five photos: Kelingking's T-rex cliff, the Broken Beach arch, Angel's Billabong, Diamond Beach, Crystal Bay sunset. Fair enough, they're stunning, and...
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Film Studios, Coffee Farms and Hospitals: How Bali Real Estate Makes Money Without a Single Villa
Bali real estate has a default setting. A villa, a pool, a nightly rate, a management company, and a spreadsheet...
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Nusa Penida Glass Project Faces Demolition as Legal Battle Unfolds
Bali continues to attract major tourism investment, with developers looking for new ways to make some of the island’s most...
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