MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence

A court in Bali has sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Hindu observance

The Independent UK · Aug 20

CDC Has Issued Its Only Active Zika Travel Notice, and It Is for One of Asia's Most Popular Vacation Islands

The CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel notice for Indonesia after infections were reported among travelers returning from Bali.

Medical Daily · Aug 13

Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali

Rescuers saved 211 people from a ferry fire near Bali island. One passenger's body was recovered after the blaze erupted at sea. The Putri Yasmin ferry was carrying vehicles and motorcycles when the fire started. Rough seas and high waves complicated the extensive rescue operation efforts. Authorities are investigating the…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Bali’s traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition – but they’re quickly disappearing

Five decades ago, Bali’s coastline was adorned with traditional fishing canoes with colourful carvings of mythical elephant-fish. Where did they go?

The Conversation · Jul 31

Two Dutch Expats Blacklisted From Bali After Run Club's 'Western Names' Sparks Discrimination Row

Two Dutch nationals have been banned from Indonesia for allegedly organising a Bali run club that excluded locals, sparking discrimination claims and visa regulation concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

'Instant Karma': Crypto Scammer Who Mocked Kids With Cancer Robbed of $14,000 in Bali

Ronnie Magrehbi, a controversial crypto figure, claims $14,000 was stolen by Australian girls in Bali. The incident led to their arrest, highlighting Magrehbi's troubled past and ongoing legal issues.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

4 ways to steal the style from exotic holiday getaways

Bringing vacation-inspired vibes into your home is easier than you think, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'

PARIS - Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

In This New Hidden Bali Hotel, 'Cosmic Tropical' Interiors Set the Tone for a Whimsical and Sustainable, yet Luxurious Stay

Who said sustainability has to be boring? At Ubud's Moon Gang, Sydney studio YSG conjures a vision of a future where humans and the environment are as one

Livingetc · Jul 20

From Setback to Turning Point — This Toronto Penthouse's 1980s Shell Set the Scene for a Home With "the Emotional Qualities of a Boutique Hotel"

An urban retreat with a characterful past, the home echoes the American Southwest's earthy landscapes, Bali's tropical calm, and the spiritedness of an Austin hospitality favorite

Livingetc · Jul 17