Bali’s Villa Licensing Push Is Still Reshaping What You’ll Find on Airbnb
Bali's push for licensed villas is still reshaping Airbnb listings in 2026. Here's what changed since the March deadline and what it means for you.
Bali Tourism Awards 2026: Two Properties Just Took Home Top Honors
The Bali Tourism Awards 2026 named its winners on September 14 in Sanur. Here's who won and what it means for Bali hospitality.
A Tourist Died at Kelingking Beach: What Every Nusa Penida Visitor Should Know
A tourist died at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, after leaving the marked path. Here's what happened and how to actually stay safe if you visit.
AirAsia and Pegasus Just Made It Easier to Fly to Bali From Europe
AirAsia and Pegasus just launched a codeshare linking Europe to Bali via Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur. Here's what changed and what's still coming.
Gili Trawangan’s Water Crisis Is Sending Tourists Back to Bali: What Actually Happened
The Gili Trawangan water crisis has done something we don't often get to report honestly: it's made Bali look like the more reliable choice by comparison. Clean water on the small Lombok island stopped completely around midnight on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and within days roughly 300 tourists had checked out early rather than wait it out.The short version: this is happening on Gili Trawangan, off Lombok, not on Bali itself, but if you had a Gili day trip or stay planned as part of a wider
