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Soldier dies from lightning strike
A soldier from the 900th Infantry Battalion in Jembrana, Bali yesterday came to a tragic demise being struck by lightning while refilling his car with gasoline at Berawah village, Mendoyo District, Jembrana. Nobody knew where the lightning came from, no rain and it wasn’t cloudy, but suddenly lightning struck the soldier and his body was […]
Read MoreMan drowns off Legian beach
A seventy-three year old Dutch national, identified thus far only as William, drowned off popular Legian beach during the afternoon of Wednesday 19th November 2014. The man had been reportedly drinking beers with several of his friends on the beach when he decided to go for a swim in the ocean. At approximately 2:00pm, his […]
Read MoreBali Visa On Arrival To Be Scrapped
Posted on Nov 6, 2014 in Bali Guide, Bali News, Money, Musings, Travel
(VOA) VISA ON ARRIVAL UPDATE 18/03/2016: PLEASE NOTE: After a number of false starts on this subject, it now appears that within the next couple of weeks, this welcome news for Australian citizens will become a reality. Check with your travel agent! Indonesian Tourism Ministry announces plans to eliminate the US$35 visa-on-arrival fee for citizens […]
Read MoreBali Tourism Rapidly Increasing
It appears the number of Australian tourists travelling to Bali has increased significantly in the first half of the year, rather than decreasing in the wake of the TV show “What Really Happens in Bali”. Approximately 1.7 million tourists traveled to Bali during the first half of 2014, which represented a 15.75% increase over the […]
Read MoreNew Kuta Beach Hotel Opening Soon
Posted on Jun 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Bali News, Musings, Travel
World’s largest international serviced residence operator, Ascott Limited, will soon open a new hotel located on Kuta Beach later this year. Ascott Limited, established a franchise agreement with PT Menara Permata Propertindo, who will operate the 194-unit Citadines Kuta Beach Bali. Ascott Limited chief executive Lee Chee Koon, said the franchise agreement marks a new […]
Read MoreDengue Fever Vaccine Possible By 2015
Posted on Jun 18, 2014 in Bali Guide, Bali News, Health, Musings, Travel
Recent reports from a international pharmaceutical firm, suggests a vaccine for dengue fever could be made available as early as 2015. Mr. Guillaume Leroy, the vice president of the French firm Sanofi Pasteur, made the announcement during a dengue forum over the weekend, which was held by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Mr. Leroy […]
Read MoreBuleleng Airport On Hold
The Governor of Bali, has said the development of the Buleleng International Airport is currently on hold until after the conclusion of the presidential election. Buleleng International Airport development plan, has been included in budgeting legislation, which will be submitted to the central government following the final conclusion of the presidential election. Funding for the […]
Read MoreEvery 9 Days 1 Aussie Dies In Bali
Posted on Apr 7, 2014 in Bali Guide, Bali News, Musings
Bali is a place where anything can happen at any second, like fights, drunken falls causing the worst kind of accidents, bag snatching, traffic accidents, pick pocketing, and laced drinks to name a few. Unfortunately, from what starts out to be good fun, ends up being a nightmare for some people holidaying on the island. […]
Read MoreInteresting Bali TV Series Coming Soon
Posted on Apr 7, 2014 in Bali Guide, Bali News, Musings
Every year, close to one million Aussie holidaymakers and expats pour into the magical island of Bali seeking sun, fun and sometimes a new life. For many, it’s a place of adventure, opportunity and non-stop partying, but this island paradise can turn into a living hell. What really happens in Bali gives viewers unprecedented access […]
Read MoreAir Asia X to make Bali a major offshore hub for Australia
According to AirAsia and AirAsia X founder Tony Fernandes, Bali is not just good for a holiday, but also for a low cost longer haul airliner hub. However, the airlines management have not exactly been running around Australia shouting the news from all of the usual places. Never draw attention to strategically crucial plans, and […]
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