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In an effort to keep people informed, especially non-Indonesian speaking residents in Bali, this article shares the latest update on the Java-Bali emergency social restrictions (otherwise known as Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat, or PPKM). Update from 2 August 2021: In line with the national announcement by President Jokowi on 2 August 2021, as well as

The National Covid-19 Taskforce has implemented a new requirement for foreign nationals applying for an Indonesian visa to enter the country: foreign nationals must now be fully vaccinated to be permitted entry. This is done to protect Indonesian citizens from imported cases as a response to the reported Covid-19 variants from other countries. According to

Since publishing this article, the Government has implemented an Emergency Lockdown across Java and Bali. This lockdown will take place from 3 – 20 July and includes updated regulations on domestic travel. For full details please visit: Bali Emergency Lockdown Regulations (July 2021). Regulations have changed for domestic travellers coming to Bali, as stated in

Two very different but equally important Indonesia-focused documentaries have recently been released on iTunes for online viewing. ‘Bali: Island of the Dogs’ and ‘Ring of Fire: an Indonesian Odyssey’ have two things in common, those being: Dr. Lawrence Blair, an explorer, film-maker, author, psycho anthropologist and public speaker on the peoples and creatures of Indonesia;

The most common question asked to officials is When Will Bali Reopen for Tourists? After a brave announcement back in March that the island would ‘reopen in Mid-2021’, it seems that both the national and regional governments are doing their best to stick to that plan, with a rough estimation to reopen sometime this July

One of Bali’s most popular fine dining restaurants, Apéritif, has welcomed their new Head Chef, Maxie Millian, to lead the culinary team at this renowned Ubud destination. Apéritif Restaurant & Bar has remained incredibly active throughout Bali’s difficult months, becoming one of the very few fine dining destinations to stay open for Bali’s discerning gourmands.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali has added another title to its diverse culinary journey, inspired by a popular dining style from Mongolia and China. Bai Yun, meaning ‘white cloud’ in Mandarin, is the resort’s brand-new hot pot experience that treats you to premium-quality meat, fresh seafood, noodles, and more served in a bowl of piping hot

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, is pushing the Indonesian Government’s Work from Bali campaign once again, encouraging not only personal or private sector to work from Bali, but ministries as well. He stated that because ‘working from home’ was already a norm now, then why not work from Bali to

On Friday, 28 May 2021, Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique in Ubud will be host to a special collaboration dinner which will highlight French and Japanese cuisine, as well as six fine ingredients. Chef Chris Salans of Mozaic will be cooking alongside Chef Morita Shigehiko of Indigo Restaurant in Berawa – one of Bali’s best authentic Japanese

It’s an exciting moment for Bali, as the iconic Seminyak destination, Potato Head Beach Club, reopens after more than a year of closure. At the start of 2021, the Potato Head Family, had finally completed a ten-year project of creating ‘Desa Potato Head’ (Potato Head Village), with the final piece of the puzzle – Potato

On Earth Day, 22 April 2021, a pivotal documentary film will be premiered that is set to create significant change in the mindset of everyday Indonesians and wider audiences. PULAU PLASTIK, or ‘Plastic Island’, is an in-depth exploration on the extent to which plastic pollution now grips Indonesia, shown through the eyes of three individuals