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Condé Nast Traveler
4 days ago
- Condé Nast Traveler
15 Things to Know Before Visiting Bali
When planning your trip to Bali, keep in mind that many shops, restaurants, and businesses may close on sacred days, according to the Hindu calendar. Polina Kuzovkova/Unsplash Know the sacred days Hindu tradition has deep roots in Bali, and the island hosts numerous religious ceremonies and festivals throughout the year. On these sacred days, many shops, restaurants, and businesses may close, so it's wise to consider this when planning your trip. Even if you're not observing the rituals yourself, visitors are expected to respect local customs and adjust their activities accordingly. While ceremonies are often vibrant and open to observation, visitors should be respectful: Ask permission before taking photos, dress modestly, especially when entering temples, and avoid blocking processions or interrupting rituals. The most significant of these events is Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, which will next be observed from March 19 to March 20, 2026. During this 24-hour period, the entire island comes to a complete standstill—airports close, roads are empty, and even internet and broadcast services go offline. Everyone, including tourists, must stay indoors or within resort grounds, keep lights dimmed and curtains drawn at night, and avoid making loud noise. Go beyond Canggu There's so much more to Bali than Canggu and Ubud—or even the well-trodden paths of Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. Venture beyond these tourist hotspots and you'll find areas that offer just as much, if not more, in nature and cultural richness without the crowds. Pererenan is Bali's up-and-coming spot, offering laid-back beaches and a food scene that might just be redefining island dining. On the eastern coast, Manggis is ideal for those seeking solace, where big-name brands like Amankila and Alila overlook the Lombok Strait. Further northeast, Amed is known for diving, snorkeling, and volcanic black sand beaches, while Munduk in the highlands is blessed with cool mountain climate, waterfalls, and scenic treks. Just off the mainland, the Nusa Islands—Ceningan, Lembongan, and Penida—offer a different kind of beachside escape with dramatic coastlines and a slower pace that feels worlds away from Bali's bustle. Beware Bali belly For those that haven't heard of 'Bali Belly,' or those who haven't experienced it, consider yourself lucky. Bali Belly is quite real and a common nickname for traveler's diarrhea, often caused by consuming contaminated food or water leading to gastrointestinal distress. It typically resolves in a few days with rest and hydration. You can avoid it by sticking to bottled or boiled water and saying no to iced drinks (unless you can confirm that that ice was made from purified water). Many clinics also provide mobile IV drip services straight to your hotel or villa. There's so much more to Bali than Canggu and Ubud. Travelers would do well to explore the island beyond the usual tourist hot spots. Alexa West/Unsplash Temples, national parks, and some beaches sometimes have official dual pricing, which means tourists do occasionally pay more than locals. Fabio Verhorstert/Unsplash Tourists pay more than locals Tourists typically pay more than locals at many attractions on the island. Temples, national parks, and some beaches sometimes have official dual pricing, with foreigners typically paying higher entrance fees than Indonesian citizens. For example, locals might pay IDR 10,000 (0.60¢ USD) while tourists are charged IDR 50,000 ($3 USD) or more. In informal settings like markets, taxis, or tours, prices can also be higher for tourists unless negotiated. Don't feed the animals Stray dogs and cats are a frequent sight across Bali and wild monkeys freely roam jungle areas and temple grounds. While they may seem harmless, it's best to observe from a distance and avoid them. Bali monkeys are known to pickpocket tourists, so keep your phones, glasses, hats, and snacks in your bag.
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The best bars and nightlife in Bali
There was a time when Kuta Beach was the island's party central, but the tectonic plate of Balinese nightlife has been on a westward drift for several decades. These days, Bali's nocturnal happenings have their epicentre in Seminyak and neighbouring Canggu. The Bukit Peninsula (Bali's far south) has also seen rapid development, with new beach clubs and bars opening almost every week. Nightlife here tends to focus on the beach areas and vibrant Ubud town, but with more than 400 miles of coastline, there are enough spots to appeal to everyone, whether you're looking for a party zone or a chilled sunset cocktail venue. Here are some of the finest. All our recommendations below have been hand-selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best beaches in Bali. Find out more below, or for more Bali inspiration, see our guides to the island's best hotels, restaurants, things to do and beaches. Best beach-front venues Rock Bar Named more for the geological setup than the style of music, this incredibly exciting nightspot at Ayana Resort and Spa is the setting for a night out that you'll talk about long after your holiday has ended. The evening begins with the funicular ride (expect queues) down to the waveside grotto – and it just gets wilder and more exciting. The Round Deck, a private VIP island high above the crashing waves, is the centre point of this incredible 880-seat venue. FINNS Beach Club Much more than a mere nightlife venue, FINNS is a Bali institution. It's often described as the world's best beach club and some people come to the Island of the Gods specifically to visit. Dedicated party-goers sometimes arrive before lunch and keep going until closing time at midnight. This adults-only venue is vast and, while the music varies, the background beat is cleverly maintained across the three pools, 11 bars and two 'party restaurants'. La Plancha Styled on a Spanish chiringuito (beach bar), this spot is perhaps the best-value nightlife venue on the island. La Plancha, meaning grill in Spanish, serves great meals – from Cajun chicken skewers to snapper ceviche – and tapas-style snacks. Most visitors are drawn for sundowner cocktails and live music, but all enjoy the beanbags that sit beneath a kaleidoscope of parasols. This wide section of beach is great for people-watching, with beach volleyball, football and surfing coming to a climax around sunset. Return to index Best bars for a laid-back vibe Pinstripe Bar It's like stepping back in time to the roaring '20s when you walk into Bali's most glamorous and romantic speakeasy-style venue. This soulful, atmospheric and supremely cool bar often serves as a nightcap spot for those who have just enjoyed a seven-course degustation menu at neighbouring Apéritif restaurant – part of Viceroy Bali. Yet Pinstripes should be considered a destination in its own right. Order from a tantalising menu or ask head mixologist Panji to rustle up something bespoke. Single Fin Bali A super-cool retro beach hangout where you can gaze down on the surfers challenging Uluwatu's famous waves. Single Fin Sundays are a regular fixture for many islanders and expats who come for the laid-back vibe and comfort food; fish and chips, tacos and well-stacked burgers. The Guinness beef stew is a firm favourite and the Last Wave cocktail, a fruity mix of spiced rums and absinthe, serves as the finest possible accompaniment to an Uluwatu sunset. Return to index Best for music The Iron Fairies Bali Award-winning designer Ashley Sutton has created this magical nightspot by transforming a 500-capacity venue in the heart of Seminyak into a stylised Australian mine. It's tooled in hand-hewn timber, leather and – you guessed it – iron. A mind-bending combination of industrial steampunk and avant-garde chic, this incredible venue (open until 3am) is considered by many to be the place to be seen in Bali. The live music and sophisticated cocktail menu are added incentives to visit. Area: Seminyak Website: Price: £££ Getting in: Strictly no beach wear or vests Motel Mexicola If it's margaritas that rock your boat, then this place, offering six different recipes, is unmissable. If you're a fan of mezcal, even more so – there are almost a dozen varieties on the menu. Looking for great dance music from celebrated DJs? You'll find that too. This is almost certainly Bali's most colourful nightspot; full of typically flamboyant Mexican flair and excellent Mexican cuisine. Motel Mexicola celebrates everything from Mexican Independence Day to Day of the Dead and International Margarita Day. Savaya Uluwatu's trendiest nightspot is the venue for some of Bali's hottest DJs. The cliff top location, high over Uluwatu's crashing waves, is absolutely sublime – especially at sunset when the ocean seems to turn to fire. Savaya is often rated as Asia's premier spot for clubbing and is focused around a sinuous infinity pool. Since it opens at 1pm, it's also an ideal daytime pool hangout. Return to index Best for cocktails Sundara Just 20 minutes after leaving Bali's international airport, you can find yourself sitting in front of a 57m infinity pool overlooking Jimbaran's white sand, sipping a zero-waste tropical cocktail: try the Mangrove Revival, an irresistibly zesty, fruity and fresh gin and absinthe combo topped with a mangrove flower. Sundara is part of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and the Day At The Bay package includes a Sundara lunch. The Shady Pig Vintage bootleg Bali, with all the intrigue and mystery of the 1920s prohibition era, comes alive at this secret spot in Canggu. The password that gains you access changes daily. Find it by contacting them via WhatsApp or Instagram, although you'll still have to use some detective work to find the exact location – unless the queue outside gives you a clue. It's a tiny, cosy venue with a great vibe and even better cocktails. Try the barrel-aged Negroni or the Sexy Colada. Return to index How we choose Every bar in this curated list has been expertly chosen by our destination expert, to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of areas and styles, from popular city beaches to lesser-known corners, to best suit every type of traveller. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up-to-date recommendations. About our expert Mark Eveleigh I first fell in love with West Bali during a surf trip 25 years ago. Since then, I've returned at every opportunity and, whenever I'm not on assignment, I write from a bamboo and thatch house in the West Balinese village of Pekutatan.
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- News.com.au
Why Aussies are ditching the Bali dream
Aussies say they are rethinking their trips to Bali after a clip exposed the dire reality of the holiday destination. For years, Bali has had a longstanding friendship with Aussies and their Bintang shirts – but that may all be coming to a heartbreaking end. Fed-up Aussies are now revealing their plans to ditch the holiday island as overcrowding and two-hour traffic jams take over. In a clip posted to social media, hundreds of bikes and cars can be seen flooding a street in Canggu in bumper-to-bumper traffic. With almost half-a-million views, people were quick to brand the scenes an 'absolute hell hole.' 'This has me rethinking staying in Canggu in a few weeks,' said one. 'I was going to Canggu tomorrow. I'm going to Bangkok, Thailand now. I literally changed my plans overnight,' said another. 'Bali is destroyed,' wrote a third. 'It makes no sense to go to Bali anymore. It's too touristy,' said a fourth. The once-sleepy Canggu has burst onto the world stage in recent years due to its pristine beaches and bustling night-life. Just 45 minutes from Seminyak, the beach town has experience a rapid growth in popularity as tourists and locals attempt to venture into less-crowded places. Earlier this year, leaders in Canggu came together to discuss the biggest issue the community is facing: traffic. During the meeting held in January, the Badung Regency Government met with Canggu Traditional Village Leaders and local police. The meeting was also attended by the Head of the Traffic Unit of Badung Police, AKP I Wayan Sugianta, and the Head of North Kuta Police, AKP Yusuf Dwi Admodjo. They revealed a range of solutions have been offered to ease the problem. 'Solutions discussed included conducting traffic engineering at several key points around the resort area, implementing a one-way system, and increasing road capacity,' reported The Bali Sun. A senior commissioner revealed that authorities have been conducting traffic engineering at several key points around the area. 'Next, the Transportation Agency and the Badung Police Traffic Unit will discuss with relevant stakeholders to determine which points,' he added. 'Currently, what we can do is deploy a traffic jam relief team that goes around to the congestion points. We hope for support from the community so that all efforts made, run well.' The implementation of sea taxi services has also been proposed with the new services operating between Bali Airport, Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Benoa and Nusa Penida. In 2024, over 1.5 million Australian tourists visited Bali. In November last year alone, foreign tourist visits to Bali reached 72,900 people, with Aussies contributing to 24 per cent of all international arrivals, specifically 118,182 visits, according to The Bali Sun. Despite this, over 12 per cent of Aussies are projected to visit Japan in 2025, a number which Japan's National Tourism Organization says will continue to grow. Between the congestion and over-tourism, Aussies may well be making the switch from Bintang to Sake.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
That's brave! Inside Channel Nine reporter's star-studded wild hens party in Bali - the night before her wedding
Channel Nine reporter Hannah Sinclair has gone out with a bang before saying 'I do' – celebrating her hen's night in true party-girl style in Bali. The 33-year-old, who serves as the network's European Correspondent, shared a glimpse into the celebrations on Thursday, posting several photos and videos from her big night out in the trendy resort town of Canggu. In one wild clip, the bride-to-be was seen tearing up the dance floor in a revealing white dress, letting her hair down at a local nightclub as she belted out DJ Ötzi's iconic hit, Hey Baby. Hannah looked to be living her best life as she jumped on stage, threw her hands in the air and dished out high fives to her fellow partygoers. The glamorous journalist also treated fans to a sneak peek of her pink-themed poolside bash at a luxury Bali resort, where she partied with several of her Channel Nine colleagues and close friends. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Hannah posed for photos with the likes of Today weather presenter Tim Davies and reporters Ashley Carter, Pippa Bradshaw and Tiffiny Genders – all of whom have jetted in for the occasion. whom have She captioned the post cheekily: 'What did you do for your hens party? Oh you know... this and that.' Many of Hannah's celebrity friends took to the comment section to offer their well wishes. Veteran Today star Airlie Walsh, who was unable to attend the bash because she was at Delta Goodrem's destination wedding in Malta, shared a love heart emoji. Nine News Perth presenter Tracy Vo chipped in with 'stunner'. 'You look gorge! Hope you had fun!' 9News star Natalia Cooper added. Hannah has worked with the Nine Network since May 2016 as a reporter. She relocated to London last year to accept a position as their Europe Correspondent. Hannah is set to marry her long-time partner Mitch Burke on Friday. The presenter made headlines earlier this month when she was aboard a challenging Qantas flight. Passengers were stunned when told they had to pay in cryptocurrency or cash to book new flights after their plane was forced to divert to Azerbaijan. The QF2 plane flying from London to Singapore was forced to reverse course and make the sudden landing after a passenger went into cardiac arrest. Hundreds of passengers then found themselves in an uncertain situation at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in the country's capital Baku. The passengers were told the flight to Singapore could not continue as the crew had already reached their maximum legal working hours, and the plane had to undergo maintenance. They were offered overnight accommodation and told they could use their existing tickets on another flight, but anyone who could not wait that long could pay for alternative flights if they had cash or crypto. Hannah, who was on board the plane, took to social media to slam the situation. 'Hey Qantas currently stranded in Azerbaijan with almost 500 other passengers after a medical emergency. There's been no help getting a different flight and airport staff are asking for us to pay for new flights in crypto or cash only? Not okay, she said.
Malay Mail
17-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Two suspects arrested over Australian man's murder in Bali villa shooting
DENPASAR, June 17 — Two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of an Australian man at a villa on the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali have been arrested after a days-long manhunt, police said today. Authorities have been searching for two men after the shooting of Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old Australian national, on Saturday. He was killed when two people burst into his villa in the tourist area of Canggu and at least one opened fire. A second man, 34-year-old Sanar Ghanim, was seriously wounded in the attack. One of the suspects was apprehended in the capital Jakarta while a second was to be returned from abroad, national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters, without identifying the country or giving details about the suspects. 'Regarding the shooting of Australian citizens, I already received reports from the regional police chief (in Bali). They have been secured,' Listyo said. 'One is already in Jakarta, another is on his way from abroad, (they) will enter Jakarta.' The arrests were made following cooperation between Indonesian police, immigration authorities and the Australian Federal Police, he said, adding Bali police would later release further details about the arrests. Jakarta police and the Australian embassy in Jakarta did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. Witnesses, including Radmanovic's wife, said the perpetrators who fled the scene after the attack were speaking in English with a thick Australian accent, according to a local police statement. Gun crime on the island of Bali and wider Indonesia is rare, and the archipelago nation has strict laws for illegal gun possession. — AFP
