Balian

The Alchemist: Meet Shankari Ashton

Remko TanisJanuary 25, 2016

by Remko TanisJanuary 25, 20160

Meet Shankari, also known as ‘Shankari the Alchemist’, who put Balian, a village on the west coast of Bali, on...

Eat, Pray, Smile

Tess JoyceMarch 25, 2014August 8, 2025

by Tess JoyceMarch 25, 2014August 8, 20250

“Ketut Liyer? You mean Ketut Liar?” is a commonly repeated joke in Bali, although I did meet a couple of...

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

17 Jun 2026 — Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently emphasised the importance of improving transportation access to Ngurah Rai International Airport to address growing traffic congestion caused by rising tourist arrivals. The growth in tourist visits, which has had a positive impact on the Balinese economy, also requires that tourist destinations remain unaffected by...

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

15 Jun 2026 — A mugging targeting a New Zealand national in the Tuban Underpass area of Kuta, Badung, Bali, has gone viral on social media, with local police currently hunting for the perpetrator. In footage captured by a dashboard camera on the 12th of June, the perpetrator can be seen following the victim,...

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

Arts/Entertainment

Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

23 Feb 2024 — Time to be charmed by the best of Indonesian cinema but also, educated about all the things that make up this complex, yet diverse nation. Contrary to what our parents might think, films can be a profound means of education. From watching brilliantly crafted films, audiences can discover the more...

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Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

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Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Rise by 8.24%, Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach US$4.05 Billion

18 Jun 2026 — Indonesia’s tourism sector delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with tourism foreign exchange earnings reaching US$4.05 billion (approximately Rp68.28 trillion), representing a 6.3% increase compared with the same period last year. The Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Agency, Muhammad Qodari, divulged that the increase in...

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Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Rise by 8.24%, Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach US$4.05 Billion

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