News
World-class surfers compete at Keramas Beach for this year’s WSL Championship Tour
Bali’s very own Keramas Beach, which is known for its high-performance waves, is the third stop for this year’s World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, an event bringing together more than 50 top surfers from across the globe.
Read more: World-class surfers compete at Keramas Beach for this year’s WSL Championship Tour
Bali man arrested for hitting wife, stabbing her alleged girlfriend out of jealousy
Two Balinese women are reportedly in critical condition after one of them was accused by her husband of having an extramarital lesbian affair.
I Gede Suartama, 29, is now in police custody after he stabbed 37-year-old Ni Kadek Cariani multiple times, allegedly out of jealousy, in the Sukawati sub-district of Gianyar Regency on Wednesday evening.
Read more: Bali man arrested for hitting wife, stabbing her alleged girlfriend out of jealousy
Fetch Surf Concept: We tried working out at Bali’s first surf training center and got our butts kicked
Surfers often say that “more surfing” and more time in the water is the best way to get better at surfing, and while there’s certainly truth in that statement, there’s now a gym in Bali for surf training that’s specifically designed for surfers to help improve their fitness and optimize their performance out in the waves.
Handmade Heroes: These Bali artisans are helping crafts find their cool again
Gone are the days when people thought of crafting as something that’s just within the purview of their grandmothers and preteens at summer camp. In a world where mass-produced products — and the throw-away culture that they encourage — are no longer a la mode, the phrase “hand-crafted” has become the big buzzword for industries spanning food, fashion, and design.
Read more: Handmade Heroes: These Bali artisans are helping crafts find their cool again
Bali on a budget: Free things to do on the island, from nature trails to art galleries
There’s no better bargain than “free”, so if you’re searching for an affordable vacation itinerary in Bali, look no further. Replete with stunning natural landscapes and beautiful traditional arts, the island offers plenty for visitors to explore without breaking the bank.
Read more: Bali on a budget: Free things to do on the island, from nature trails to art galleries
Bali beauty pageant promoting HIV education forced to cancel under pressure from anti-LGBT groups
A Bali beauty pageant promoting HIV education and equality has been called off after mounting pressure from hardline anti-LGBT groups.
The event, organized by Yayasan Gaya Dewata — a Denpasar-based Indonesian NGO focusing on HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support — was originally set for Oct.