Bali’s tap water isn’t always safe to drink. Aging infrastructure, polluted rivers, and inconsistent water treatment make quality unpredictable. Even treated water can harbor bacteria, parasites, chemicals, and heavy metals. Many treatment plants draw water from rivers that are already heavily...
Bali Real Estate 2025: Lessons from Bingin The demolition of several villas in Bingin earlier this year captured headlines across Indonesia and beyond. Investors were shocked to see modern, high-value villas torn down despite their popularity on booking platforms. The reason was not aesthetics,...
A bold new airport is coming to North Bali—fully funded by private investors and poised to reshape the island’s future. But is it the answer to Bali’s inequality, or a risky mega gamble?After being stalled for nearly a decade, the construction of the North Bali International Airport (BIBU) is...
When most people think of Bali, they picture lush rice fields, winding scooter rides, and the kind of spiritual that Instagram influencers dream about. But those who live on the island or visit during peak season know there’s another side: bumper-to-bumper traffic, overwhelmed infrastructure, and...
