The Latest Breaking News from Bali

If Ramayana Was Myth, Why Do These 5 Countries Still Celebrate It?

For thousands of years, the Ramayana has been one of the most influential stories in human civilization. Written by the sage Valmiki, the epic tells the journey of Lord Ram, his exile, the abduction of Sita, and the battle against Ravana. Many people today discuss the Ramayana as mythology, literature,…

Times Life · Mar 6

Businessman’s Son, 28, Begs Family To Pay $10 Million After Being Abducted During Bali Vacation

Abductors reportedly identified Igor Komarov’s location after his girlfriend shared vacation photos of them on Instagram.

Bored Panda · Mar 4

Bali: why it's a place I return to again and again

Despite its popularity with influencers and digital nomads, Bali is as charming as ever if you know where to look

Evening Standard · Mar 3

British men jailed for smuggling 1.3kg of cocaine into Bali

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The Independent UK · Feb 26

Two British men jailed for combined 20 years for smuggling cocaine into Bali

Both were facing the death penalty in Indonesia, which has some of the strictest drug trafficking laws in the world

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowances

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict apologises as he is deported to US

Tommy Schaefer to face Chicago court after deportation from Indonesia

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Indonesia frees and deports American who spent 11 years in prison for Bali 'suitcase murder'

Indonesia has freed and deported an American man after he spent 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend’s mother on the tourist island of Bali

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Australian OnlyFans model apologises after bikini theft in Bali sparks outrage

Gemma Doyle says she has paid compensation to the boutique

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Hedera: Hedera review – Cornwall, Georgia and Bali combine on joyful debut

The Bristol-based folk ensemble travel widely on their first album, exploring global influences with sparkling, springlike warmth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20