Bali Friday Edition 15

"I Won't Return to Bali, " Says 'Lonely Planet' Co-Founder—Why?

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It’s Friday. This is the Bali Media.

Top Stories

In Bali’s Highlands, a Reclining Buddha Offers Stillness on a Sacred Day

‘Lonely Planet’ Co-Founder Won’t Return to Bali — Here’s Why

Two Kazakhstan Nationals Arrested in Bali for Attempted Meth Distribution, Tied to Boss Known as ‘EVIL’

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No Weekend Plans?

Connect with other digital nomads, join networking events, or explore Bali on trips together. Here’s what’s going on this weekend.

Saturday, May 17

  • CLOTHING SWAP N BRUNCH

  • Breath, Sound and Mantra

  • Engaging Content Creation for Marketing with AI

  • Karaloko Karaoke X Afterparty

Sunday, May 18

  • Groovy Wild Listening Party

  • LETS GO LOCO LATIN POOL PARTY

  • Balinese Fire Ceremony and Meditation

  • Sunday Board Game Night

  • Sunday Movie Night (Shutter Island [2010])

Helpful Bali resources

Choosing a safe and reasonably-priced ferry company for your trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan or the Gili Islands

Guides to no-gojek zones in Canggu, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Bali's airport