Bali Friday Edition 28

Former Blue Ocean Hotel at Bingin Beach Destroyed by Fire

August 22, 2025

It’s Friday. This is the Bali Media.

Top Stories

Fire Engulfs Former Blue Ocean Hotel at Bingin Beach

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Governor Koster Rejects Casino Development in Bali Despite Rp100 Trillion Offer

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, 23 August

  • Impact Trip: Turtle Release & Mangrove Kayaking

  • Caffeine AI Meetup

  • Jiwa Membership Launch Day

  • Painting at the Rice Fields

  • Sip and Stitch

  • Secret Comedy Night in Seminyak

  • Karaloko Karaoke & Afterparty

  • Canggu Party Night x Morabito

Sunday, 24 August

  • Let’s Be Real

  • Mandala Art: Step Within the Circle

  • Healing But Fun Festival

  • Balinese Fire Ceremony & Meditation

  • Sunday Board Game Night

  • Sunday Movie Night – Logan (2017)

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