Bali Friday Edition 5

Government discounts Bali airfare, Apple opens Bali academy, and Bali wants more people named "Nyoman" and "Ketut"—Why?

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Top Stories

National 14% Airfare Discount Officially Announced—See the Flight Dates

Newly Released Satellite Images Reveal Bali Before the Tourism Boom – Explore the Interactive Map

Apple Opens Developer Academy in Bali, Welcoming Local and International Students

Bali Government Wants More People Named “Nyoman” and “Ketut”, Prepares Economic Incentives—Why?

No Weekend Plans?

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

Saturday, March 8

  • Melukat Purification, Balinese Fire Ceremony + Meditation

  • Sip and Paint: Watercolor Workshop 6.0

  • International Women’s Day

Sunday, March 9

  • Day Trip: Waterfall and Rice Field Adventure

  • 3D Flower Painting Workshop

  • Breath & Ice in the Garden

  • Sunday Morning Mingle

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