Bali customs officer accused of extorting tourist over phone 'fine'
The tourist from Taipei said he was taken aside to 'haggle' over the $6300 fine.
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Bali announces latest tourist activity it will crack down on
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Bali deports Italian dance teacher after beach lessons go 'viral'.
The foreign national was deported on Tuesday for abusing the terms of her visa.
Australian expat deported from Bali over viral video
An Aussie expat was deported from Bali after a video went viral, of her wild behaviour.
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Warning over Bali ‘coin scam’ targeting Australian tourists
An Australian woman has warned fellow tourists travelling to Bali about a new scam.
Bali warning after shock find in luggage
A traveller issued a warning after she found something suspicious in her luggage.
'Ignorant' Russian tourist apologises for disgusting stunt in Bali
The man said he 'didn’t mean to offend anyone' with the rude act.
Moped bans and online morality: Bali publishes six rules for returning tourists
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This popular activity could get you kicked out of Bali
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Bali’s big move on tourists’ skimpy outfits
Bali has had enough of tourists who misbehave and dress inappropriately.
Tourist’s Bali menu mistake costs more than the holiday
An Aussie tourist has been left red faced and out of pocket by a common menu mix-up.
‘I could see my kneecap’: Woman’s $52k Bali holiday nightmare
A decision a Sydney woman initially thought was harmless almost killed her.
‘Fragile’ newborn fighting for her life in Bali given lifeline
Melbourne mum of a 7-week-old baby fighting for her life in Bali has shared an update.
Brazilian tourist could face death penalty in Bali
The teen could face the firing squad after allegedly smuggling drugs in her luggage.
Mystery surrounds young tourist's death in Bali
Devastated family search for answers after the mysterious death of their 25-year old.
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This retired Boeing 737 is being transformed into a luxury Bali villa
The jet turned luxury holiday apartment hopes to open in March this year.
Oligarchs abroad: Russia disciplines officials for flashy wartime holidays
Russian officials and their children have been called out over lavish holidays.
‘Bashed pretty good’: Tourist's horror mugging in Bali
A young man has been left with severe injuries after an incident in Bali
‘Garbage season’: Bali photos reveal grim reality of wet season waste
Visitors this summer were shocked by the state of Bali's most prized beaches.
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Aussie tourist shares terrifying experience in Bali
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‘Like going back to the days before you were out’: Gay Kiwi reveals the reality of travel
"So many different countries, we just don't go to."
Mystery death in Bali after student's dental treatment
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Bali's $200,000 retiree visa shakeup may see expat exodus
Bali has become a popular place for Kiwis to retire. Soon that could change.
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'Bali is Bali as usual': Officials scramble to contain sex law panic
Tourists have nothing to fear, say Bali officials.
No raids: Three things to ease fears about Bali sex ban
Tourism industry in the country is urging calm.