Bali Beach Scam Warning for UK Tourists
UK tourists in Bali are warned of a beach entry fee scam at Dreamland Beach. Officials confirm the beach is free. Learn how to spot and avoid this fraud.
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Bali beach scam: Tourists charged illegal entry fee
Holidaymakers in Bali are being targeted by a scam where locals demand payment to enter a free beach. Authorities are investigating after footage went viral. Read our guide on how to avoid being caught out.
Man found dead for a week in Bristol homeless hostel
Zaid Jawad's body was discovered in a Bristol Salvation Army hostel a week after he was reported missing. Police and the charity are under scrutiny as an investigation is launched.
Bali drug mules fly business class after release
British drug smugglers Lisa Stocker and Jon Collyer check in at business class desk to fly home from Bali after their one-year sentences were slashed. Read the exclusive details.
Senior Dubai executive drowns in Bali scuba diving incident
Nathan John Scott, a 50-year-old senior executive at Dubai's Tristar Group, died while scuba diving in Bali. Witnesses report he suffered a panic attack after removing his regulator. Read the full investigation details.
Australian dies, mother injured in Bali scooter crash
A 33-year-old Australian man has died and a young mother is critically injured after a scooter crash in Bali. The couple had no travel insurance, facing over $50,000 in medical bills.
Journalist clears £30k debt living in Notting Hill hostel
Faced with an unpaid London internship and £30k debt, Zahra Khozema found an ingenious budget solution: a charity hostel in Notting Hill. Discover how she turned a tiny bunk into a financial lifeline.
Journalist wipes £30k debt living in London hostel
Zahra Khozema paid off £30,000 of debt in two years while living in a Notting Hill hostel. Discover her unique money-saving strategy in one of London's priciest areas. Read her full story here.
Britons spared Bali firing squad over £300k cocaine
Three Britons, including a mother-of-three, avoid death penalty in Bali for smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets. They receive one-year sentences and face deportation. Read the full story.
12 dead in Johannesburg mass shooting at hostel
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg hostel. Police are investigating the attack which has shocked South Africa. Read the latest updates.
12-year sentence for Bali cocaine in chocolate smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years in an Indonesian prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden inside Lindt chocolate wrappers. Read the full details of the case.
Australian gets 12 years for Bali cocaine smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years in an Indonesian prison for smuggling 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali. Read the full details of the court's harsh verdict.
Annie Knight criticises Bonnie Blue's $20 Bali fine
OnlyFans star Annie Knight says former friend Bonnie Blue's minimal penalty for a Bali porn arrest is 'disappointing' and disrespectful, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for travellers. Read the full story.
11 killed in South African hostel shooting
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects.
10 killed in Pretoria hostel shooting
Ten people have been shot dead and more than ten injured in a mass shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police are on the scene.
Bali Governor Threatens Major Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals
Bali's governor plans a major crackdown on Airbnb, citing tax losses and harm to hotels. This could disrupt travel for over 1.5 million Australian visitors annually. Read the latest on the proposed ban.
Woman in Bali death CCTV breaks silence over FIFO worker
Kristy Pepperell addresses the backlash after CCTV captured her comments following Byron Haddow's death in a Bali villa pool. She insists she did nothing wrong and has been cleared by police.
Bali's SEED Resort: A £26,673 Digital Detox Paradise
A journalist recounts his transformative four-day digital detox at SEED, an exclusive eight-villa resort in Bali, where disconnecting led to profound relaxation and unique luxury experiences. Discover the ultimate escape.
Bali's Dark Side: Expat Reveals 8 Hidden Downsides
A former Bali resident exposes the visa stress, pollution and infrastructure problems rarely shown on social media. Discover why paradise comes with a price.
Aussie tourist accused of stealing cap from Bali driver
An Australian tourist is accused of stealing a driver's cap in Bali, sparking outrage and highlighting ongoing issues with tourist behaviour on the island. Learn more about the incident and Bali's crackdown.
Heartwarming rescue of stray kittens in Bali
A woman's holiday in Bali took an unexpected turn when she found two stray kittens. Discover how she saved them and gave them a forever home. Read her touching story.
Bali advances plans to ban private beaches
Bali is set to ban private beaches, ensuring public access for religious ceremonies and social use. New legislation aims to overturn illegal restrictions by developers. Read more.
Bali moves to ban private beaches in tourism crackdown
Bali is implementing new legislation to protect public beach access after hotels and villas blocked locals from religious ceremonies. Governor aims to pass law by end of 2025.
Tourist dies in Bali hostel poisoning incident
A young Chinese tourist died and ten others were hospitalised after suspected mass poisoning at a Bali party hostel. Read the shocking details of this preventable tragedy.
Tourist dies in mass poisoning at Bali hostel after fumigation
A young tourist died and ten others hospitalised in suspected mass poisoning at a Bali hostel previously criticised for bed bugs. Read the shocking details and safety warnings.
Laos hostel reopens after methanol deaths
The Laos hostel where six tourists, including two Australians, died from methanol-laced drinks is set to reopen under a new name, as families demand justice.
British Grandma's 12-Year Bali Death Row Ordeal
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her fight against death sentence in Bali after 12 years for drug trafficking. Her case highlights international legal battles and human rights concerns.
£70/night Swiss spa hostel redefines budget travel
Discover Switzerland's most luxurious budget accommodation - a stunning spa hostel offering thermal pools, mountain views and designer dorms for just £70 per night.
British drug mule may walk free after 12 years
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, may be released directly if she returns to Britain after 12 years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison.
British woman freed from Bali death row returns to UK
A British woman facing execution in Indonesia for drug offences has been freed and flown home to the UK on compassionate grounds, ending her harrowing ordeal on Bali's death row.
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