Bali Hotels Urged To Increase Flood-Proofing As Rainy Season Devastation Continues 

This week, Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, received an audience with the US Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter Haymond, at his offices in Denpasar. The pair discussed international relations, public safety, business, and tourism. Bali is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, and an increasing number of these visitors are American.  During …

In 2026, with so many different travel trends to keep up with, there is something to be said for doing away with what’s hot and doing what feels good! All day lounging in Bali’s intimate, low-key luxury beach clubs always feels good. Bali is home to some of the biggest and most famous beach clubs in …

Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues …

It is one of the most wonderful times of the year to be in Indonesia. As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. …

With Bali set to welcome more than 7 million tourists in 2026, leaders are working to ensure that everyone on the island feels safe and abides by the law. While the vast majority of foreigners in Bali respect local culture and customs, some choose to break the law, engage in criminal activity, and pose a …

Bali may be one of the safest destinations for vacation travel in the world, but during this rainy season, a different set of risks arises. Bali currently ranks 83 on the Traveler Safety Index, with scams the greatest concern. With the rainy season still in effect for at least another month, tourists should also be …

These floods are no joke. Bali is facing one of the worst rainy seasons in recent history, and with both local communities and tourists being evacuated from their homes and hotels, it’s important that everyone takes a cooperative approach in these trying times.  While the weather is set to improve towards the end of the …

Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort, but it is seriously feeling like the most modern of all the vacation destinations along the southern coast. Sanur has been transformed into Indonesia’s Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism, and this change of function has opened the door to a whole new chapter of travel and tourism in …

Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand tourist destinations right now. The island, which can be reached from Bali via a short, fast boat ride, is home to some of the province’s most famous vistas, including Kelingking Beach. Over the coming months, leaders on the island want to develop more eco-tourism and evolve the …

Extremely heavy rains have been pouring down across southern Bali for more than 24 hours, resulting in serious flooding and communities in need of evacuation. Though the peak of the rainy season has passed, heavy and persistent rain will continue through to early April.  Bali is facing one of the most extreme rainy seasons in …

More than four days of heavy rain in Bali have caused widespread flooding across the central south of the island. While both local community members and tourists are being evacuated from their homes and accommodation, response teams are working around the clock to ensure public safety. The flooding is having a huge impact on mobility …

We may be over the peak of the rainy season here in Bali, but the weather is far from stable. With heavy rains and strong winds hitting many parts of the island this weekend, tourists are reminded that it is still essential to keep one eye on the forecast.  Bali is a destination synonymous with …