Wild Encounters In Bali Are Rare And Can Help Tourists Connect Deeply To Island’s Culture 

As Governor Koster starts his second term in office, he will outline his vision for the next five years. As the Governor of Bali, he will oversee a series of enormous development projects that will impact both local communities and tourists over the next few years. Speaking to the media on Wednesday 12th March, Governor …

Tourists in Bali’s Ubud are being warned to watch their steps as they walk around the island’s arts and culture capital. A huge section of the sidewalk on the popular street of Jalan Raya Kedewatan has crumbled, making it impossible to walk through safely.  The section of sidewalk in question can be found by the …

Just over a year has passed since Bali introduced its Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory tourism tax requires all international visitors to pay an IDR 150,000 contribution to protect Balinese culture and nature and help level up tourism infrastructure, but 13 months in, not only are tourists not paying, they’re also not seeing the benefits …

Tourists and travelers who will be in Bali on the 29th of March are reminded that all travel will be forbidden for 24 hours as the island falls silent to observe Nyepi Day. Also known as the Balinese Day of Silence, Nyepi is the most sacred festival for Balinese Hindus and all those on the …

Readers of DestinAsian magazine have voted Bali the Best Island for Travel in 2025. The magazine, popular with English-speaking readers across the continent, hosts its awards annually, and experienced travellers share their insights to help compile the list.  Bali has beaten the likes of the Maldives, Boracay in the Philippines, Phuket in Thailand, Phu Quoc …

Tourists visiting Bali, specifically those visiting Nusa Penida, are being urged to be extremely mindful of where they choose to swim in the ocean. Though the waters around Bali province are often crystal clear and extremely enticing, the powerful tidal currents beneath can be deadly.  Police in Nusa Penida have confirmed the successful rescue of …

Travel within Southeast Asia is about to get more exciting. Vietnam Airlines has just announced that it will launch a round-trip service between Ho Chi Minh City and Bali’s Denpasar. The news comes as both destinations are in top rankings as some of the best global travel destinations in 2025.  From 1st June 2025 jet …

Bali Immigration teams have issued updates about the latest round of deportations from the island. The deportations come as a warning to foreigners who may be unclear about immigration law to get up to speed, and as a deterrent to those considering breaking the rules.  A British man, known by his initials KSM, has been …

Tourists traveling to Bali might need to reconsider their travel day outfits from now on. An amusing story coming out of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is a timely prompt for tourists entering Indonesia to give a moment’s thought to what they are going to wear when they arrive and depart from the province.  …

We’re going to offer up a controversial opinion here. During your first trip to Bali, you shouldn’t be rushing around trying to tick off every last thing on your bucket list. As a travel destination, Bali is not going anywhere, and we know you’re going to be back. With that in mind, use your first …

Bali has just announced that it will be developing a new port international port off Serangan Island in Denpasar. The port, to be known as Marina International, will be able to accommodate up to 140 luxury yachts.  Serangan Island is a little-known destination located between Benoa and Nusa Dua. Serangan Island has been a traditional …

Bali has just welcomed its new Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regents for another five-year term. As the new cycle formally gets underway, leaders are committing to new promises and targets for the community of Bali. Naturally high on the list of priorities are waste management, traffic congestion, and tourism. The new Regent of Badung, Wayan …