Bali is still reeling from the huge success of the Sanur Bali International Half Marathon that was held on Sunday, 8th February. With fitness and fun still on everyone’s minds, the island’s leaders are now looking to build on this sporting success throughout 2026, in ways that will benefit both local communities and the 7 …
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Tourists in Bali are under increasing surveillance by immigration authorities. Following a rise in the number of visa violations detected by the Indonesian Immigration Agency earlier this year, new policies are in place to keep a close eye on tourists, travellers, digital nomads, and expats across the country. In early August 2025, the Indonesian Minister …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa, better known as the watersports capital of Bali, is booming in popularity right now. Despite high waves and less-than-ideal weather in the last few weeks, tourists are still making sure they tick Tanjung Benoa off their Bali bucket list. Questions had been raised over whether water sports activities in Tanjung Benoa would …
Preparations are on track for the IFSC Climbing World Cup, which will be held in Bali’s Nusa Dua from May 2nd to 4th, 2025. The event in Nusa Dua is part of a three-part Asian tour series for the sport, which will also see events held in China’s Keqiao and Wujiang. Nusa Dua is best …
Preparing to go on vacation can be a little stressful; there is a lot to think about and a lot to be easily distracted by. Have you got travel insurance? Have you arranged an airport pick-up? Does the dog sitter know where the spare key is?! Of all the checks and considerations tourists must complete …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has announced a new visa category that will make it easier for athletes and artists to visit the country. The visa category is not only going to make life easier for sportspeople and musicians to take part in events but also paves the way for more live events …
Tourists planning their trip to Bali are being urged to check the condition of their passports after one traveler received a huge fine, a long day out at Immigration, and ultimately deportation. One Australian traveler has spoken to the media about his ordeal at Bali Immigration after officials found an easy-to-miss issue with his passport. …
Uluwatu is Bali’s most trendy destination. A laid-back surfer retreat that offers tourists a taste of true luxury, Uluwatu balanced play, party, and peace in perfect measure. This week Uluwatu has welcomed an incredible new sports club to the scene. The tourist destination is undergoing a phase of rapid growth, and it is bringing out …
Typically speaking, when you think of Bali, you don’t immediately think of sports, right? The idea of Bali conjures up images of dense jungles, amazing restaurants and mountains of fresh coconuts, stunning beaches, and quiet traditional villages. That said, Bali is one of the best surfing destinations in the world. This year Bali is leaning …
Tourism leaders in Bali are predicting a boom in demand for watersports activities. Everything from parasailing to banana boating, snorkeling, and jet skis. As more direct flights from China to Bali are confirmed, tourism leaders have an inkling that demand for watersports activities will soar. Speaking to reporters, I Ketut Jaman, CEO of Bali Melali …
During his weekly press briefing, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has reiterated his commitment to bringing more sports tourism to the country. His renewed pledges of support come as Bali is preparing to host the prestigious Sportel Rendez-Vous on the 23rd and 24th of February. The event will be held at …
E-Sports athletes and gamers from around the world are preparing to travel to Bali ahead of the 2022 International Esports Federation World Championships. The biggest event in the e-sports world will kick off on the 27th of November and continue through to the 9th of December. Players can win a whopping half a million dollars, …