Tourists preparing for their 2025 vacation in Bali need to be ahead of the game. From the e-visa on arrival to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, there are a series of hoops tourists have to go through before they can touch down on the Island of the Gods. Although a little time-consuming, it’s far better …
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Search and Rescue Teams in Bali have recovered the body of a woman who was spotted having fallen from a cliff top in Uluwatu. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, is believed to be a foreigner in Bali. Police are now investigating the case. In an operation that took place on 9th January 2024, a …
Police in Bali are on the hunt for an online motorcycle taxi driver who sexually assaulted a 33-year-old Chinese tourist on New Year’s Eve. The woman, known by her initials YA, reported the incident to the police, who are now seriously following up on the case. Although the driver is suspected of being an online …
The Bali Provincial Government is being urged to take more action to protect tourists while they are visiting the island. From tourist deaths due to falling trees at top attractions to a tourist getting seriously assaulted by a taxi driver on New Year’s Eve, Indonesian politicians are calling the province to account. The Deputy Chairperson …
We may only be a little over a week into 2025, but there are some Bali destinations that are already proving to be the big hits of the year. In Bali, travel trends tend to follow a similar pattern of emergence. First, destinations are discovered by young domestic tourists; then, they start to become popular …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is celebrating the arrival of the new look Tujuwan Airport Lounge. The white ribbon was cut by airport and airport lounge management in a ceremony earlier this week. Bali Airport is pleased to welcome the newly renovated lounge back to the airport. Now featuring a ‘futuristic’ design with …
Bali’s food scene is thriving! In 2025, we can expect to see dozens of new eateries appearing on the scene, from Ubud to Uluwatu, from Canggu to Seminyak; whether you’re after traditional Indonesian cuisines or some internationally inspired fair, foodies absolutely love Bali. In late December 2024 Ubud welcomed a suave new bistro to the …
Low-cost airline AirAsia has just confirmed that it will be launching a new Australia-Bali flight service in March 2025. AirAsia is one of the most affordable and, therefore, popular airlines for Australian and Indonesian tourists traveling between the two nations. The new route will operate between Darwin and Denpasar and launch on 22nd March 2025. …
New screening measures have been brought into place at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in anticipation of the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The virus, which is not fatal, is a respiratory virus that triggers a mild infection similar to that of the common cold. Bali Airport has installed a series of thermal …
A landslide has struck one of Bali’s most iconic coastal landmarks. In the early hours of Monday, 6th January, a landslide saw the Barak Cliffs at Pandawa Beach crumble into the road below. The Barak Cliffs are a popular photo spot for tourists as the narrow road is flanked by sheer white limestone cliffs. A …
Bali’s tourist taxi drivers are taking part in a series of peaceful protests, calling on the government to step in and help protect their livelihoods. The Bali Tourism Driver Struggle Forum (FPDP) marched to the Regional People’s Representative Council of Bali (Bali DPRD), the office of the provincial government, to make six very specific demands. …
In the coming months, a series of new water taxi services will be available directly from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The plan is to help tourists travel between the airport and their hotel as quickly as possible, improving the tourist experience and reducing the amount of traffic congestion on the roads. According …