Police in Bali have formally reminded both locals and tourists on the island that uploading videos or photos of anyone breaking the law on the island could be a criminal act unto itself. This is because Indonesia has some of the strictest online defamation laws anywhere in the world. On Sunday, 28th May, Bali’s Governor …
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Boasting pristine sandy beaches and truly breathtaking clifftop vistas, Uluwatu is fast becoming one of the most highly sought-after destinations on the island. As popularity soars, so does the development of tourism infrastructure. A new apartment complex that is under construction in the area is triggering mixed feelings amongst Bali lovers. The Cube Apartment complex …
Indonesia has announced that the Department of Immigration will soon launch the ‘Golden Visa.’ This new visa category is set to be a residency-by-investment style policy that officials hope will help attract international talent to boost the Indonesian economy. Speaking from the Vice Presidential Palace on Monday, 29th May, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative …
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Bali’s Governor Koster has made a series of announcements that will have huge impacts on tourists visiting Bali in a variety of ways. On Sunday, 28th May, Governor Koster announced a formal ban on foreigners using cryptocurrency in Bali, as well as new changes to the way in which tourists can hire vehicles and report …
The Governor of Bali has made a series of announcements that will heavily impact travelers planning their trip to the island. In the last few weeks, the provincial government has proposed a ban on all tourists driving on the island; following a press conference on Sunday evening, Governor Wayan Koster has taken the first steps …
It has been said that if you can dream it, you can do it in Bali. Whether you want to swing from the treetop, swim alongside wild turtles, or watch the sunrise from the summit of a volcano, Bali truly makes dreams come true. Now one innovative adventure travel company in Bali is offering a …
Bali is anticipating 2023 to be the biggest year for tourism since the pandemic began. The island has set a target to welcome 4.5 million international tourists by the end of the year. While travel data predictions show Bali is on track to hit tourism targets this year, expensive airfares are beginning to threaten the …
Newly released travel data shows that tourists visiting Bali are spending less time on the island than they have in previous years. But why? The Island of the Gods is as stunning as it has always been and more accessible than ever before, so why are tourists spending less time? The Head of the Bali …
This week’s announcement about another new tourism task force being set to work in Bali has been received positively by the tourism sector in Bali. Following the deployment of a task force designed to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions, the provincial government launched another group assigned to ensure that tourism activities are …
Bali’s most popular tourist destination right now, Canggu, is set to have its biggest summer season yet. As the island continues to bounce back after the impacts of the pandemic, Canggu is preparing to celebrate its biggest high season since it became a trending travel destination. Once a sleepy surfer town, over the course of …
Bali’s Seranagan Island is a super cute travel destination nestled between Sanur and Nusa Dua. The gorgeous island village is in the running to be named the best tourism village in Indonesia in 2023. In light of growing interest from travelers, one tourist restaurant is offering guests a truly unique dining experience that is not …