The National Narcotics Agency in Bali has successfully intercepted a stash of drugs set for distribution around the island during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. The National Narcotics Agency (BNI) has arrested an Indonesian national in connection with the drugs shipment which arrived on the island from the UK. Bali’s BNN successfully seized 200.76 grams …
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Tanjung Benoa Beach is best known as Bali’s number-one destination for water sports. From parasailing to banana boats, from snorkeling to kitesurfing, Tanjung Benoa Beach is one of the island’s leading tourist destinations. However, like many of Bali’s southern beaches, the landscape is being eaten away by coastal erosion. The authorities are already undertaking massive …
In 2015 Donald Trump licensed his name to the Nirwana Golf Resort in Bali. At the time, the hotel and resort was a 6-star designation and was coined as the business tycoon’s ‘dream project’. However, nearly ten years after the start of the project, the resort as a whole has been left to ruin. While …
At the beginning of the year, if you had told Bali’s tourism sector that 10 million people would travel through the island’s only international airports, they would have found it hard to believe you. With borders still closed by the end of January 2022, the year ahead for the tourism industry looked rocky at best. …
Police in Bali, as well as border control officials and security forces are increasing surveillance operations as Indonesia’s terror alert has been heightened. Following the bombing of the Astanaanyar Police HQ in Bandung City, West Java, on Wednesday, 7th December, police in Bali are taking no chances when it comes to making the island safe. …
Immigration and police officials in Bali have begun the deportation process of a British man who had illegally set up a mobile food cart in Kuta. The man, known by his initials TDL, was arrested by Kuta Police after a video of him selling burgers went viral. In the video, TDL can be seen selling …
Bali is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, offering some of the best hotel experiences on earth. Every week a new tourism venture opens up on the Island of the Gods, and one of the most recent additions is Teratai Villa. Managed by Ini Vie Hospitality, Teratai Village is situated in ultra-trendy Canggu and …
Indonesia has officially passed legislation that is being highly debated. The news has triggered much concern for many travelers planning to visit Bali soon. While the new laws apply to all people in Indonesia, whether citizens or visitors, there are only very specific circumstances whereby unmarried foreigners in Bali could fall on the wrong side …
Police in Bali has confirmed the arrest and charge of two tourists in Bali. The two tourists, a couple, were arrested by Badung Police for the violent assault of a 31-year-old Philippino woman. The attacker, known by his initials JPA, 36, is believed to have been assisted by his girlfriend, MCO, 25. The couple is …
Tourism in Bali is steadily shifting towards more environmentally sustainable practices. While some hotels are taking small progressive steps like stopping using plastic straws or changing bed linens fewer times during each guest’s stay, some hotels are taking even bigger steps. Mana Ubud is one of Bali’s most highly regarded eco-tourism businesses. Mana Ubud is …
It seems that anything is possible in Bali, especially when it comes to developing new tourism offerings. Just as it seems the island has all bases covered, a new tourism activity makes its presence known. Village leaders in Bali have confirmed that Australian investors are seeking permits to develop skydiving tourism in Tabanan Regency. According …
Bali is preparing for the busiest Christmas and New Year since 2019. Airport officials have shared data predictions for the number of arrivals in December, and it’s looking good for the Island of the Gods. The I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, has told reporters that terminals are preparing to welcome up to 1.5 …