Tourists planning vacations in Bali are in luck! Weather forecasters examining the long-term projections of weather movements over the province have confirmed that June is on track to see lower-than-usual rainfall, meaning it’s time for holidaymakers to have some serious fun in the sun. The dry season has officially started in Bali. As the island …
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Bali is home to some exceptional museums. From living museums where tourists can truly immerse themselves in Balinese culture to galleries showcasing the rarest and finest of Balinese arts and cultural artefacts, for culture-curious tourists, Bali has a wealth of opportunities to learn and engage. One of Bali’s most important museums, the Saka Museum in …
The Uluwatu Sea Wall Project is officially completed, but Bali’s leaders have just confirmed the next steps in its development. The controversial Uluwatu Sea Wall Project saw huge sections of the famous limestone cliffs cut away to access a crack in the rock beneath the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple. As the first and main …
Bali Police are on a mission to make the island’s roads safer. From cracking down on drivers not wearing helmets, illegal street racing, illegal parking, and drivers moving through the island on illegally modified vehicles or without the correct paperwork, violations are rife amongst both local road users and foreigners. Badung Police Chief, AKBP M …
Tourists planning on visiting Bali’s Pura Luhur Uluwatu this week must be aware that a series of important Balinese Hindu ceremonies are taking place at the temple. Uluwatu Temple is one of the most popular tourism attractions in Bali, but above all else, it is one of the most culturally significant temples on the island. …
Have you heard of the Bukit Peninsula? Often referred to as the Pearl of Bali, the Bukit Peninsula is the southernmost region of the island and is home to some of the most impressive coastal vistas and incredible tourism resorts. If there is one pet peeve of OG Bali lovers, it is when those less familiar …
Ubud Food Festival is returning to Bali from 30th May to 1st June 2025. The annual festival is Bali’s most beloved food event and sees chefs, growers, artists, and cultural leaders come together in the island’s arts and culture capital to celebrate Indonesian food culture, global epicurean trends, and our shared relationship with the lands …
We all want to be able to spend as much time as possible in Bali, right? A one or two-week vacation is just never long enough! Fortunately, for those who have the time, it is possible to stay in Bali as a tourist for up to 60 days at a time with the extended eVisa …
Bali’s brand new, world-class Bali International Hospital has officially opened. While the grand opening will formally be held later in the year, the new medical facility is in its soft opening phase and is welcoming medical tourists from across Indonesia and around the world. The new Bali International Hospital is a long-anticipated new medical facility …
Bali tourists must be aware of a major road closure that will affect one of the island’s busiest highways next week. From 11th to 12th May 2025, the Uluwatu Highway will be closed for traditional Balinese Hindu ceremonies. Tourists and other road users will need to find alternative routes. The Uluwatu Highway will be closed …
Leaders in Bali are in the midst of a crackdown on illegal tourism accommodation on the island. According to local tourism stakeholders and politicians, there is a rising number of private vacation villas in Bali operating outside the law. This includes operating unregistered businesses and foreigners on the island illegally subletting properties and working on …
Bali has confirmed that it will be investing in new measures to help make the island’s roads safer. The update comes after a series of fatal collisions have been recorded in the province over the last month, and as reports suggest that collision rates are increasing even in Bali’s most popular tourism hotspots. The Communication, …