As Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, embarks on his second term as provincial leader, he has been speaking to the media about his vision for the next five years. As expected, some of his biggest announcements relate to public transport and Bali’s struggling road network, issues that frequent Bali tourists are all too familiar with. Governor …
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The laser light show at Bali’s Jatiluwih Rice Terrace has been canceled for the foreseeable future after a surprise inspection from the Tabanan Regency Civil Police Force, known as Satpol PP. The laser light show was launched on a trial basis back in December 2024. The laser light show over the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being warned to take the risk of rabies seriously. The warnings come after a local 35-year-old man died of rabies on Monday 24th February, six months after a rabies-positive dog bit him. Local authorities have also released new vaccination data. On Monday, 24th February, 35-year-old Kadek Sugiartama from Munduk died …
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has launched an investigation into ‘problematic’ foreign investment companies that are sponsoring hundreds of visas for foreigners in the country, many of whom are in Bali. The investigation comes as Indonesia’s Immigration teams look to crack down on visa violations and close loopholes in the law. During a press …
Bali’s Canggu is welcoming the launch of a new luxury hotel in Batu Bolong. Regent Bali Canggu is now open and is the first Regent Hotels & Resorts to open in Indonesia since IHG Hotels and Resorts acquired the brand back in 2018. The much-anticipated opening of Regent Bali Canggu is welcome news to luxury-loving …
A top tourism academic in Bali has spoken to the media about the need for the province to better manage its public transportation services. At present, there are limited public transportation options in Bali for locals and for tourists. As the government looks to develop more links, one academic says consideration must be given to …
A new water taxi service has launched in the popular Bali beach resort of Benoa. The service will be known as the Bali Marine Water Taxi and will help connect tourists with Tanjung Benoa, Serangan, and Pedungan. This is just one of many sea taxi routes that Bali wants to develop in the coming months. …
Two of Bali’s most famous beaches are still being hit with barrages of ocean plastic. Jimbaran Beach and Kedonganan Beach, in South Bali, are famed for being worst affected by tides of ocean trash. As the monsoon season lingers, deposits of ocean debris continue to be dumped along the shoreline. The last notable tide of …
A Norwegian tourist has been swiftly deported from Bali after he was caught hiking Munt Agung without a guide. Local legislation stipulates that it is mandatory for hikers, whether Indonesian or international tourists, to be accompanied by a guide on the trails of the sacred volcano. A 41-year-old Norwegian man, known by his initials BG, …
Property developers in Bali have noticed a shift in the demands and wishes of tourists and foreign investors regarding the placement and design of private villas, apartments, and other residential properties. Demand for properties that are eco-friendly, surrounded by greenery, and, most importantly, in flood-free areas is skyrocketing. The Director of property development company Miraland …
Slowly but surely, over the last few years, Bali has been low-key establishing itself as a world-class cruise tourism destination. With heavy investment in Benoa Harbour and infrastructural developments meaning the dock can now accommodate even bigger cruise liners, over the weekend, Bali hit a huge new milestone. On Friday 21st February Benoa Harbour welcomes …
Bali’s top tourism resorts offer picture-perfect aesthetic vibes. From cafe culture to dreamy natural vistas, from surf shacks to yoga shalas, the visuals of Bali can be pretty impeccable. Moving deeper into 2025 and beyond, the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism wants to make Bali a world-leading destination for aesthetics and fitness. Speaking to the media …