Hotels, restaurants, and tourism business owners in Bali have taken the province’s listing on Fodor’s No List for 2025 to heart—and understandably so. Hospitality and tourism are Bali’s pride, and with some travel commentators saying that travel to the region should be avoided, it is only natural that stakeholders want to share their side of …
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As December approaches, Bali is gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of the year. The Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali, known locally as Nataru, are known to be chaotic for domestic and international travelers as demand for vacations on the Island of the Gods soars. Indonesia’s Minister for Human Development …
Indonesian coffee is some of the best coffee in the world, and you only have to step into your second or third coffee shop in Indonesia to realize that the baristas of this land are world-class; the first cafe you visited was not an exception to the rule! Coffee lovers in Bali are utterly spoilt, …
There is no doubt about it, Bali is paradise on earth. All those who visit for vacation, or are lucky enough to stay a little longer, come away from the island with hearts fuller than when they arrived and certainly with renewed inspirations and a fresh set of dreams to go and make possible. Bali …
The province has spoken; Wayan Koster has won a second term as Governor of Bali and will be supported by his Deputy, Nyoman Giri Prasta, over the course of his new term. The vote, which took place on the 27th of November, saw Koster and Prasta take home a notable majority. While final votes are …
As promised earlier in the year, the Indonesian government has secured a 10% decrease in the cost of domestic airfares. This brings a lot of benefits for Bali-bound holidaymakers, making it more affordable to explore the wider archipelago, and providing more affordable options for layovers and connecting flights on long-haul journeys to the province. The …
As a project that was only in the last 18 months fully taken off the list of possibilities and branded by many as a wild pipedream, the North Bali International Airport is not only back on the cards but projected to start being built as early as 2027 according to top officials in Indonesia. Indonesia’s …
Tourism villages could be the future of travel in Bali. With Jatiluwih Village, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, having just been named amongst the best tourism villages in the world, communities are coming forward and expressing their intention to follow suit. Tourism villages are some of the most popular attractions in …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has been speaking out about the future of tourism in Bali. As the iconic tourism destination has been receiving criticism for being too crowded, the Tourism Minister has made it clear that the problems can and will be solved. 2025 will be the year in which tourists are …
Meteorologists in Bali have spoken to the media about the haze that has fallen over many parts of the island. The haze has been frequently mistaken for volcano ash as a result of the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands. However, this is not the case. The haze is not smoke …
Immigration teams in Indonesia have continued with their commitment to crack down on foreigners abusing the visa system in Bali Province. During a four-day sting operation between 12th – 15th November 2024, Indonesian Immigration teams investigated 687 foreigners around the country and arrested 14 individuals in Bali found to be breaking the conditions of their …
Travel in Bali in 2025 is going to be all about getting off the beaten path and prioritizing authentic travel experiences and meaningful connections with this incredible island. Indonesian culture is so rich and varied, and it is a joy to discover that Bali-bund tourists will also be encouraged to explore more of what the …