As the Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali get underway, the authorities are doing all that they can to keep the island moving safely and efficiently. In anticipation of a huge surge in the number of vehicles on the roads, especially over New Year, leaders are providing more public transport options for tourists. If …
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As Bali is experiencing one of the worst monsoon seasons in living memory, tourist destinations across the island have been hit with major flooding. The popular resorts of Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak have been affected by this weekend’s downpours, with tourists forced to evacuate from their hotels, guesthouses, and villas. The worst of the flooding …
There are dozens of fantastic cultural and outdoor attractions to visit in Bali this festive season. Penglipuran Village, Bali’s most famous tourism village, has just opened a new area of their magical bamboo forest to welcome more visitors into the community. Penglipuran Village has been named among the best tourist villages in the world and …
Following the death of two tourists at Bali’s world-famous Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, another of the island’s popular monkey forest attractions has issued updates regarding their approach to public safety this rainy season. Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest, in Tabanan Regency, and Sangeh Monkey Forest are taking a proactive stance on safety. Alas Kedaton …
Bali’s adventure activities are seriously good fun. For travelers who love to get the adrenaline pumping, there is nothing quite like whizzing through the jungle on an ATV or bounding down Bali’s white water rivers on a raft. Fun as they may be, there are some serious considerations to make before booking these kinds of …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Echo Beach in Canggu this weekend may see some important reconstruction work underway. Over the last week, as heavy rains, high tides, and storms have hit the island, sinkholes have appeared, sidewalks have been destroyed, and flooding has triggered even more potholes to appear across the region. Down at Canggu’s Echo Beach …
Tourists preparing to visit Bali this Christmas and New Year will be pleased to learn that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has officially opened the Integrated Post for Transportation Monitoring Christmas and New Year 2024. For those who remember the travel chaos of Christmas 2023, news that support is in place for the full …
Police teams in Bali are preparing for a huge surge in the number of party-goers this Christmas and New Year holiday. In order to make sure that everyone can enjoy the party season safely and comfortably, more police units will be deployed across the island’s busiest nightlife destinations. In anticipation of any revelry getting out …
Bali’s newest mall, ICON Mall Bali in the heart of Sanur, has just celebrated its grand opening festival week. With heaps to celebrate as the year comes to a close, Bali’s biggest shopping malls are keeping the festival feels running high with plenty of events and mega discounts for tourists this Christmas and New Year …
Bali’s most famous attractions are going to be busy over the next few weeks, and there are a few ways in which travelers can help navigate some potential chaos. One way to battle the crowds and avoid disappointment is to book entry tickets in advance, and thankfully, Bali is making it easier than ever to …
Bali is a fantastic destination to visit at Christmastime. While there certainly isn’t ever any snow, the island embraces the holiday spirit and makes sure that there are always plenty of events and special performances for those who celebrate the festive season. At Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in the Bedugul Highlands, there will be a …
As Bali is about to get incredibly busy this Christmas and New Year holidays, tourists are reminded that Bali’s public bus service, Trans Metro Dewata, is available for both Bali residents and tourists. This affordable and reliable bus service operates around some of Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Whether hailing a taxi or driving yourself, …