If you have been to Bali or anywhere in Java before, you will have come across the nation’s most famous wellness drink, Jamu. For the uninitiated, let us get you up to speed. Jamu is life! This traditional medicinal remedy brings together immune-boosting roots, herbs, and spices to help you feel your best. Whether you’re …
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It has been only a month since the new government came into power in Indonesia, and it is clear that it is full steam ahead with the highly contentious North Bali International Airport project. The initiative has been on and off the table for years, but it is clear that President Prabowo Subianto will stay …
The leaders in charge of managing Bali’s UNESCO Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are warning that the threats faced to the island’s traditional rice terraces are real. The rapid conversion of agricultural land to tourism and commercial development poses very real and lasting impacts on Balinese communities and the wider landscape. Leaders at Jatiluiwh have spoken of …
It has been nine months since Bali launched the Tourism Tax Levy, and as updated figures show that more than 60% of international arrivals have been dodging the fee, both local leaders and tourists are growing increasingly frustrated that no meaningful change can be seen as of yet. Tourism businesses and sector leaders are calling …
Bali’s Apurva Kempinski Hotel has been named the Best Sustainable Hotel at the esteemed ULTRAs 2024. The Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards, held in London earlier this month, saw Bali’s most highly regarded hotel earn yet more accolades from the tourism sector for its world-class offering and long-standing commitment to environmental and social good in …
A new family-friendly hotel is opening its doors in the heart of Bali’s Canggu. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas, owned by one of the largest tourism companies in the world, TUI Group, has found its home in The Luc, a lifestyle complex that launched in 2023. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas will be …
A new breakwaters will be constructed on Bali’s Kuta Beach to help preserve the iconic coastal retreat for many more generations of family holidaymakers to come. Kuta Beach is Bali’s OG beach resort and, over the years, has been badly impacted by coastal erosion. As resorts like Canggu and Uluwatu overtake the collective traveler psyche …
As more tourists seek to experience authentic Balinese culture during their visits to the island, one surefire way to meaningfully experience the island’s unique heritage is to visit Bali’s ten most spiritually significant temples. Bali is not known as the Island of the Gods or the Island of a Thousand Temples for nothing. Temples own Bali, …
The Christmas and New Year holidays are just around the corner. As one of the busiest times of year for travel in Bali, all major tourism service providers are preparing for a huge influx of visitors. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, now back fully operational after last week’s volcano-triggered travel chaos, is ready …
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has just announced the 50 winners of the World’s Best Tourism Villages 2024, and one very special community in Bali has been featured on the list. In fact, two tourist villages from Indonesia have made the top 50, and there is a lot to celebrate. The Best Tourism Villages …
There is a new era of infrastructural development coming to Bali. As the new President, Prabowo Subianto, has promised to make big things happen, there is increasing talk of building not only North Bali International Airport but also a major new toll road that will forever change the way tourists and residents travel across the …
One of the reasons tourists from around the world are interested in visiting Bali is its truly unique culture. While many countries and communities around the world are losing a grip on their cultural practices and forgetting their ancient traditions as the world becomes ever more modernised, Balinese culture is alive in every aspect of …