Over the last two months, the conversation around how Bali could, or should, tackle the behavior of a small minority of unruly tourists has reached a fever pitch. Now the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is proposing drastic measures to curb tourism on the island. Speaking at the Future Of Bali Development, 100 Years of …
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Bali’s northern beach resort, Lovina, is often overlooked by holidaymakers who want to land on the island and have their feet in the sand as soon as possible. For those who make the trip just 91km north, the reward is more than worth the extra hour or so of travel. Not only is there so much …
Ubud has long been considered by international travelers as the cultural capital of Bali. Ubud was once a quiet, traditional market town, home to some of the island’s finest artists and artisans. Nowadays, Ubud is a busy and bustling tourism hotspot, but the cultural significance of the town still reigns strong. ARMA Museum and Resort …
Made famous around the world by the film Eat, Pray, Love, the deeply reverential Balinese purification ceremony is one of the few Balinese Hindu rituals that foreigners can take part in at any time. The Melukat ceremony, the Balinese Hindu water purification ceremony, is a ritual performed to help one self-clean, both spiritually and physically. …
BaliSpirit Festival is off to a flying start, spirits are high and smiles are abounding. The most magical and transformative festival in Bali is happening at The Yoga Barn from 4th-7th May, and as day two draws to a close, the festival is in full flow! The 14th BaliSpirit Festival was formally opened with a …
Ubud is perhaps one of the most photographed and iconic travel destinations anywhere in the world. Whether it be photos of the stunning temples or the famous Campuhan Ridge Walk, there are many recognizable vistas in Ubud. There is one temple view, however, that is more famous than any other. And that is the view …
Following the news of yet another arrest of foreigners in Bali for disrespecting a sacred site, one Balinese professor has spoken to the press about how and why tourists should dress appropriately at temples and other holy sites. A group of Russian tourists was recently arrested at Pengubengan Besakih Temple for not dressing appropriately at …
Officials in Bali have revealed that the island is on track to not only fulfill but likely surpass tourism targets this year. This comes as welcome news to tourism businesses on the island who are still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic. In a statement released earlier this week, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) …
The internet, especially social media, has played an enormous role in ensuring that Bali remains one of the world’s leading travel destinations. When it comes to seeking travel inspiration online, travelers have to exercise a certain level of discernment. All may not always be as it seems. But in Bali, the ever-trending bamboo houses are …
The west of Bali is often overlooked by tourists. Often deemed to be too far out of the way or simply a place with not a lot going on, tourists and travelers have long been drawn in by the charms of central southern Bali. But head along the coast, west of Canggu by about 70km, …
Canggu is easily Bali’s most popular tourist destination right now. The surf town has become a hub of innovation, whether that be through the development of new cafes and restaurants, new beach clubs, new boutique clothing stores, or now a new creative workshop that everyone is falling in love with. Seven Senses Lab is a …
As far as destinations to have fun in the sun go, it doesn’t get much more enthralling than a trip to Tanjung Benoa in Bali. This beach is hands down the most fun place in Bali to spend a few days. Home to the island’s watersports hub, this is the place to go if you’re …