An Italian tourist has died after falling 25m from a jungle ridge at a popular Bali waterfall. The man, who has been identified by his initials ZG, 49, was visiting the waterfall while on vacation with his girlfriend BI on Sunday, 4th August. The man and his partner had been staying at the Homm Saranam …
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A week of horror stories in Bali comes as an all too timely reminder to travelers to ensure that they have fully compressive medical and travel insurance before they jet off to paradise. Tourists and travelers must also read their insurance policies, including all the fine print, to make sure they are covered for every …
The horror story experienced by an Australian holidaymaker in Bali serves as a timely reminder for all tourists heading to the island to take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy. 56-year-old Catherine Curtis broke her leg in not one but two places during the descent from Mount Batur. Bali’s Mount Batur is the island’s most …
An Australian father of two has been left fighting for his life after a moped crash in Bali. 24-year-old Kevin Malligan from Sydney was riding as a passenger on a moped when he was thrown from the bike, resulting in catastrophic injuries. Malligan was on holiday in Bali with friends when the driver of a …
Arman Arifin, 34, from Surabaya, has been reported missing in Canggu after visiting the beach on Sunday 8th May. As the week progresses, the community and search and rescue teams are fearful that he was dragged away by the tide. Arifin, his partner, and friends were visiting the world-famous Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu on …
Bali is a province with so much to explore. With limited public transport options, many tourists choose to drive themselves around the island. Tragically, over the last 12 months, conditions on the island’s roads have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. The number of recorded collisions on Bali’s road has doubled in the last …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued a statement calling on tour guides in Bali to practice more caution and attention to safety when working with guests on the island. Minster Uno’s comments come after a Brazilian tourist died in Bali after tackling a challenging coastal hike. Minister Sandiaga Uno, has issued his …
Tourists in Bali have been given a warning from community leaders and officials after a foreigner ended up in hospital after a collision late in the evening on Wednesday 8th November. The collision occurred in the Jimbaran area, and the tourist was not under the influence of alcohol. Local guest house owner, Suwirama, told reporters …
A 10-year-old Australian girl on vacation in Bali was left in need of hospital treatment after being bitten by a monkey at the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud. The little girl’s mother has spoken to the media about the incident to help raise awareness amongst travelers to Bali. Amanda Tabone, a mother of three from …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to prioritize safety when swimming in the ocean around the island. A tourist tragically lost their life this week after being swept out to sea from Batu Belig Beach. As the monsoon season approaches, more storms and strong currents will hit the island. Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams announced …
The family of a British man who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Buleleng Regency last week has signed a peace agreement with the perpetrator. The incident happened on Thursday 2nd November at around 1 p.m. in Tajun Village, which sits along the Singaraja-Kintamani Highway. During a meeting facilitated by the British Consulate, the …
Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. The island has been buckling under the pressure of mounting waste for decades. As the island becomes drier as the hot season progresses, fires have been breaking out across the island. From the slopes of sacred Mount Agung to landfill sites, Bali is burning. At around 11 …