One of the most popular adventure activities for tourists on vacation to Bali is to hike to the summit of Mount Batur to watch the sunrise. Mount Batur is the island’s second-highest peak, with Mount Agung standing proudly at 3,031m; both peaks pose their own unique challenges. There is perhaps something of a misconception that …
Attractions
Bali is welcoming a new attraction to the block. The freshly renovated New Kuta Green Park is bringing affordable family fun in the sun in South Kuta. Once upon a time, the New Kuta Green Park was known as Dreamland Water Park before it became too run down. The newly renovated and improved New Kuta …
There are many different ways to explore Bali. The Island of the Gods catered to every travel style and every travel budget. Tourists are always on the lookout for the next new and exciting way to explore the island, and in the highlands of Kintamani, things are getting interesting. For most tourists, Kintamani is a …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa is best known for being home to dozens of watersports and outdoor adventure centers. Tourists can hop aboard a banana boat, jet ski, parasail, and more; it’s all good old-fashioned fun in the sun. As the low seasons are well underway, there are pockets of Bali that are way quieter than usual. …
Getting married in Bali is a wedding goal for so many couples. The Island of the Gods is the perfect location for a destination wedding, whether a secret elopement or a massive celebration. Typically, hotels, resorts, and private beachfront have been the destinations of choice for Bali’s wedding couples, but one secret location is starting …
It looks like 2024 is the year that Bali tourists get off the beaten track. Travel data shows that more tourists are visiting the stunning Kertha Gosa Palace in Karangasem Regency, and this is great news for travelers and the region. East Bali is one of the less visited areas of the island. Best known …
Bali is experiencing a lot of bad weather this week. Tourists and locals are warned to be aware of lightning storms, potential flooding, and landslides. Disaster has already struck at one major tourist landmark. A landslide has washed away the parking lot at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jatiluwih. The iconic rice terraces in …
For decades, Bali has been seen by many as an affordable travel destination. As the launchpad for thousands of backpacking adventures and budget-friendly family vacations, tourists have always appreciated value for money in Bali. Yet, in 2024, it seems that all this is changing and fast. Another of Bali’s leading landmarks has announced that it …
Tourism leaders in Bali have announced that they have their sights firmly set on a hugely successful Chinese New Year festival on the island. With Bali set to welcome 7.5 million international tourists in 2024, leaders are keen to welcome more Chinese tourists than ever. The Director of Regional Tourism Marketing for the Indonesian Tourism …
It has to be said that as a destination, Bali is becoming more expensive. In 2024, several of the island’s biggest attractions are raising their prices, including iconic cultural landmarks and spiritual destinations. Leaders at Lempuyang Temple, more popularly known to tourists as the Gates of Heaven Temple, will be increasing entry prices in 2024. …
Bali tourists are reminded once again not to interact with the wild and semi-wild monkeys on the island. The monkeys that reside at the world-famous Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, at the Sangeh Monkey Forest, and at Uluwatu Temple are more street-smart than visitors first give them credit for, sometimes with disastrous results. New footage …
For years there have been tensions between online taxi service providers and local taxi groups in Bali. While leading transportation officials in Indonesia insist that online taxis are legal in the country, many communities have established localized systems to help ensure local drivers don’t miss out on business. Local drivers and the management team at …