Bali is the coffee capital of South East Asia. Home to some of the most trendy and innovative coffee shops and roasters on the continent, the race to be the best is never-ending. This week, Bali celebrates the opening of the biggest coffee shop in Southeast Asia in the coffee capital of the island. Pahdi …
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Indonesia has one of the most accessible visa-on-arrival schemes in the world. The policy allowed tourists from over 90 countries to visit for up to 30 days for IDR 500,000. Applying for a visa is an easy and straightforward process, and tourists can even make their application online before landing in Bali to speed up …
Bali is seeking to establish new ways to preserve and promote traditional culture. As tourism continues to boom on the island, the provincial government is keen to ensure that tourists have a wide range of destinations to choose from. For decades there have been calls for tourism development to be more evenly distributed around the …
In 2024 Bali will be introducing a mandatory tourism tax for all international visitors to the island. The controversial new policy has been the focal point of significant public discussion. Local leaders, business owners, and tourists who regularly visit Bali have a vast array of opinions on the upcoming tax levy. In mid-July, Bali’s Governor …
Bali has been hitting international headlines recently, but not always for the best reasons. A surge in cases of tourists behaving badly on the island has led to authorities introducing a series of policy changes, and some tourists have felt a hint of hostility come their way as a result of the actions of a …
Bali is in the process of defining the future of tourism on the island. As a destination as synonymous with luxury as it is with budget backpackers, the island is facing a reckoning with what the future of tourism may look like and how tourism can help shape life on the island for the betterment …
Road safety is something to take seriously wherever you are in the world. But in Bali, prioritizing road safety is ultra important. Every year dozens of tourists end up in the ER, even the ICU, as a result of collisions on the roads. To help improve tourist awareness of the rules of the road and …
Officials in Bali are voicing their concerns about the impact of traffic and trash on tourists’ experience of the island. The Bali Tourism Village Communication Forum, a local group that develops community-based tourism projects on the island, have shared their anxieties about the future of tourism on the island if the situation doesn’t improve soon. …
Seminyak’s La Favela has been the epicenter of the resort’s nightlife scene for an incredible ten years this week. The much-adored La Favela first opened its doors in 2013, and what a decade it has been! The restaurant and nightclub s now the signature business of LYD Bali, which includes some of the hottest entertainment …
Bali has been dealing with a rise in cases of badly behaved tourists on the island. Foreigners have been caught breaking the law and disrespecting cultural norms in a variety of ways. As leaders on the island have been introducing new protocols to crack down on the issue, one couple has been caught in the …
Bali is known as one of the safest and most enjoyable places in the world to kick back, relax and have fun in the sun. The destination is known for its world-class party scene, incredible beach clubs, and five-star hotel resorts. But there is a little-known and potentially deadly danger that tourists must be made …
Bali is proudly a family-friendly tourist destination. Famous and welcoming to everyone, the Island of the Gods is loved by families, especially those with young children looking for a safe, accessible, and, most of all, enjoyable getaway in the sun. Bali is also increasingly famous for its world-famous beach clubs. Typically catering to party lovers, …