Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year. The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …
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Is it a surprise to learn that Bali has been voted the best island in Asia by some of the most well-traveled explorers in the world? The Island of the Gods has beaten destinations like Thailand’s Koh Samui and Palawan in the Philippines to be the rightful holder of the Best Island in Asia in …
Every year, Indonesia’s Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies sets tourism targets for the 12 months ahead. This year, Bali was tasked with welcoming 4.5 million international tourists, and with a little under three months to go, it looks like Bali will not only meet but surpass its targets. The cumulative number of foreign visitors …
Bali is an incredible destination for nightlife lovers. From world-class beach clubs to some of the best fine dining experiences in Southeast Asia, night owls love the Island of the Gods. With an ever-increasing demand for party travel in Bali, venues are pulling out all the stops to fly in some of the world’s biggest …
This year has seen more deportations of tourists from Bali than any other year. In previous years, tourists have been deported due to visa overstays or organized criminal activity. In 2023, an increasing number of tourists deported from Bali this year have been sent home due to disrespecting local culture and public decency laws. Speaking …
Bali’s Penglipuran Village is a real pioneer of tourism on the island. The village shot to international fame when it was honored as the Cleanest Village in the World in 2016. Since then, the village has continued to find innovative ways to engage with tourists. Penglipuran Village, in Bangli Regency, is one of the few …
Bali lovers have been left outraged by yet another video of a tourist posing nude by a Balinese temple. In the latest viral video, a caucasian man can be seen ‘meditating’ naked in front of a temple. Bali Immigration and Police are now looking for the man; though the original account has been emptied, a …
Bali’s new tourism tax has been a hot topic of conversation this year. Officials have now confirmed the date that the new tax will be introduced for all international visitors to Bali. For some, the day is a day of love and romance, but in Bali this year, it’ll be the day to pay. That’s …
It’s fair to say that the title of ‘Bali’s most impressive venue’ could go to any number of beach clubs, resorts, and festival parks. There is just one venue, however, that truly stands apart from the others. That is none other than the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, also …
A series of serious incidents this week in Bali have led to renewed public safety warnings. Two unrelated incidents resulted in the deaths of two tourists on vacation on the island. Another separate incident resulted in the police being called to assist a tourist in distress at very early hours. At around 5.45 pm …
The 27th of September marked World Tourism Day. Bali, as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, saw plenty of events celebrating the island’s leading industry. One of the biggest events was held at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. The venue is a Balinese-owned business and acclaimed pioneer in the sustainable tourism …
September has been a big month for transportation news in Bali. For first-time visitors planning their vacations, news of road construction and a new metro system may not be of much interest. But for those seasoned Bali lovers out there, it’s clear that this is the kind of news that seriously affects those holiday plans. …