A Norwegian tourist has been swiftly deported from Bali after he was caught hiking Munt Agung without a guide. Local legislation stipulates that it is mandatory for hikers, whether Indonesian or international tourists, to be accompanied by a guide on the trails of the sacred volcano. A 41-year-old Norwegian man, known by his initials BG, …
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Property developers in Bali have noticed a shift in the demands and wishes of tourists and foreign investors regarding the placement and design of private villas, apartments, and other residential properties. Demand for properties that are eco-friendly, surrounded by greenery, and, most importantly, in flood-free areas is skyrocketing. The Director of property development company Miraland …
Slowly but surely, over the last few years, Bali has been low-key establishing itself as a world-class cruise tourism destination. With heavy investment in Benoa Harbour and infrastructural developments meaning the dock can now accommodate even bigger cruise liners, over the weekend, Bali hit a huge new milestone. On Friday 21st February Benoa Harbour welcomes …
Bali’s top tourism resorts offer picture-perfect aesthetic vibes. From cafe culture to dreamy natural vistas, from surf shacks to yoga shalas, the visuals of Bali can be pretty impeccable. Moving deeper into 2025 and beyond, the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism wants to make Bali a world-leading destination for aesthetics and fitness. Speaking to the media …
The Labyrinth Dome, located in Bali’s Nuanu City on the Tabanan Regency coast, will be celebrating the premiere of The Medicine, an internationally produced documentary inspired by the healing and transformative power of music. The event will to be at 7pm on Saturday 1st March 2025, and is set to be a powerful evening of …
Bali Police have confirmed the arrest of twelve security guards employed by Finns Beach Club in connection with a brawl with foreign tourists on Tuesday, 11th February. Video footage of the violent altercation went viral online, and one Australian man has also been arrested in connection with the incident. The Head of Public Relations of …
The Mangusada Regional Hospital in Mengwi, Bali, has confirmed that it will now be stocking anti-venom for treating victims of venomous snake bites. While there are dozens of fantastic hospitals in Bali, many do not carry anti-venom. Tourists need to know where to go and what to do in the extremely unlikely event that they …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will strengthen ties with India in an effort to attract more tourists from the subcontinent to the archipelago. Bolstered connections between Indonesia and India bring a wealth of benefits to tourists, including those from other countries. The Head of Marketing at the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, …
As Bali embarks on a new journey as a world-class medical and health tourism destination, the island’s leading hotels and resorts are starting to align their offerings to guests in new ways. Bali has long been a top wellness tourism destination and now more facilities are bringing together medical, health, and wellness tourism offerings into …
In November 2024, Bali welcomed the soft launch of Toya Ubud, a new eco-park and resort located just minutes from the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. The resort is officially now fully up and running and has been celebrating its first few weeks of service to Bali tourists in recent weeks. Toya Ubud is located in Kenderan …
The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali has announced that it has developed a new Helipad within the landscape to serve VIP visitors to the attraction. The helipad, which has finished construction, will formally open to tourists in March 2025. General Manager of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Jhon Ketut Purna, confirmed to reporters that …
Bali is becoming better connected by the day. Low-cost airline Lion Air has just announced a series of new domestic flights within Indonesia that will help connect tourists with Bali and must-visit adventure and culture destinations nationwide. Lion Air’s new services will connect Palangkaraya with Bali, Lombok, and Makassar. Palangkaraya is the capital city of …