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The 29th of January will mark Arak Day in Bali. The annual celebration of the island’s traditional coconut palm liquor is seen by many as an opportunity to showcase the traditional culture and modern innovation that is inspired by the island’s ancient heritage.  Bintang, Bali’s most iconic beer brand, has just launched a new flavor …

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Bali Airport management teams have confirmed that they will be upgrading facilities at the terminals to help make the passenger experience more efficient. The President Director of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, the state-owned company in charge of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, has revealed upcoming plans to the media.  Faik Fahmi, the President Director of …

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The 29th of January 2025 will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. The festival will be observed until 8th February, with some celebrations continuing through to 12th February. Chinese Indonesians are the fourth largest community in the Chinese diaspora, and the Lunar New Year is a big …

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Sanur is going to be feeling its new glow-up in 2025. With the new Bali International Hospital set to open its doors in a matter of months, Sanur has undergone a huge transformation in the last three years, and in 2025, everything is about to fall into place. Sanur is, in fact, Bali’s original vacation resort, …

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On Monday, 20th January, PARQ Ubud was formally closed down for business after the premises were issued temporary closure notices in November 2024. PARQ Ubud, a well-known residential and creative hub, was closed down by the authorities after it was found to have been developed against a series of business, construction, and environmental regulations. Andrej …

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The Indonesian Ombudsman has committed to examining allegations that tourism is being mismanaged in the country, with a special focus on Bali and, even more specifically, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, which was introduced on the 14th of February 2024. There are increasing concerns that the policy has not delivered the changes it promised. On …

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Tourism leaders in Bali are calling for changes to be made to the way in which I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is managed. Due to the high volumes of tourists that pass through the airport terminals every year, some leaders want to see the transportation hub managed in a more strategic way. The Chairman …

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With so many different activities and adventures to be had in Bali, it’s sometimes tricky to know where to start when planning an itinerary. Sometimes, it’s good to come back to basics, and Bali’s travel basics are far from boring. Island hopping has been the go-to way to travel to Bali and Indonesia for decades. Island …

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One of Ubud’s most loved hotels has just been listed among the best hotels in the world. The gorgeous Viceroy Bali has been winning big hospitality awards for over a decade, and the boutique retreat has done it again at the Luxury Hotel Awards. The Luxury Hotel Awards, hosted at the AYANA Bali in late …

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Bali will be introducing a series of new policies that will help protect local taxi driver’s livelihoods. There will also be more strict enforcement of existing legislation. These updates will also have a knock-on effect on tourists and the public, hopefully for the better.  Online taxi companies Grab and GoJek have agreed with the Bali …

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A German tourist has been rapidly deported from Bali after he was apprehended by immigration officials after hiking Mount Agung without a guide. Although it has always been the case that hikers must hire a local guide in order to embark on the route, new legislation was brought into effect this month that makes it …

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Construction teams have shared an update about what has been happening down at the Uluwatu Sea Wall project. The controversial project was initially cited as a way to help conserve the limestone cliffs around Uluwatu Temple from cracks, erosion, and potential collapse. Yet, many feel that the project has done more harm than good. According …

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