Tourists who have traveled to Bali over the last few years have spoken to an online community group about their experiences with the Bali Immigration Office. The as-yet formally investigated and anonymously reported messages feature serious accusations that suggest that corruption and extortion are commonplace within the Bali Immigration Office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai …
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An investigation is underway in Bali after an Australian toddler died by drowning during a family vacation on the island. The 3-year-old was staying at a private villa with her parents in the North Kerobokan area of Bali when she drowned on Thursday, 16th January. The Head of Public Relations of Badung Police, Ipda I …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Home to some of the newest and most luxurious hotels on the island, in 2025, demand for travel in Uluwatu will continue to soar. For holidaymakers looking for a stunning location, incredible views, and world-class hospitality, it has to be said it seldom gets better than Uluwatu. …
One of Bali’s most famous tourist destinations has just introduced a new cashless payment system, making it even easier for tourists and their drivers to navigate the area. Kuta Beach Parking is now operating a card-only payment system. The transition to a cashless payment system was celebrated at Kuta Beach Car Parking Area and Skate …
Bali Police have been speaking to the media about the impact that environmental degradation could have on the island’s tourism industry. Bali, as a destination, is synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, wild green jungles, and vast expanses of rice paddies, not to mention stunning coral reefs and active volcano peaks. The Regional Police Chief …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach must be extra mindful of where they are walking after more intense rain, high tides and storms have damaged the concrete beach walk. The paved surface has been completely destroyed in places, leaving the walkway dangerous for pedestrians. Intense abrasion has been recorded across Kuta Beach for decades. The sand …
In response to public concern, the Denpasar City Government has revealed why it has installed unsightly zinc fencing around properties that were previously used as cafes and tourist hangouts at Duyung Beach in Sanur. The Denpasar City Government has confirmed that it is funding and constructing a new public park and a series of public …
When the Directorate General of Immigration announced the launch of the new Golden Visa policy back in 2024, there were high hopes that the new residency permit would make it easier for digital nomads to immigrate to the country. However, the latest figures show that very few foreigners have even made an application from Bali. …
The airline review site AirlineRatings has just announced its list of the world’s safest airlines for 2025. The full list of the 25 most highly ranking airlines has been drawn up after careful assessment of 385 international airlines and has been broken down into low-cost airlines and full-service airlines. The results make for both interesting …
TransNusa Airlines has just announced that it will be launching a new international flight route connecting Australian holidaymakers with Bali. The new Denpasar – Perth flight schedule will launch in early 2025. TransNusa Airlines is making a name for itself in the international travel market. With airlines like Jetstar, AirAsia, and Virgin Australia dominating the …
Come rain or shine, the show must go on. This statement has never been more true than for the kecak performance at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple. As Bali is at the height of the rainy season, tourists attending shows must be prepared to get rained on! Uluwatu Temple is the most famous place in Bali to …
Tourism industry leaders in Bali want to see a crackdown on the number of tourist villas operating without the correct business registration documents. The apparent rising number of villas operating outside of the law is not only a threat to legitimate business owners in Bali, but also to tourists, who are unknowingly booking villas and …