Tourists in Bali love to hire mopeds to explore the island independently. But following a series of thefts, tourists are urged to keep their wits about them as they park their vehicles. Tourists hiring mopeds are reminded that although Bali is a safe place to enjoy a vacation, opportunistic thieves operate in some popular destinations. …
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Landfill fires in Bali’s two biggest open trash dumps are still smoldering six days after the first flames broke out. The fires at Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency have caused air quality to drop across the island. Now, residents are being asked to store their waste at home and …
Cruise travel is accounting for an increasing amount of tourism in Bali. The Indonesian province is best known as a destination for 1-2 week vacations and month-long backpacking adventures, but with more cruise ships docking on the island comes more whistle-stop adventure. Travel data shows that the revenue growth of the cruise industry has grown …
Tourists planning their vacation in Bali frequently note how connecting to nature and the natural world is one of the leading reasons why they want to visit the island. Covered in a tropical jungle, unique agricultural landscapes, and surrounded by azure ocean, getting into nature is an inevitable part of a vacation in Bali. Whether …
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year on the island. The festival will be held across Ubud from the 18th-22nd October. Internationally acclaimed authors, poets, and thought leaders will be in attendance for what is set to be an incredible few days. The Ubud Writers and Readers …
As Bali enters day six of landfill fires across the island, leaders in Tabanan Regency have declared a state of emergency. Landfill fires have swept through Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency as well as Temesi TPA in Gianyar. While these landfill sites are situated away from the eyes of …
The National Disaster Management Agency, Fire and Rescue teams, and communities across Bali continue to battle against raging fires across the island. The first major fire broke out at the Suwung TPA landfill site on Thursday 12th October. As the mountain of trash keeps smoldering, more fires have broken out across the province. The Suwung …
Bali is an island that has been struggling to contend with rampant traffic congestion for years. While for many local people and frequent visitors to Bali, the traffic has simply become a frustrating but normal part of everyday life, for many leaders and Bali lovers it’s becoming increasingly clear that big changes need to be …
On 14 February 2024, Bali will introduce a new tourism tax that will require all international visitors to the island to pay IDR 150,000 on arrival. At the time of the announcement of the new tax, officials said that the revenue generated would be spent on preserving Balinese culture and the natural landscape. It has …
With so much culture and history to delve into in Bali, hiring a tour guide is one of the best ways tourists can ensure that they are getting the fullest experience possible while on vacation. As leaders in Bali look to promote more culture-based tourism on the island, more tour guides are being given training. …
Jimbaran is often something of an overlooked tourist destination in Bali. Ideally located just minutes from the airport and popular resorts like Kuta Beach and Tanjung Benoa, there is a lot to love about Jimbaran Beach. Now, leaders are working to create huge changes in the area to transform the coastal retreat into a culinary …
Political leaders, community members, victims, and loved ones affected by the 2002 Bali Bombings gathered on Thursday evening to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the attacks. Hundreds of people came together at the Bali Bombing Memorial on Jalan Legian in Kuta, where the Acting Governor of Bali made impassioned statements about the importance of peace, …