The Russian Federation Government has confirmed that the new Consulate General In Bali will open by the end of 2024. The development was given the final nod of approval after initial suggestions for the initiative earlier this year. It will help improve relations between Indonesia and Russia with a rapidly growing Russian expat community in …
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As Bali’s tourist traffic saga lingers, it seems that even leaders are starting to lose hope that the issues can be resolved in our lifetimes. While areas like Canggu, Uluwatu, and Seminyak become ever busier, tourists have been sighing and asking: Is it even possible to explore Bali without traffic in 2024? YES! That is …
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed that they are stepping up screening protocols across the country, including in Bali, as a result of rising cases of Mpox around the world. The virus, previously referred to as monkeypox, is highly contagious. In a press interview held on the 18th of August, the Acting Director General …
Police in Bali are conducting spot checks on motorcycle drivers, including tourists, in the island’s busiest resort areas. The spot checks are underway to ensure that drivers have the correct licenses and that vehicles are in roadworthy condition. The first round of spot checks was completed in the North Kuta area, with police based at …
Traders, small business owners, and the wider Ubud community are coming to terms with the impacts of a devastating fire that destroyed the world-famous Ubud Art Marker on Saturday, 17th August. The cause of the fire has not yet been established, but as an investigation remains underway, over 1,000 vendors are reckoning with the substantial …
Bali is one of the world’s leading distal nomad hubs. With online and remote workers from all over the globe setting up bases on the island, leaders have become increasingly aware of the need to improve connectivity infrastructure. Digital connectivity in Bali’s Ubud has just become easier and speedier for digital nomads, tourists, and local …
Tourists traveling in Bali have assurances from the management at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport that this week’s staff strikes will not impact travel. Members of the union Angkasa Pura Supports (APS), the airport and aviation industry union in Indonesia, will strike for three days over job security and longevity. The worker’s strike will …
The community of Ubud has been left shocked and devastated by a fire that broke out in the world-famous Ubud Art Market on Saturday, 17th August. An investigation is underway, but it has been confirmed that over 1,000 traders have been impacted by the blaze, with around 400 businesses operating in the basement and ground …
Bali is on a mission to promote more tourism villages and cultural experiences to tourists. As part of a wider mission to create more high-quality, sustainable, and culturally respectful tourists, tourism villages are coming forward as one of the most engaging and immersive ways for tourists to experience Bali in a really authentic way. The …
Leaders are seeking to encourage tourists to explore Bali in new ways. With the south of the island on the brink of over tourism, and lesser visited regions of the island crying out for visitors there is one thing standing in the way of success and that is connectivity. Leaders are committing to improving connectivity …
Bali rescue teams have reported two major incidents at two of the province’s most popular beaches. On Wednesday, 14th August, a tourist was rescued from the waves at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach in an incident that was a moment away from tragedy. At Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, a tourist fell to his death from the …
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has undergone a series of major renovations that will make the overall travel experience more efficient. With Bali on track to have its busiest year for tourism on record in 2024, urgent upgrades are essential if the island is to keep up with this rapid growth of international arrivals. …