Wildfires and landfill fires continue to burn across Bali. Wildfires in the mountainous regions of East Bali have been blazing since mid-September. On the 16th of October, a fire broke out at the Suwung TPA in South Denpasar close to leading tourist resorts. As the fire smolders on, more landfill fires have broken out in …
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Bali’s Uluwatu is busier than ever right now. The once quiet surfing retreat is now a hustling, bustling resort that welcomes thousands of excited holidaymakers every day. As the Christmas and the New Year holidays approach, the resort is bracing to host its biggest festive season yet. Uluwatu is a destination known for luxury beach …
Bali is on a mission to become an organic island. Once upon a time, Bali was an island of integrated food forests and villages that spanned from the highest ridge lines down to the ocean reefs. Over the last few decades, farming methods have changed dramatically across the world. Local politician and ex-Governor of Bali, …
Bali is in the midst of a 14-day drought emergency. Many areas of the province have not received rain for over 100 days. It has now been confirmed that bottled water providers on Nusa Penida are struggling to source suppliers who have sufficient stock to send over from the main island of Bali. Late last …
Late last week, the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, declared a 14-day emergency status across the island. The emergency declaration has given the National Doiasaater Agency for Bali additional funds and resources to help tackle fires at the island’s biggest landfill sites, wildfires across the eats of the island, and drought across …
Bali has been battling against ranging wildfires and landfill fires for weeks. As many areas of the island are officially in drought, the Acting Governor of the province has declared a 14-day emergency. Over the weekend and into Monday 23rd October thick fog has descended over the island’s busiest tourist resorts. From Kuta through to …
A long-anticipated new direct flight service to Bali has finally been announced. As of the 1st of December 2023 there will be a direct flight connection between India and Bali for the first time. The flight service will operate between New Delhi and Denpasar and will be operated by the Indian airline Vistara. For months, …
Tourist transportation is one of the most highly debated topics by Bali lovers. Whether a returning tourist to the island, a long-stay digital nomad, or a fully committed expat, the issue of traffic and transportation is something that gets everyone interested. Over the last few months, officials in Bali have announced a series of huge …
In early 2023, Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for every international visitor who arrives on the island. The tax will be payable either before arrival or on arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport or at sea ports. The legislative changes have been submitted, and now officials are getting stakeholders on board …
Travel data shows that Bali is on track to beat tourism targets set at the beginning of the year. By the end of December, the island will have welcomed at least 4.5 million international tourists and millions more domestic visitors. Looking ahead, tourism leaders want to see people staying longer on the island. At first …
Over the last year, Bali has been working to combat a small but significant minority of tourists who have been violating the law and disrespecting local culture. Violations have ranged from public indecency to driving illegally, but content circulating online shows a shocking rise in the number of tourists shoplifting. In an Instagram story shared …
Bali’s most famous lake, Lake Batur, sits beneath the gaze of the majestic volcano Mount Batur and is overlooked by the shadows of Mount Agung and Mount Abang. The lake does not only hold great spiritual significance to Balinese Hindus and is one of the most popular natural landmarks on the island for tourists, but …