In November 2024, PARQ Ubud, a residential and lifestyle complex located just outside of central Ubud in Bali, was closed down by authorities on the grounds that the business was operating without the correct licenses and on suspicion of being constructed against building and environmental regulations. The business was given a period of grace to …
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Spiritual leaders in Bali have been speaking to the media about the surge in demand from tourists for traditional Balinese melukat ceremonies. These deeply spiritual rituals are a form of water purification ceremony and date back for centuries. Yet, as interest in these practices grows, some fear that many tourists are simply taking part in …
Kuta Beach in Bali welcomes a huge amount of repair work to its beach walk and pavement areas after coastal erosion has destroyed long stretches of the public walkways. The local government had been waiting for high tides to recede before commencing work, and teams have started the repair work this week. The repair work …
It is nearly a year since Bali launched its Tourism Tax Levy policy, and new data shows that even fewer tourists are making the contribution than first thought. Figures from 2024 suggested that only 40% of tourists made their IDR 150,000 contribution, but now it seems as few as 35% of tourists are paying their …
The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation is closely monitoring Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the East Flores Islands after it erupted four times on Monday, 20th January. The volcano also erupted several times in November 2024, causing travel havoc in East Nusa Tenggara Province and even in Bali too. The Indonesian Center for …
Demand for luxury and high-end yacht experiences in Bali has been increasing over the last few years. With leaders funneling more investment into developing a super yacht marina in Bali’s Benoa, tourism experts are anticipating a huge boom in demand for yacht rentals in Bali in the years to come. Right now, in Bali, all …
Nature-loving tourists visiting Bali must add West Bali National Park to their travel itinerary. The West Bali Natural Park is one of the last untouched wild landscapes in Bali and is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, including ocean-swimming deer. Mind-blowing footage that has been circulating online shows two feet swimming in …
Imagine if, in 2025, we were to do things differently. We were to seriously prioritize self-care and tending to our needs. We say no more to the things that bring us down and more heartfelt yes’s to the things that light us up. In order to start a new chapter in our lives, we have …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced earlier this month that it would be launching a Clean Tourism Movement to help protect the natural landscapes surrounding some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations. The pilot program is now underway, and activities will kick off in Bali over the weekend. The Clean Tourism Movement is designed …
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 …
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. …