It’s true that to really experience the authenticity of a destination traveler, one must hang out where locals go to enjoy their free time. One local journalist, Ni Wayan Linayani, has shared her top Bali beaches, and it’s got to be said, she’s got good taste; from sun up to sun down, these are some …
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The rapid rate of development across Bali has been a huge topic of conversation in 2024. With a moratorium due to come into effect that will ban the development of new tourist accommodations in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts, local residents are speaking up about the impact development is having on the cost of living, and …
With leaders coming out to say they want to reimagine Bali as the New Monaco, the New Hong Kong or New Singapore, as well as a disastrous prank whereby a cheeky netizen changed the name of Canggu to New Moscow on GoogleMaps, is Bali even Bali anymore? It would be a far question to ask. …
Tourists visiting Bali this festive season must pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The mandatory fee costs IDR 150,000 per person and applies to children. The Bali Tourism Office has just completed a round of spot checks on tourists, and more are expected during the festive season. On Wednesday, 4th December, officers from the …
Following the soft opening in June 2204, ICON Bali Mall will celebrate its grand opening with a seven-day festival from December 9th to 15th. Featuring exclusive offers, live entertainment, and incredible cultural performances, ICON Mall Bali is inviting locals and tourists to come and celebrate the big occasion. Bradned as the most beautiful mall in …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s original coastal vacation resort. Home to an incredible selection of five-star hotels, wonderful restaurants, and a stretch of coastline that is safe to swim and surf year-round. When viewed like that it’s easy to see why Bali lovers return to Kuta year after year. With this much-loved resort keen …
Bali Immigration has issued updates on the latest round of deportations and investigations it has undertaken on foreigners in the province. Bali continues to crack down on tourists and expats breaking the law to any degree as part of a nationwide immigration offensive called Operation Jagratara. A 31-year-old Moroccan citizen was deported from Bali on …
It is the festive season in Bali, and that can only mean one thing: it’s party time! From the most luxurious beach clubs, to the low key bars, from stylish fine dining restaurants to the islands most loved resort hotels, Bali is buzzing with talk of New Years Eve parties. New Year’s Eve in Bali …
Traveling in Bali over the festive season can get pretty intense. While kicking back and relaxing on the beach or on a sun lounger by the poolside can be deeply restorative, getting from A to B can feel pretty frantic as over one million tourists try to navigate their way around the island. One way …
North Bali is one of the least explored areas of the province. Home to dense jungles, hidden waterfalls, traditional fishing villages, temples, and stunning rolling coastal vistas, the ‘real’ Bali can be most easily connected to the north of the province. As leaders look to direct holidaymakers to emerging destinations and crowd-free retreats, tourists are …
It is the travel awards season and true to form Bali is wing big! From the island’s most loved hotels winning well deserved accolades to the island itself being named as the most romantic destination in the world in 2024, the reasons to love Bali are endless. Bali has been named the World’s Most Romantic …
Tourists in Bali have been issued warnings about high and dangerous waves forecasted along the island’s most popular stretches of coast. As the rainy season has officially hit the province, tourists can expect to hear more extreme weather warnings in the coming months. The Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III, …