Plans for a trial shuttle bus service for tourists in Bali’s arts and culture capital, Ubud, will launch later this week. The new service is part of a partnership between the Provincial Government and the Toyota Mobility Fund. The project is part of Toyota’s Sustainable Mobility Advancing Real Transformation (SMART) @ Ubud Program. The initiative …
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North Bali is the best place on the island to go waterfall hopping. While there are dozens of beautiful waterfalls in the southern regencies of the Island of the Gods, there is something that hits differently about the dramatic waterfalls up in the north. Dramatic, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring are words that can be used to …
With so much to see and do in Bali, it is hard to know where to start. There are the classic, most famous destinations that sit high on every bucket list adventure; then there are other attractions that remain a little less known and have plenty to offer tourists seeking a memorable day out. The …
Bali’s issue with traffic congestion is no secret. One only has to have a quick look on social media to see hundreds of viral videos in the ‘expectations vs. reality’ style template to see that traffic all around the island is only mounting up. Local leaders have reached out to the media to share their …
The island of Bali has welcomed millions of tourists so far this year. As tourism continues to grow, leaders are pressing to improve infrastructure on the island to support local communities and the travel and hospitality industries. There are a number of huge projects underway to improve transportation in Bali, but for some leaders, the …
Bali’s Tourism Task Force and partner authorities have been tasked with completing 100 immigration control operations every month for the rest of the year. This involves investigating foreigners suspected of breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. The Tourism Task Force and their partners in the Bali Police, Cibil Service, and Immigration have even been …
Weather warnings are in place across Bali for the next few days. The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics in Denpasar is urging marine tourism providers and tourists to be extra cautious if they choose to head out on the waves. The Head of the Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics in Bali, Cahyo Nugroho, …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has announced a new visa category that will make it easier for athletes and artists to visit the country. The visa category is not only going to make life easier for sportspeople and musicians to take part in events but also paves the way for more live events …
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The verdant rice terraces, dense tropical jungle, and azure blue waters that surround the island have long been the picture postcard of a paradise getaway for millions of tourists. What makes Bali quite so special is that ancient cultural practices and values are …
Leaders in Bali are on a mission to clean up Kuta Beach. The island’s most famous tourist resort has been looking a little tired recently, and with other up-and-coming destinations in Bali luring in visitors, leaders in Kuta are working to ensure the iconic Kuta remains as charming and as welcoming as ever. Leaders are …
Travel data can tell us a lot about trends and tourist demand, but the juicy details can be shared by those on the inside. Tourism workers have been talking to reporters about their observations between domestic and international visitors in Bali and the experiences they seek. They say international tourists to Bali are all about …
One of Bali’s most popular tourist attractions, the Tegallang Rice Terraces, will be a little trickier to access for the foreseeable future. Earlier this week, a giant sinkhole ruptured along the Tegallalang-Tampaksiring tourist road. Fortunately, the natural disaster has not caused any casualties but is playing havoc with transportation for the local communities and tourists. …