With huge international pop stars gracing stages in Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore on a regular basis, Bali wants to get in on the action, too. The Island of the Gods already hosts top international DJs on a regular basis, but leaders want to see more stadium-style concerts organized in the province. Speaking to reporters, the …
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Bali is battling against tides of plastic waste washing up on its shores. From Jimbaran to Canggu, far more garbage is washing up on the island’s shores than is usual. Sadly, this is an annual occurrence. In the mid-to-latter end of the rainy season, tides upon tides of plastic waste get washed up onto the …
At this time of year, it has become all too common for tides of plastic waste to wash up along the southern coast of Bali. Every year, the tides of trash seem to get larger, but the wave of waste that was swept in last night was one of the biggest to date. It takes …
Once upon a time, not too long ago, tourists going on an international vacation either had to go out of contact while traveling or fork out a small fortune to make an international phone call back home. Nowadays, tourists are hard-pressed to find somewhere totally without a signal! Indonesia’s 4G connectivity and mobile signal range …
Bali tourists always seek a crowd-free beach, picturesque soft sandy expanses, and crustal clear waters. With Bali’s coastline running for a total of 593 km, there are so many beaches to explore. There is one family-friendly escape that shouldn’t be overlooked. Bali’s Karangasem Regency is perhaps best known for the Gates of Heaven Temple and …
Whether an experienced diver or a first-time snorkeler, beneath the crystal clear waters of Bali’s most popular beaches lies a whole other world of possibilities. From vast expanses of coral reefs to chilled-out turtles bobbing along, from majestic manta rays to shiny shoals of sunfish, the underworld of Bali is as exciting to explore as …
With Bali a destination best known for its blissful beaches and vibrant jungles, many tourists overlook the provincial capital of Denpasar. Home to a wealth of historical gems, thrumming music, a coffee scene, and great shopping, Denpasar is a vibe! Last month, the Denpasar City Tourism Office launched a free horse-drawn carriage service for tourists. …
Leaders in Bali want to encourage the community to see trash not simply as waste but as an opportunity for economic growth. The Bali Province Regional Secretary is inviting the public to change their mindset regarding waste to help save tourism. Speaking at the recent National Clean Action event in Tahura Ngurah Rai in south …
Bali is a multi-award-winning travel destination. The Island of the Gods can now add one more trophy to the cabinet after being voted the ‘The Best Island’ at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards. DestinAsian is one of the most-read travel magazines by travelers based in the Asia and Pacific regions. The annual travel awards highlight …
Australian tourists have just received even greater access to the Island of the Gods. Tourists from Australia’s Northern Territories can fly with low-cost airline Jetstar to Bali on one of thousands more sets added to the Bali schedule. Australia’s budget airline, Jetstar, is one of the most in-demand flight providers to Bali from Australia. This …
Following a week of extreme weather in Bali, clean-up teams have been deployed across the island’s most popular beaches to clear tides of debris that have landed on the shoreline. Trash has also been washed downstream from villages inland. Bali’s Samigita Beaches, which consists of Kuta Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak’s coastline, have been hit …
Over the coming days, tourists in Bali will be urged to take seriously the extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. Officers from the National Disaster Management Agency are also on standby for support. Extreme weather warnings and high wave alerts were in place across Bali Province from …