Last week Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he will be introducing a tourism tax in 2024. In a move that has been on the cards for a while, the provincial government has formally begun the process of creating the legislative changes necessary to implement a tourist tax. But some people aren’t too happy about …
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Police in Bali have disclosed the details of the sheer volume of reports they are receiving about the behavior of some tourists on the island. The news comes as officials on the Island of the Gods are cracking down on lawless and disrespectful behavior by foreigners on holiday. Speaking at a press conference in Denpasar, …
One of Bali’s most popular temples has launched a new activity for visitors. Uluwatu Temple is one of the most famous temples on the island and is popular with tourists who want to admire the stunning view of the Indian Ocean and also interact with wild monkeys. There are dozens of opportunities to observe wild …
The first headline speakers have been announced for the critically acclaimed Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2023. The Literary Festival is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and organizers have raised the bar once again when it comes to the exceptional individuals who will be making an appearance. Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one …
Bali’s most iconic beach club, Finns Beach Club in the heart of Canggu, has an awesome lineup of events on the way. Easily one of the most popular venues in Bali, Finns Beach Club will be celebrating its 7th anniversary in August. Finns Beach Club is one of the biggest and best entertainment venues in …
It is busy in Bali right now! The high season is well underway, and tourists are loving life along the southern coast of the island. As more people arrive on the island, police are concerned there may be a small uptick in the amount of opportunistic crime in the busy tourist areas, so they’re taking …
Indonesia’s national airline has been named as having the world’s best cabin crew. Garuda Indonesia was awarded the accolade at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, known as the Oscars of the aviation industry. The esteemed award means that tourists can now travel to Bali with the world’s finest cabin crews. What better way to arrive …
Bali is preparing to host the International Tourism Investment Forum conference at the end of July. The event is designed for tourism stakeholders to come together to talk about how, when, where, and why investment should be utilized in the tourism sector. While the conference itself might not bring immediate excitement to holidaymakers, the outcomes …
Bali has been facing a crazy amount of unseasonal rain the last few weeks. As the island is at the height of the high season, tourists are scrambling to find fun indoor activities while they wait for the clouds to blow over. One indoor theme park in Denpasar is the absolute ultimate rainy day activity, …
Bali has been experiencing a barrage of unseasonable heavy rains over the last few weeks. The shock weather front has caused hundreds of millions of rupiahs worth of damage across the island. One particularly famous temple in Bali, which is also super popular with tourists, has experienced significant damage. Uluwatu Temple is one of the …
Bali’s Search and Rescue teams have been called out to rescue tourists once again from what is fast becoming the province’s most dangerous beach. Emergency rescue teams were called to save the life of a British tourist in Nusa Penida on Wednesday 12th, July. Kelingking Beach is easily the most recognizable vista in Bali. The …
The Indonesian Tourism Minster has announced new data that revealed that Bali has already surpassed targets for 2023. Minister Uno has also revealed how much the average tourist is spending during their stay on the island. Overall, he’s pleased with the progress, and data shows that tourists are happy with Bali too. Bali had targeted …