Police in Bali have confirmed that both tourists and residents can apply for a police escort through the island at any time. The confirmation comes after a viral video revealed a tourist may have bribed a police officer to escort him through heavy traffic in a non-emergency situation. An old Instagram story went viral this …
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Tourists making plans to travel by boat over the next few days may want to check the weather conditions first. Weather forecasts show that high waves and storms are predicted to fall over Bali this weekend and into next week. An early warning was issued by the Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BBMKG) Region …
Tourists planning to hike Bali’s sacred Mount Agung in the coming month or so will need to revisit their plans. Officials have confirmed that the famous Besakih Hiking Trail to the summit of Mount Agung will be closed temporarily. The closure is due to a series of Balinese Hindu ceremonies that must be carried out …
As a destination, Bali is ideal for family holidays, with resorts like Sanur, Kuta, and Legian all offering plenty of family-friendly hotels and activities for little ones; it’s obvious why the Island of the Gods has become the go-to vacation destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors over the years. Bali is also a destination …
Without a doubt, the most popular area to travel to in Bali right now is Canggu. The once sleepy traditional village slowly became popular with surfers and backpackers before mushrooming into a full-blown tourism resort in the last few years. It is no exaggeration to say that a new tourist-forced business is opening up in …
Bali is a vacation destination that has something for everyone, especially Gen Z travelers. Travel data shows that Gen Zers are keen travelers who have just as much interest in relaxation as they do in experiencing culture and sightseeing. The Nusa Dua wants to see more Gen Z travelers book vacations in the area. Nusa …
Bali’s tourism tax has now been in effect for two weeks, as the funds generated crossed the USD 1 million mark; leaders are reviewing the program so far. Based on feedback from tourists and tourism staff, there are already some changes in the works. The Bali Tourism Office has confirmed that over IDR 12.5 billion …
The plans for North Bali Airport have been floating around since 2015, with rumors for the project surfacing much earlier than that. The project has been on and off the cards for nearly ten years now, but the most likely incoming president has some big promises to keep. The Indonesian general election was held on …
When on vacation, everyone wants at least a few moments of peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and a little space away from those who are enjoying their own vacation in a loud and proud kind of way. Bali is a destination that offers everything to everyone all at …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali next month should prepare for a few changes in the normal order of things in the coming weeks. As preparations begin for the Nyepi festival and Galungan festivities remain underway, some temples are closing to tourists. One of the most significant temples to close its doors to tourists over the …
Bali’s tourism tax has been in effect for nearly two weeks. Although the pilot phase is over, officials are making a few changes here and there to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible for tourists. The new tourism tax is a sustainable tourism initiative put in place by the provincial government of …
The west of Bali is a largely overlooked travel destination for tourists who visit the island for a laid-back vacation. Not only does the west of Bali have a wealth of travel experiences to offer, but it’s also the gateway to East Java that offers a whole new land of opportunities. Gilimanuk Habor is the …