It has recently been revealed that construction on the Bali Railway Network is set to start in September 2024. The long-awaited transportation upgrades are a hot topic amongst local leaders, Balinese residents, ex-pats, and tourists. The Bali Railway Network will completely change the way in which people travel across the southern regions of the island. …
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For upwards of a million Australians every year, Bali is the destination of choice for a quick and easy vacation in the sun. The Islands of the Gods is a home away from home for so many Australians, yet the Minister for Tourism wants to see more tourists adding destinations to their trips. Indonesia is …
One of the most affordable, accessible, and efficient ways to explore Bali as a tourist is to rent a motorcycle. Whether a full-blown motorbike or a little moped or scooter, hiring a two-wheeler to whizz around the island is a popular choice with tourists. Motorcycles and tourists as a combo never seem to be too …
Bali is home to some of the world’s biggest and best beach clubs. The island offers a beach club to suit every travel style, every budget, and every occasion. Whether looking for chilled-out, safer vibes, or the most opulent luxury of rustic bohemian chic, Bali has something for everyone to enjoy. Set down in the …
Bali’s Nusa Dua is home to some of the island’s most famous hotels. The area can boast a whole host of achievements, including hosting the G20 in November 2022. Now, the resort can proudly claim to have the longest swimming pool on the island. The Courtyard Nusa Dua, a Marriott Hotel, is proudly home to …
Bali is the home of bamboo architecture. From intimate treehouses to expansive shalas, multi-story mansions to romantic retreats, if you’re dreaming of waking up to the sound of nature and magical views of lush green rice paddies, dramatic volcano vista, or even the glistening ocean, Bali can offer you it’s all and more. Want to …
Top officials from the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies say that tourists don’t mind paying the newly implemented tourism tax. The USD 10 fee is mandatory for all international tourists arriving in the province. A spokesperson for the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies, Nia Niscaya, held a press conference on Monday in …
It is a widely acknowledged fact that Bali is finding its relationship with tourism complicated at the moment. The island has been seeking to redefine its tourism model and move towards more sustainable and culturally respectful tourism as the standard. What Bali is really grappling with is how to balance mass tourism. This is something …
The west of Bali is one of the most underrated travel destinations on the island, if not the whole country! It is home to stunning coastal vistas, rolling hills, and a national park abundant with wildlife. Finally, West Bali is starting to get the recognition it deserves. The Plataran Menjangan Hotel is celebrating a major …
Bali is a travel destination that is always evolving. Once upon a time, tourists could only stay at small, locally run guest houses and were afforded the most generous of welcomes and the most basic of amenities. Nowadays, everything has changed. It seems that every single day, a new hotel, resort, or guest house is …
For tourists who want to avoid the crowds and get great value for money (who doesn’t?!), this month is a great time to visit Bali. The low season will run now until early May, and the island’s most iconic destinations are eager to welcome as many tourists as possible. Bali’s Nusa Dua is spoiling tourists …
It has been nearly a week since Bali’s new tourism tax came into effect. The new policy requires all international tourists to the province to pay a mandatory IDR 150,000 tourism levy. Although the first few days have been smooth, leaders say more changes could be on their way. Originally, leaders said that they wanted …