Following the death of a 27-year-old Brazilian tourist on Lombok’s Mount Rinjani, major concerns have been raised by tourists, the travel sector, and even the Indonesian government regarding the safety of the country’s most popular hiking route. Lombok, Bali’s neighbouring island, sees markedly fewer tourists than the Island of the Gods, though Mount Rinjani is …
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Tourists traveling to Bali for the first time absolutely have to make time to stay in Ubud. One thing that tourists always say when they visit Bali is that they wish they had more time to explore Ubud, its surrounding villages, and the incredible jungles. In 2025, booking a trip to Ubud is easier than ever, …
Bali’s iconic FINNS Recreation Club has confirmed that it will be laying off 157 of its staff. The recreational club is one of the biggest social venues in Bali Province and welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests every year. FINNS Recreational Club is just one of dozens of businesses in Bali’s Badung Regency that are …
Senators in Bali are once again calling for tougher action against tourists and foreign nationals who break the law and misbehave in the province. The calls come after top Bali senators met with the top-ranking officers from the Bali Police to discuss new strategies for dealing with unruly foreigners on the island. The meeting was …
Bali Airport has confirmed that it will adjust its baggage inspection protocols to streamline passengers’ departure processes. Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest international airports, and during the high season, management is keen to ensure that there are no queues. The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has spoken to reporters …
Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, has issued statements calling for increased security in Bali’s tourism resorts following a fatal shooting earlier this month. While the shooting is reported to be a targeted attack in connection with an organized crime gang, the incident sent shock waves through the Bali community and prospective holidaymakers. Indonesia’s …
The family of 4-year-old Marigold ‘Goldie’ Jessie had been enjoying a vacation in Bali when the incident occurred. The family had been staying in a villa with a treehouse on the property. As a result of the shock fall, Marigold experienced bleeding in the brain and needed emergency surgery in Bali in order to alleviate …
Just months after Balinese authorities issued closure notices, the PARQ Ubud site has been repossessed and is set to be transformed into a tourism accommodation complex. The PARQ Ubud complex was formally closed in January 2025, and the founder and director of PARQ was arrested in connection with the illegal transfer of land functions. The …
If you’re in the market to live the Bali high life, there’s no two ways about it: Uluwatu is where you’ve got to go! If you’re into surfing (or just like the surf aesthetic, we won’t judge!), if you want to party, if you want to soak up the sun and be surrounded by artists, …
Part of what makes Bali such an exciting destination is the vast variety of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. Even just looking at one kind of landscape, let’s say, the coast, there are so many different kinds of beaches to explore: white sand beaches, surf beaches, pebble beaches, black sand beaches, tidal beaches, world-famous beaches, …
There are many different ways to connect to Bali meaningfully. Tourists can connect to the island’s culture by taking part in a water purification ceremony, hiking up the famous volcanoes, or trying local specialty foods. One of the best ways to connect to Balinese culture is to stay at a locally owned and operated hotel, …
Bali is one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations. From Ubud to Nusa Dua, from Nusa Penida to Uluwatu, the romance is well and truly alive in Bali in 2025. It could be said that traveling to Bali for a honeymoon has become something of a cliche, but nothing could be further from the truth. …