Bali has confirmed that it is building a new art market in the village of Bongkasa. The new art market will be as impressive and jam-packed with cultural wonders as the Ubud Art Market and is being developed to help promote lesser-visited regions of the island and showcase the best of the province’s artistic and …
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Indonesia and China have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing the tourism sector across the two countries. The new mandate is a sign that Indonesia is broadening its horizons and actively seeking to attract a more diverse demographic of tourists to iconic destinations like Bali and emerging travel hotspots around the country. At …
As Bali’s high season is fast approaching, savvy tourists are on the lookout for hidden beaches, secret stretches of shoreline, and crowd-free expanses of coast to enjoy all to themselves. As beaches in Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta will welcome large crowds of holidaymakers, heading down to the Bukit is a good idea for those …
Bali Police have confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old Australian national on major drug charges. Lamar Ahchee, an expat living in South Bali, has been taken into police custody for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.7 kg of cocaine into the tourism resort area. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya confirmed that two packages, now …
Immigration teams in Bali are investigating three Australian nationals who are suspected of abusing their residency permits and visa conditions. The three foreigners are suspected of illegally operating an accommodation business while residing in Bali on retirement visas. In Indonesia, a visa is commonly referred to as a residency permit, even tourist visas upon arrival …
Bali Police have confirmed that night patrols will be carried out in crime-prone areas after dark. Regular patrols are carried out by police in top tourism resorts, but as high season approaches and reports of crime on the rise, police are committed to keeping tourists and local communities safe. Police officers from South Denpasar Police …
Ubud is one of Bali’s leading destinations, and for good reason. The area shot to international fame when it was featured in the hit movie Eat, Pray, Love, and for more than twenty years, international tourists have been visiting the area in hopes of recreating the magic for themselves. Yet Ubud is so much more than …
Tourists heading to Bali during this high season are reminded that the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is a mandatory requirement. In the 2024/25 tax year, only 35% of eligible tourists paid their fees. Moving into the 2025 high season, leaders are initiating new efforts to ensure that tourists don’t dodge the fee. One of the …
Bali is home to some of Southeast Asia’s biggest and best parties. There is a reason why the island has been a haven for young party-loving backpackers for the last 40 years. For those looking to experience the most authentic backpacker parties, Bali is no longer the place to be. With beach clubs and luxury …
Tourists seeking to explore a truly unique side of Bali’s cultural heritage have a wealth of destinations and attractions to explore. Bali is one of the world’s most culturally generous cultures, having welcomed foreigners to observe many parts of the island’s most sacred practices. There is one very special village, hidden away on the shores …
With high season just around the corner in Bali, I Gusti Ngruah Rai International Airport is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers for the vacation of a lifetime. Latest travel figures show that last mont,h Bali Airport recorded over 2 million passenger movements, over 12,119 flights. Speaking to reporters, the General Manager of …
No doubt about it, even in 2025, Bali remains one of the most family-friendly vacation destinations in Southeast Asia. Culturally, the Balinese people are very family-oriented and celebrate their children; everyone’s children, in fact! Over the years, plenty of videos have gone viral of parents on vacation in Bali with their little ones who have, surprisingly, …