Bali and Indonesia as a whole sit within the Pacific Ring of Fire. This region of the world is home to hundreds of volcanoes and is vulnerable to seismic activity. Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur, both of which tourists can trek during their visits to the island. Bali, …
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Indonesia has been left in shock after a passenger ferry caught fire in the water off North Sulawesi on Sunday, 20th July. Terrifying video footage from the scene shows passengers scrambling to put on lifejackets as plumes of black smoke rise from the vessel behind them. Leaders have confirmed that at least three people have …
Officials have confirmed that government-mandated demolitions of more than 40 buildings and businesses on Bali’s Bingin Beach will commence on July 21st. Dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations. Bali’s civil police unit, the Satpol PP, informed the …
Increased volcanic and seismic activity in Indonesia should be a call for attention for Bali tourists. While all flights and transportation services are currently running normally in Bali, increased volcanic activity in Java and the Flores Islands, as well as Bali’s proximity to two active volcanoes, means the guard can never fully be put down. …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is undergoing a major set of renovations and upgrades to keep up with the rising demands of travel. The runway is being repaved in a project that will take 10 months to complete. Bali is home to only one commercial and international airport. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International …
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly commonplace in Bali, but as the next generation of electric vehicles comes on the market, Bali is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable travel across the province. Tourists traveling in Bali could soon be traveling by electric vehicle as standard. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Bali Provincial …
Work has begun to recover the wreck of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, which sank in the Bali Strait on 2nd July. The ship was carrying at least 53 people when it sank just minutes into its journey from East Java to Bali. Beneath the waters of the Bali Strait lie essential cable networks …
Tourists traveling to Bali and Indonesia in the coming months should ensure they have travel and medical insurance. While Bali is considered an extremely safe travel destination, recent seismic activity, unseasonable weather, and accidents serve as a timely reminder to take all necessary precautions before enjoying the sunshine. The General Manager at Bali International Airport, …
Earlier this week, the team behind the North Bali International Airport development project announced that, after years of waiting, they have finally secured funding for the multi-million-dollar initiative. Yet, just as the development team celebrates more green lights, Bali Governor Wayan Koster is questioning the sources of the funding. Word that the North Bali International …
The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has called for peace in the community as demolition work is set to begin at Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach. More than forty buildings at Bingin Beach in the popular tourism resort of Uluwatu are to be demolished after authorities found a series of building and spatial planning violations. Dozens …
At least four people have died and at least 38 people are still missing after the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank off the coast of Bali late on Wednesday, 2nd July. The ferry, crossing from East Java’s Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, sank less than 30 minutes after its departure for Gilimanuk Harbour in Bali. …
The team behind the long-anticipated North Bali International Airport Project has confirmed that they have taken a huge step forward in bringing the development to life. The North Bali International Airport will be Bali’s second international airport, located in Buleleng Regency, and is set to surpass the capacity of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International in …