Tourists visiting Bali’s Echo Beach in Canggu this weekend may see some important reconstruction work underway. Over the last week, as heavy rains, high tides, and storms have hit the island, sinkholes have appeared, sidewalks have been destroyed, and flooding has triggered even more potholes to appear across the region. Down at Canggu’s Echo Beach …
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Tourists preparing to visit Bali this Christmas and New Year will be pleased to learn that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has officially opened the Integrated Post for Transportation Monitoring Christmas and New Year 2024. For those who remember the travel chaos of Christmas 2023, news that support is in place for the full …
Police teams in Bali are preparing for a huge surge in the number of party-goers this Christmas and New Year holiday. In order to make sure that everyone can enjoy the party season safely and comfortably, more police units will be deployed across the island’s busiest nightlife destinations. In anticipation of any revelry getting out …
Bali’s newest mall, ICON Mall Bali in the heart of Sanur, has just celebrated its grand opening festival week. With heaps to celebrate as the year comes to a close, Bali’s biggest shopping malls are keeping the festival feels running high with plenty of events and mega discounts for tourists this Christmas and New Year …
Bali’s most famous attractions are going to be busy over the next few weeks, and there are a few ways in which travelers can help navigate some potential chaos. One way to battle the crowds and avoid disappointment is to book entry tickets in advance, and thankfully, Bali is making it easier than ever to …
Bali is a fantastic destination to visit at Christmastime. While there certainly isn’t ever any snow, the island embraces the holiday spirit and makes sure that there are always plenty of events and special performances for those who celebrate the festive season. At Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in the Bedugul Highlands, there will be a …
As Bali is about to get incredibly busy this Christmas and New Year holidays, tourists are reminded that Bali’s public bus service, Trans Metro Dewata, is available for both Bali residents and tourists. This affordable and reliable bus service operates around some of Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Whether hailing a taxi or driving yourself, …
The Indonesian Immigration Department has just announced an adjustment of its visa prices; some permits have been reduced, and others increased. Ranging from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival to the permanent stay permit for an unlimited period, the new payment system puts the visa costs at an incrementally increasing rate based on the length …
More and more devastation is being reported by the hour in Bali as a result of one of the most intense rainy seasons in recent history. Flash flooding has claimed the lives of local residents, falling trees have killed tourists, and flood waters have now caused a Bali Zoo elephant to drown. Leaders are calling …
A new cultural museum has opened its doors in East Bali, and international tourists are encouraged to visit. The new Asta Gangga Museum is located in Ababi Village in East Bali and is ideal for tourists who want to learn more about Bali’s incredible culture. At the Asta Gangga Museum, located within the Tirta Gangga Palace …
As Bali’s traffic congestion becomes more intense and widespread, leaders are on the lookout for new and impactful solutions to this ongoing problem. In July 2024, the Regent of Badung, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, who is now the new Deputy Governor of Bali, announced plans to create a new ‘sea toll road’ for tourists to …
Kuta, Canggu, and Uluwatu are perhaps Bali’s best-known surf breaks. These are the ones known to real surfers and tourists alike. But the hardcore wave catchers know that if you want to find the best, most challenging waves in Bali, you have to head to Keramas. Keramas Beach, located on the southeastern coast of Bali, …