Police reported that 6 tourists have been secured in July after they ran out of money due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have been living on the streets of Bali. The homeless tourists have been unable to purchase tickets home after staying in Bali much longer than originally intended due to border closures. “There were …
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Bali will welcome back domestic tourists in its second phase of reopening beginning this Friday July 31st. Bali Governor Wayan Koster released a circular letter on the entry requirement for tourists. “The basis of this requirement is the aspect of health and tourism quality for visitors amid the pandemic,” said Gede Pramana, the province’s head …
Western Australia health officials are preparing for thousands of Australians to return home after visa changes in Bali forced many to leave. On July 12th, the Indonesian government announced that emergency visas would expire for thousands of Australian travelers who sheltered in Bali during the coronavirus lockdown. 10 days later, the government announced changes that …
Two foreign citizens were arrested in Ubud by Bali Immigration officers for illegally working and earning an income on the island. 40-year-old Rodion Antonkin and his 31-year old friend, Albana Mukhamadullina are facing deportation after holding Yoga classes for personal financial gain. They are now being detained temporarily at the Denpasar Immigration Detention House while …
Tabanan District in Bali Province is planning to boost its ecotourism sector by developing a tourist village based on the Green Development Integrated Farming Tourism concept, the district’s head, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, stated. “This is aimed at preserving the environment to enhance green development based on agriculture as the essence of Tabanan District,” Wiryastuti …
Canggu is known for being one of the best destinations in the world for digital nomads and backpackers, but it has also attracted more crime. Now it appears that the Bali government is stepping up to help with much needed infrastructure. Over the last two years as Canggu grew in popularity, violent snatchings have become …
A foreign national has gone missing after being swept away by large waves and strong current at Batu Balong beach in Canguu. The Denpasar search and Rescue office was dispatched to the beach on Friday (7/17) after getting reports of an unidentified foreigner that went missing. “A total of 13 personnel have been dispatched to …
The Governor of Bali said that international tourists will need to bring a negative Covid-19 test when Bali reopens on September 11th, 2020. The ‘new normal’ began in Bali on July 9th with the first stage allowing for only local tourists within Bali. On July 31st the island will open to domestic tourists and then …
A Russian tourist who has been sleeping in a park outside the airport is now facing deportation under Bali’s ‘new normal’ immigration rules. The Russian tourist was apprehended by police after he went viral on social media for allegedly living in the park for the last month. Head of the Bali office of Immigration, Jamaruli …
Bali is known for some amazing deals but this private pool villa near Canggu might be one of the best deals yet! Imagine having your own private pool, terrace, king size bed, air conditioning, mini kitchen and bathroom for only US $27 a night. The Canggu Wooden Green Paradise bed and breakfast is just outside …
There is a secret waterfall in Bali that has been mostly known to locals but is slowly being discovered by more and more tourists. The Ghana waterfall comes from the Tukad Pakerisan river flow down the Empelan Pejeng Hill. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @putumiraindriani on Feb 28, 2020 at 3:13am …
The ‘new normal’ for Bali has officially launched. Bali partially reopened after a three-month virus lockdown on Thursday, allowing local people and stranded foreign tourists to resume public activities before overseas arrivals resume in September. Normally bustling beaches and streets on the idyllic Southeast Asian island emptied in early April except for special patrols to …