Dozens of police officers in Bali are to be given English language training to help them better serve in tourism hotspots. Bali Police have confirmed that an English language training day was held last week and are hopeful that this will increase the safety and comfort of top tourism resorts for international visitors. Bali Regional …
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Bali is best known as a majority Balinese Hindu island, but within Balinese culture, both Hinduism and Buddhism are closely intertwined. While almost all temples tourists will see in Bali are dedicated to Hindu deities, there are a few very special Buddhist temples that are waiting to be explored. The Ling Gwan Kiong Buddhist Temple …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa, better known as the watersports capital of Bali, is booming in popularity right now. Despite high waves and less-than-ideal weather in the last few weeks, tourists are still making sure they tick Tanjung Benoa off their Bali bucket list. Questions had been raised over whether water sports activities in Tanjung Benoa would …
The community of Bingin Beach has met with the Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, and the Head of Pecatu Village to discuss the future of the surf haven. The meeting comes days after more than 500 civil service police officers, government officials, including Governor Wayan Koster, and construction teams started demolishing more than 45 …
Tourists and travellers arriving and departing from Bali Airport will see more officers out on patrol. Bali Police and Bali Airport have confirmed that more officers are to be deployed on around-the-clock patrols to help prioritise public safety and comfort. Bali Airport is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and every day …
Bali’s Kuta Beach has introduced a new system for professional photographers operating in the area. From now on, sports or commercial photographers working in the tourism hotspot will have to be formally registered. The Badung Regency Government, who oversee the management of Kuta Beach as a tourist attraction, has introduced new laws that require photographers …
World-famous podcast host Steven Bartlett will be bringing his wildly successful Diary Of A CEO on tour. As part of a business and life speaking tour, Bartlett will be making his debut in Asia and stopping off in one of Bali’s most luxurious resorts. Steven Bartlett’s Diary Of A CEO podcast is the world’s second-largest …
A mouthwateringly good new chocolate shop has opened its doors in the heart of Bali’s Ubud. Cacao grown in Bali and across Indonesia is considered to be amongst the best in the world, and now tourists can buy it directly from the source. Falala Chocolate Bali is celebrating the launch of its new Ubud store. …
Bali Airport has long committed to improving its facilities for travelers. To make the airport terminal more accessible and inclusive, Bali Airport is constantly improving by employing new technologies to reduce queuing and improve efficiency. The team at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has shared an update on the new baggage check system …
Tourism leaders in Indonesia are working to encourage tourists to visit different areas of the country, with Australian tourists remaining the most frequent international arrivals to Bali. Leaders are looking to encourage a new generation of travelers to explore beyond the Island of the Gods. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is targeting Australian tourists to …
The Indonesian Minister for Immigration, Agus Andrianto, has confirmed that he has ordered the deployment of the Bali Regional Immigration Patrol Task Force, known as Satgas. The task force will be deployed in top tourism destinations across the province to crack down on unruly tourists visiting the island. Speaking to reporters, Minister Andrianto explained that …
The peak of the high season is pumping in Bali right now. With tens of thousands of holidaymakers arriving every day, everyone is looking for a culture-rich and crowd-free place to spend their hard-earned vacation time. As the central south of Bali gets increasingly busy with tourists keen to make the most of sun, sea, …