Tourists looking for cultural immersion in Bali during this high season should make a trip to the north of the island. From June 24th to 27th, tourists are invited to enjoy LovFest, the biggest festival event of the year, in the popular coastal retreat of Lovina. The Buleleng Tourism Office is preparing to host the …
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Indonesia’s top immigration official has issued a clarification over new visa changes that will merge several stay permit categories. The move comes as the Indonesian Immigration seeks to remove any grey areas in visa policies that could allow foreigners to engage in illegal activity. In a statement issued on social media last week, Indonesia Immigration …
Tour guides in Bali have confirmed that a Slovakian tourist hiking Mount Agung was injured during a trek on Saturday, 14th June. The tourist was accompanied by a guide, as is a legal requirement, and while he is expected to make a full recovery, the incident is an all-too-time reminder of the importance of travel …
Indonesia is home to some of the rarest wildlife on earth. From tigers to rhinos to elephants and orangutans, the tropical forests of Indonesia are famous for being some of the most biodiverse and threatened landscapes on earth. For tourists visiting Bali, intensive conservation efforts mean that it is now possible to encounter one of …
Latest travel data shows that Indonesia is the second most in-demand destination for European tourists traveling to Asia right now. Indonesia is a huge, diverse region for travel, though the vast majority of international tourists from Europe will visit during their trip to the country. New data from online travel platform Agoda shows that Indonesia …
Tourists in Bali are urged to exercise extra caution when walking around the island’s busiest and most popular resort areas. As reports of theft and robberies are increasing in Bali’s top vacation hotspots, Governor Wayan Koster launched his Anti-Thug Team to help tackle the issue. The updates come after reports of a drive-by robbery against …
Bali’s most famous tourist village, Penglipuran Village, has just won yet another major award for its commitment to cleanliness and the environment. Penglipuran is famously the cleanest village in the world. For years, it has been featured on the UN World Tourism Organisation’s list of the best tourism villages globally. The community of Penglipuran Village …
Bali is one of the most culturally generous islands on earth. From allowing tourists to visit temples, witness incredible dances, and even take part in rituals and ceremonies, experiencing Bali’s cultural heritage is a privilege that all tourists to the island can embrace. One very special temple is promoting an incredible interactive activity for tourists …
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has just announced a series of significant changes to a range of visa categories that will impact tourists and travelers heading to Bali in the coming weeks and months. The new visa category changes are designed to make the whole application process simpler and more streamlined. Indonesia’s Directorate General of …
Qantas Group has just announced that it will close Jetstar Asia, the low-cost arm of its operation that operates out of Singapore’s Changi Airport. While the airline closure announcement will affect hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers, tourists and business travellers, the announcement only impacts one Jetstar route to Bali. On 11th June 2025 Qantas Group, …
The last time Covid-19 hit headlines in Bali was December 2023, but as the virus is reemerging in Indonesia, the public and tourists have been issued with updated guidance to help ensure that safety is maintained. News of the re-emergence of Covid-19 in Indonesia comes just as Bali enters the peak travel season. The news …
Tourists planning visits to Bali and other top destinations in Indonesia are being warned of scams and issues with travel agents that have the potential to ruin a dream vacation. The news comes after a group of tourists were left abandoned at Labuan Bajo Marina Port in the Flores Islands after a fraudulent travel agent …