Leaders in Bali’s Uluwatu have revealed plans for what will happen to Bingin Beach after the demolition of 48 buildings in the area has been completed. The demolition of illegal buildings reported to be violating spatial planning laws and encroaching onto state-owned land began on Monday, 21st July 2025. Speaking to reporters as demolition work …
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Tourists traveling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being advised of a shake-up to the payment system for tourism tax and e-tickets. Tourists traveling to any of the Nusa Islands are advised to bring a combination of both cash and cards. The Klungkung Regency Government, which oversees the Nusa Islands, has confirmed that it is working …
Tourists traveling to Bali can expect to see more emphasis on paying the tourism tax. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy is just one of many tourism-related taxes in Bali and Indonesia, but more than half of all international tourists are failing to pay despite the policy being in place for over a year. The Bali …
The community of Bingin Beach has been left in shock, devastated by the start of government-mandated demolition work in the area. Bingin Beach is one of the most renowned surf destinations in the world and has been home to numerous Balinese-owned small tourism businesses since the 1970s. The Bali Provincial Government and Badung Regency Government …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has visited Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster to discuss the future of tourism in the province. While Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, Bali is by far the most popular tourist destination in the country. Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, visited Denpasar over the Weekend to …
Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has been visiting Bali to discuss the future of tourism in the province. Minister Wardhana held a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster and also visited the new Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is a massive multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Benoa Harbour area in south …
Tourists traveling in Bali between mid-July and August are being informed of a cool weather front that is rolling over the island. While far from freezing, the cooler temperatures will undoubtedly be felt at night…it’s time to bring an overshirt or jacket to dinner! In a public service announcement, the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics …
More than 500 personnel from the authorities of the Bali Provincial Government have descended on Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach to demolish more than 40 buildings reported to have been breaking spatial planning laws. The demotion orders have been in place for months, and now officials have taken over the situation. The demolition orders at Bingin Beach …
Tourists traveling to Bali have so much to explore, but it can be hard to know what to take away from an island that gives so much. Of course, we can all head home with a mind full of memories and a camera roll full of incredible pics, but there is something timeless and essential …
As the Christmas vacation period is just around the corner, tourists planning their end-of-the-year trips to Bali are on the lookout for ways to bring a little extra magic to their vacation. Bali’s food culture is thriving, and immersive dining experiences on the island are only getting better. As more and more immersive dining experiences …
North Bali is preparing to celebrate the opening of the annual Lovina Festival from July 24 to 27. Lovina is Bali’s northernmost beach resort and is famous for its resident pod of spinner dolphins. Lovina Festival, also known as LovFest, is one of North Bali’s most significant cultural events. The Head of the Buleleng Tourism …
Tourists traveling to Lombok should be aware of the new regulations that have been implemented to help keep them safe. The update comes after dozens of incidents on Bali’s volcano and mountain peaks and a recent tragedy on the slopes of Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. Leaders in Lombok have introduced a new system whereby all hikers …