Bali is welcoming the opening of a new monkey forest attraction in Gianyar Regency close to Ubud. The new monkey forest sanctuary has been designed to help connect tourists with Bali’s natural landscape and cultural heritage as well as providing sanctuary for long-tailed macaques, the white monkeys of Bali and flying fox. Kemenuh Monkey River …
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Bali’s southernmost beach, Melasti Beach in Ungasan Village, is currently proving to be a huge hit with tourists. The coastline welcomed a huge surge in tourist visits during the Eid and Nyepi holiday periods earlier this month. With just a few weeks left of the low season, tourists in Bali need to make the most …
Bali’s most popular beaches of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, are undergoing something of a facelift. Work commenced on improving and conserving the beachfronts back in January 2025 and will continue through to October. While work is on-going, teams hope that disruptions will be kept to a minimum. The stretch of coastline that runs between Kuta, …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that it will soon be easier and safer to access some of Nusa Penida’s most famous viewpoints. Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong are amongst the top natural landmarks in the province, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Nusa Penida is part of Klungkung Regency, and leaders from the …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has issued a serious warning to tourists in Bali. The provincial leader has declared that he will take a ‘no mercy’ approach to foreigners who are found to have been breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. The statements come after an American national was arrested and deported after going on …
TransNusa Airlines has officially launched its new Denpasar-Guangzhou flight route. The service is part of a wider route that connects travelers between Guangzhou and Perth, initiating Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as a transit hub in addition to its role as the gateway to the Island of the Gods. Speaking to reporters following …
Leaders in Bali have committed to changing the way the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is enforced to prevent tourists from dodging the fee and to help ensure that the funds generated are spent in an ‘optimal and accountable way’. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in February 2024, but figures show that less than …
The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, attended a series of ceremonies, which coincide with the holy Kadasa full moon in Bali, at temples located close to the new Bali International Hospital, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Sanur. The Mayor used the ceremonies as an opportunity to set the intention …
BaliSpirit Festival will be returning to The Yoga Barn in at heart of Ubud from the 7-11th May 2025. With just under a month to go until the biggest yoga, music, dance, and culture festival in Bali, Ubud is abuzz with preparations for the magical event. In 2025 BaliSpirit Festival will be hosted at The …
Indonesia’s Immigration Offices are back up again after the national public holidays. Offices formally opened their doors again on the 8th of April, and now that the big rush has subsided, tourists and expats can easily access immigration services. Immigration Offices and online services in Indonesia closed down for a full week over the Nyepi …
Indonesia AirAsia has confirmed that it will launch yet another new direct flight service between Australia and Bali in June 2025. The new service will connect Adelaide and Denpasar and operate four times weekly. Low-cost tickets are available now. Indonesia AirAsia is one of the most in-demand airlines operating in and out of Bali’s I …
Police in Bali have confirmed that increased security patrols in top tourism resorts will continue, even as heightened security presences for the Lebaran holidays have been stepped down. The news comes as more reports of crime targeted at tourists have hit headlines in the last two months. Speaking to reporters the South Kuta Police Chief …