Bali’s Kintamani is an unmissable cultural day trip for tourists. Come rain or shine there is always something magical to discover in Kintamani and as the gateway to Bali’s volcanic highlands, Kintamani is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the busy beach resorts and breathe in some fresh mountain air. …
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Leaders in Jembrana Regency are preparing to launch a new fast boat service that will connect tourists to the wonders of West Bali with the adventures of East Java. The new fast boat service will see tourists transported between Bali and Java in just 15 minutes, opening up a wealth of new travel opportunities. The …
Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed for to the public until 3rd May 2025. The hiking routes on the sacred Mount Agung are periodically closed to the public, including for tourist treks, for religious ceremonies and rituals. Mount Agung will be closed to the public for a period of 27 days. The closure started on …
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new international trade tariffs has left the world reeling. The tariffs will have an impact on everything from food to clothing, cars to electrical goods. The US has imposed a 32% tariff on all goods imported from Indonesia. Ministers in Indonesia have been talking to the media about the …
Leaders in Bali and Java are preparing to launch a game-changing new fast boat service that will connect the provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, with East Java’s Banyuwangi. This is all part of a move to improve connectivity between East Java and Bali, and improve public transport services for local communities and tourists. The Governor …
A Russian tourist in Bali has sustained serious injuries after slipping on coral while taking a selfie at a popular beach in the east of the province. The injuries were so serious that the tourist had to receive emergency medical treatment on the beach before being transferred to a local hospital. The Head of Public …
Bali is welcoming the launch of a new flight service that will connect the province with Saudi Arabia. The new Jeddha-Denpasar flight route will operate three times weekly, and operate through Singapore. The service will be operated by Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia. During the press conference launch of the new flight service, Bali Governor …
Police in Kuta have confirmed the arrest of a Balinese teenager who committed a violent robbery against tourists in the beach resort. The 15-year-old, known by his initials as WPI, attacked an Indian family on Sunday, 30th March 2025. The 15-year-old from Bali’s Karangasem Regency is reported to have driven up to the tourist couple …
Were you in Bali for Nyepi? Or have you been left with a serious case of FOMO after missing out on the tranquility of the holy day of silence and the excitement of the Ogoh-Ogoh parades? Well, FOMO no more, as tourist have the opportunity to experience the magic of the mysterious Ogoh-Ogoh at the …
Travel trends in Bali are changing. Travel trends in Bali have been changing for a good long while in fact. As tourists’ focus shifts further away from a classic resort hotel vacation and towards private villas and self-organised stays, leaders in Bali are concerned that the number of illegally operating accommodation options on the island …
Traffic Police in Bali’s oldest tourism resort of Sanur have stepped in to help tackle major congestion issues hitting the vacation hotspots. Sanur is best known for its quiet coastal charms, but as the national public holidays roll on, more tourists are traveling to the coast and to Sanur Harbour to connect with the islands …
Indonesia is in the middle of the Lebaran holiday. The series of public holidays are celebrated nationally over Eid al-Fitr. Millions of Indonesian families travel all over the country to make the most of the public holidays, with tens of thousands visiting Bali. Travel forecasting shows that there are a few busy days ahead in …