If you’re in the market to live the Bali high life, there’s no two ways about it: Uluwatu is where you’ve got to go! If you’re into surfing (or just like the surf aesthetic, we won’t judge!), if you want to party, if you want to soak up the sun and be surrounded by artists, …
Tourism
Part of what makes Bali such an exciting destination is the vast variety of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. Even just looking at one kind of landscape, let’s say, the coast, there are so many different kinds of beaches to explore: white sand beaches, surf beaches, pebble beaches, black sand beaches, tidal beaches, world-famous beaches, …
There are many different ways to connect to Bali meaningfully. Tourists can connect to the island’s culture by taking part in a water purification ceremony, hiking up the famous volcanoes, or trying local specialty foods. One of the best ways to connect to Balinese culture is to stay at a locally owned and operated hotel, …
Top tourism leaders in Bali are calling for the government to help subsidize flight tickets throughout the country to help boost tourism. The calls come as Bali enters its high season and is on track to smash tourism targets set for 2025. The Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA) calls on the …
Bali is set to welcome the official opening of the long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub in just a matter of months. As Benoa’s tourism resort prepares to celebrate the launch of this new chapter, leaders are sharing their vision for the future of marine tourism in the province. In 2025 and beyond, luxury cruise tourism …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali this high season should include a visit to the magnificent Gunung Paying Beach on their itinerary. Located at the very south of the Bukit Peninsula, the cliff-backed Gunung Paying Beach is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and for good reason. Local tourism leader Ni Luh Hepi Wiradani told reporters that …
A new direct flight service set to operate between Bali and Australia will change the way tourists from New South Wales go on vacation. For the first time ever, starting in October 2025, Newcastle Airport will operate year-round international flights, and Bali is the number one destination. Low-cost and Australian favorite airline Jetstar launched its …
Tourists planning to travel through Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport over the next 48 hours are advised to check in with their airlines before departure. On Tuesday, June 17th, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands erupted, sending an ash cloud 11km into the air. This triggered the authorities to implement the …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has announced her vision to connect Indonesia’s tourism industry with the world. Bali, as Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, is perhaps one of the most famous travel hotspots in the world, but now Minister Wardhana wants the island to be the gateway to the archipelago. Speaking at the Bali …
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 …
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 …