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 …
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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 …
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has issued an updated statement regarding the National Travel Advice Bureau’s guidelines for tourists visiting Indonesia. At the end of May, Smartraveler issued new guidance urging travelers to “exercise a high degree of caution when traveling to Indonesia.” In a statement issued from Jakarta, Deputy Prime Minister Marles confirmed …
Accommodation providers in Bali have been issued with updated guidance to help keep track of all foreigners on the island. The move comes as Bali looks to crack down on foreigners who violate the conditions of their visas by working, running businesses, and even engaging in criminal activity. Moving forward, all accommodation providers in Bali …
Immigration updates are coming in thick and fast from Indonesian officials right now. From changes to the visa extension process to reminders about the conditions of the popular visitor visa category, travelers heading to Indonesia need to keep up to date with all the latest rules and regulations. In an update published on Instagram, Indonesia’s …