Bali’s leaders are on a mission to ensure that all international tourists pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee before departing the island. The tax was introduced in February 2024, and data collected from the first year of the policy shows that as few as 35% of tourists made the mandatory IDR 150,000 payment. Bali’s …
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Bali has just celebrated Galungan Day. With Thursday, April 24th, observed as Umanis Galungan, Balinese families are honoring one of the most holy times of the year on the island. As the holy days are also a time of family gathering and community celebration, there is a lot more movement of people around the island …
Search and Rescue teams in Bali have been ordered to extend their search mission to locate a missing Russian tourist. The Russian Embassy has requested that Bali’s Search and Rescue teams, known locally as Basarnas, extend the search for three more days after a 36-year-old Russian national went on a mission for the coast of …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has requested that the Buleleng Regency Government implement new regulations to ensure that the landscape around the new Turyapada Tower remains a green haven for nature. The Turyapada Tower is a transmitter tower that will allow for digital television broadcasts, telecommunications, internet, and radio communications across Bali and will also serve …
The rainy season is officially over in Bali. As the island celebrates Galungan Day, the rainclouds have officially been sent on their way for another year, and sunshine will prevail…in theory! As the dry season kicks off in Bali, the island is also gearing up for the high season for tourism. This monsoon season has …
Bali’s neighboring island of Lombok will soon welcome a huge new luxury hotel. The Indonesian state-owned enterprise ITDC, which is also in charge of the Bali-based resort of Nusa Dua, has just signed a multi-trillion rupiah contract to develop the Mandalika Special Economic Zone in Lombok. Mandalika in Lombok is one of Indonesia’s super-priority destinations. …
One of Bali’s most spiritually significant temples will be closed to tourists for the next five days. Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, also known as the Gates of Heaven Temple in Bali’s Karangasem Regency, will be closed from the 23rd – the 27th of April for religious ceremonies. While many of Bali’s temples are world-famous, and …
Officials in East Nusa Tenggara have confirmed that Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted twice on the evening of Sunday, 20th April 2025. The volcano has been erupting regularly for the last six months and has previously impacted flights in and out of Bali due to volcanic ash entering airspace around the Indonesian archipelago. Lewotobi Laki Laki …
Preparations are on track for the IFSC Climbing World Cup, which will be held in Bali’s Nusa Dua from May 2nd to 4th, 2025. The event in Nusa Dua is part of a three-part Asian tour series for the sport, which will also see events held in China’s Keqiao and Wujiang. Nusa Dua is best …
There are a few essentials that tourists must remember when planning a trip to Bali: booking flights, arranging the eVisa on Arrival, and checking that the passports are all up-to-date at the start. One of the most important non-negotiables is organizing travel and international health insurance before the trip, and new insights from insurance companies …
The Indonesian Government is on a mission to harness the potential of travel and tourism nationwide to boost the economy. This renewed commitment to developing sustainable tourism could bring a series of impressive benefits to Bali tourists, who will be encouraged to engage with travel in new ways. Speaking at the 37th Joint Meeting of …
The low-cost airline Jetstar has just confirmed that it will launch a new direct flight service between Australia and Bali. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, and the new service will give tourists more options than ever when it comes to planning their vacations. Jetstar is one of the leading low-cost …