The highest increase percentage wise in visitors to Indonesia in 2019 came from the United States up 14.14% over the previous year. According to the Central Statistics Agency, 16.11 million total foreign tourists arrived to Indonesia in 2019, but fell short of the target of 18 million visitors set by the Tourism and Creative Economy …
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Alarge fire broke out Sunday night at a boarding house located on the Ngurah Rai Bypass road. The fire started around 8:00 pm on the second floor of the building. All 18 rooms of the boarding house were completely destroyed in the blaze. Shocking video of the massive blaze appeared on social media shortly after …
A tourist from Djibouti, East Africa is mising after being swept away by the waves in front of Finn’s Beach Club Saturday afternoon. 24-year-old Sahal Elmi Barkadleh, was last seen swimming with a friend in front of Finn’s Beach Club Saturday evening at 6:15. His friend was also allegedly caught in strong ocean currents but …
Sleeping under the stars, waking up to jungle views and starting off the day with a dip in your infinity pool – how does that sound? If you’re tempted, then you may want to add Bali’s Bubble Hotel to your bucket list, as that’s exactly what’s on offer for couples who stay in one of …
Bali is a favorite travel destination for many people around the world thanks to its warm weather year-round, idyllic beaches, captivating spiritual energy, terraced rice fields, and exotic sunsets. Travelers visiting Indonesia’s main tourist destination can find a place to stay from basic guesthouses to luxurious beach resorts and villas. Below you will find new Bali …
In the cheerful celebration of the Lunar New Year 2020, the new-age carrier Vietjet officially commenced its newest direct flight linking Hanoi and Denpasar, Bali. This is the airline’s second service to the famous holiday destinations of Indonesia, following the Ho Chi Minh City – Bali route operated from May 2019. It is also the …
The Head of Badung Hotel and Restaurant Organization (PHRI), I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, expressed his opinion yesterday that Bali must target a quality and sustainable tourism. To achieve the target, he advised hotels to eliminate hotel room price wars by setting a minimum selling price. The purpose of the plan is to protect hotel …
Arriving at Pulisan Beach, on the eastern tip of North Sulawesi, the sand is white and the water is warm. It is a picturesque cove, home to coral reefs and tropical fish. Malcolm Barnes’s family has been guiding tourists around this part of the world for almost two decades. “It gives me pleasure showing people …
Three money changer locations have been shut down by local authorities after multiple compaints were received by tourists that had been scammed. All three operations were located in Legian and had their exchange boards and operational equipment confiscated. (Image: Indonesian Expat) Many tourists don’t even realize when they’ve been scammed and those that do, rarely …
Two weeks ago, The Bali Sun broke the news that Grab would officially be permitted to operate at the Bali airport. Since the story broke, the Bali Sun has confirmed that Grab will be the only ridesharing company that will be officially welcomed at the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. “The presence of Grab as …
Travel publication Big 7 Travel released its 2020 list of the “most Instagrammable places in the world”, with Bali ranking eighth. The destinations are ranked in order of their visual allure and popularity on social media. To compile the list, Big 7 Travel selected the winners by analyzing the amount of hashtags per destination, surveying …
Searching for your next dream vacation destination? Look no further than this dreamy hotel in Bali that offers amazing amenities at just $22 a night. The Puri Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Ubud and is just a short trip from a lush forest full of curious monkeys, unique shops, historic temples and …