Tourists planning visits to Bali are being warned about the potential for a megathrust earthquake that could hit the island at any time. Officials from the Center of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics say that although the public must remain calm and carry out normal activities, the potential for a devastating earthquake is a very real …
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As Bali becomes an increasingly in-demand travel destination, travelers are starting to expand their horizons to more areas of the Indonesian archipelago. As a culture, authentic connection, and affordability become more important to tourists than ever, Indonesia is offering explorers the chance to tick all these travel itinerary criteria boxes and more. The average stay …
The Russian Federation Government has confirmed that the new Consulate General In Bali will open by the end of 2024. The development was given the final nod of approval after initial suggestions for the initiative earlier this year. It will help improve relations between Indonesia and Russia with a rapidly growing Russian expat community in …
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed that they are stepping up screening protocols across the country, including in Bali, as a result of rising cases of Mpox around the world. The virus, previously referred to as monkeypox, is highly contagious. In a press interview held on the 18th of August, the Acting Director General …
Police in Bali are conducting spot checks on motorcycle drivers, including tourists, in the island’s busiest resort areas. The spot checks are underway to ensure that drivers have the correct licenses and that vehicles are in roadworthy condition. The first round of spot checks was completed in the North Kuta area, with police based at …
Tourists traveling in Bali have assurances from the management at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport that this week’s staff strikes will not impact travel. Members of the union Angkasa Pura Supports (APS), the airport and aviation industry union in Indonesia, will strike for three days over job security and longevity. The worker’s strike will …
Bali is on a mission to promote more tourism villages and cultural experiences to tourists. As part of a wider mission to create more high-quality, sustainable, and culturally respectful tourists, tourism villages are coming forward as one of the most engaging and immersive ways for tourists to experience Bali in a really authentic way. The …
Leaders are seeking to encourage tourists to explore Bali in new ways. With the south of the island on the brink of over tourism, and lesser visited regions of the island crying out for visitors there is one thing standing in the way of success and that is connectivity. Leaders are committing to improving connectivity …
Bali rescue teams have reported two major incidents at two of the province’s most popular beaches. On Wednesday, 14th August, a tourist was rescued from the waves at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach in an incident that was a moment away from tragedy. At Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, a tourist fell to his death from the …
Ubud is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to the island’s biggest arts and cultural wonders, the town is busier than ever in 2024. However, Ubud was never built with the vision of welcoming millions of people every year, and leaders are struggling to find new solutions to mounting traffic congestion. From rerouting …
Kintamani is one of the most underrated destinations in Bali right now. As the gateway to Mount Batur and Lake Batur and home to some of the most incredible coffee shops in the province, tourists really need to spend more time in this emerging travel hotspot. There is now even more reason to celebrate life …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been vocal about his commitment to promoting lesser-visited regions of Bali to tourists. As part of a mission to avoid overtourism in the south, combat a homogenized public image of the diverse island province, and crack down on low-quality tourism development, Minister Uno is …