On Friday, Bali’s arts and cultural capital, Ubud celebrated the launch of a new public transport initiative that could be the answer to a huge amount of the town’s transportation woes. Ubud is famous for many things: incredible temples and the iconic palace, wonderful restaurants, and quaint markets, but in recent years, the traffic issues …
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Plans for a trial shuttle bus service for tourists in Bali’s arts and culture capital, Ubud, will launch later this week. The new service is part of a partnership between the Provincial Government and the Toyota Mobility Fund. The project is part of Toyota’s Sustainable Mobility Advancing Real Transformation (SMART) @ Ubud Program. The initiative …
Indonesia’s election year coming up in 2024, and the country is preparing for formal political campaigning to begin. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster and Deputy Governor Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, aka Cok Ace, have formally stepped aside and will begin their campaign for a second term in due course. The new Acting Governor of Bali, …
Bali’s traffic congestion issues are hitting the headlines more often than many leaders would like. Due to the high demand for travel on the island and the developing transportation infrastructure, heavy traffic congestion has become synonymous with the Island of the Gods as a tourism destination as sun, sea, and sand. Now, leaders in the …
Ubud is a resort destination in Bali best known for its arts and cultural scene. The town is one of the busiest tourism destinations in Bali, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors every week. As travel destinations go, Ubud is one of the safest places to explore, but in light of the increasing number of …
The island of Bali is held in high regard by many for its verdant nature and tranquil crystal-clear coastlines. While this may be an accurate image of the island most of the time, the sad reality is that the impacts of climate change and rising pollution levels are becoming increasingly obvious in Bali. Late last …
Bali’s arts and cultural capital Ubud is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. A bustling wonderland of temples, traditional markets, incredible cafes, and gorgeous boutique hotels, Ubud is an essential bucket list destination. The high season is in full swing in Bali. The island is busy and bustling, and tourists from …
Officials in Bali’s arts and cultural capital of Ubud have taken firm and decisive action against illegal parking in the town center. The effort has created huge changes overnight, reducing traffic congestion to a minimum and making it easier for tourists to explore the town center on foot. Last week officials in Ubud told reporters …
Officials in Bali’s popular cultural hotspot of Ubud are trialing a new shuttle bus service that they hope will help improve the tourist experience in the town. The shuttle service is designed to help reduce traffic and illegal parking in central Ubud. The issue of tourism-related traffic jams in central Ubud has been an ongoing …
Ubud has long been considered by international travelers as the cultural capital of Bali. Ubud was once a quiet, traditional market town, home to some of the island’s finest artists and artisans. Nowadays, Ubud is a busy and bustling tourism hotspot, but the cultural significance of the town still reigns strong. ARMA Museum and Resort …
Ubud is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to spectacular palaces, ancient temples, and some of the country’s best restaurants, it is easy to see why the town never goes out of fashion. The topic of traffic and tourism has hit the headlines once again recently. Ubud, even in low season, feels busier …
Bali, and Ubud specifically, is world famous for its yoga and wellness scene. Home to some of the best yoga studios in the world and attracting some of the most highly regarded teachers and practitioners, it’s easy to see why wellness tourism is alive and well in Ubud. Once upon a time, Ubud was the …