Tourists in Bali are being urged to respect the temporary closure of sacred Mount Agung. The active volcano and deeply sacred landscape are closed to the public until the 30th of November for ceremonies, but some tourists have not only disobeyed the rules but have also required rescuing.  The Public Relations Manager for Pura Pasar …

A Swiss national was killed in Bali during a horrific accident on Saturday 12th, October. The incident took place just outside of the tourism village of Kintamani when the tourist and his driver pulled over to admire the view. An oncoming truck is believed to have experienced brake failure, resulting in a catastrophic collision.  The …

Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed that deportations from the province continue to rise. As Bali Immigration enters its next phase of Operation Jagratara, a crackdown focused on foreigners breaking the conditions of their visas, officials have revealed details about the latest wave of deportations from the island.  In the year to the end of …

As October steps into full swing, new travel data has been released about the number of tourists visiting Bali in the last month. Every month, the Bali Central Statistics Agency for Indonesia reveals a new data set with a month’s delay. The Agency has just released the August figures, which make for very interesting reading.  …

As if by magic the end of the year is upon us already! As we wave goodbye to Bali’s busy high seasons and settle in for a less crowded October and November, we’ve also got one eye on Christmas and New Year.  The Christmas and New Year holidays are one of the busiest periods in …

In Bali there is a 5-star hotel in Bali to suit every traveler’s style. Raffles Bali, in Jimbaran Bay, has been named amongst the best luxury hotels in 2024, continuing to welcome travelers from all around the world for a touch of class and sophistication on the shores of Badung Regency.  Speaking to reporters, the …

Developers, tourism business owners, local residents, and frequent visitors to Bali are all waiting to hear final updates on new legislation that will see a ban on the development of new hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues in some areas of Bali for up to two years. As the legislation is due to be announced by …

A 20-year-old American tourist has publicly apologized after being caught stealing from four businesses in the popular Bali resort of Canggu. The young man in question was caught on CCTV failing to pay for services across the resort and was caught by an expat following footage of his actions going viral online.  Sadly, incidents of …

The Indonesian Islands of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, off the coast of Lombok, have long been popular with young backpackers and island-hopping holidaymakers. The Gili Islands, part of West Nusa Tenggara Province, are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists from Bali every year. However, as the tiny islands receive an increasing …

The Indonesian Government has been praised for developing new fast-boat connections between ports in West Bali, North Bali, and East Java’s Banyuwangi. The new routes are set to change the way in which domestic tourists from Java explore the province and the way in which international tourists explore the Bali and East Java region as …

Tourists in Bali have been issued with warnings from police over a common but costly mistake. As more and more tourists explore the island, police are finding an increasing number of visitors making dangerous mistakes and even breaking the law while driving mopeds and motorbikes. Contrary to scenes on many roads in Bali, it is …

Part of the role of Indonesia’s Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, is to inform and direct tourists from around the world and around the country to the nation’s best travel destinations. Whether these are on the path or so wildly off the path you can’t even rely on a map, the role of a tourism board …