Officials from the National Disaster Management Agency in Bali have issued warnings for rafting tour providers in Bali as the island braces for the monsoon season. In 2022 there were dozens of incidents where white water rafting activities for tourists ended in tragedy due to flash flooding and unpredictable conditions on the water.  The Head …

Two of Bali’s top tourist attractions are about to become more accessible for visitors. Penglipuran Village is making intensive efforts to improve disability access to the ancient village. Over in Kintamani, a new boardwalk will be constructed to make it safer and easier for tourists to visit the famous Segara Ulun Danu Temple.  Penglipuran Village …

Travel officials in Bali have confirmed that there will be more flight availability to and from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International in December. Bali is preparing to welcome a high influx of visitors for the Christmas and New Year holidays. In 2022, over one million people arrive to celebrate the festive season on the Island …

Top health officials in Bali confirmed on Monday 13th November that the planned release of Wolbachia mosquitoes has not only been canceled for today but postponed indefinitely. The initiative, run by the World Mosquito Program, has been in operation in Indonesia since 2012. Speaking to the media on Monday, the Head of Disease Prevention and …

In July this year, the Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, announced that he would be establishing a dedicated Tourism Task Force to crack down on badly behaved tourists in Bali. This task force organized by the central government came in addition to localized task forces established by the provincial and regency governments in Bali.  …

Tourists in Bali have been given a warning from community leaders and officials after a foreigner ended up in hospital after a collision late in the evening on Wednesday 8th November. The collision occurred in the Jimbaran area, and the tourist was not under the influence of alcohol.  Local guest house owner, Suwirama, told reporters …

A 10-year-old Australian girl on vacation in Bali was left in need of hospital treatment after being bitten by a monkey at the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud. The little girl’s mother has spoken to the media about the incident to help raise awareness amongst travelers to Bali.  Amanda Tabone, a mother of three from …

Tourists are raising concerns over safety after a local woman was reportedly attacked by her motorcycle taxi driver this week. Police in Bali have arrested the driver in question after he admitted to having attacked a 31-year-old woman who didn’t want to chat with him during the journey.  The attack happened on Monday 6th November …

Tourists in Bali are being urged to prioritize safety when swimming in the ocean around the island. A tourist tragically lost their life this week after being swept out to sea from Batu Belig Beach. As the monsoon season approaches, more storms and strong currents will hit the island.  Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams announced …

The family of a British man who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Buleleng Regency last week has signed a peace agreement with the perpetrator. The incident happened on Thursday 2nd November at around 1 p.m. in Tajun Village, which sits along the Singaraja-Kintamani Highway.  During a meeting facilitated by the British Consulate, the …

Tourists planning their visits to Bali are spoilt for choice when it comes to spas, wellness offerings, and retreats. If you can dream it, it can happen for you in Bali. From full-day pamper sessions to a massage overlooking the ocean to a complete system reset, there is something for every mind, body, and soul …

As a travel destination, Bali is best known for beach vacations, jungle retreats, and partying in paradise. Top this off with a wealth of arts and culture to explore and there is truly something for everyone. Yet, for many, Bali doesn’t immediately jump out as a destination for history buffs but all that looks like …