Chasing waterfalls is a must-do activity while on vacation in Bali. With so many glorious waterfalls to explore, Bali offers tourists an unrivaled opportunity to connect with green landscapes. Many of the waterfalls in Bali are managed as community-led tourism attractions, and three more have just been added to the list. Bangli Regency is one …
Over the last year leaders in Bali have been calling for the tourism sector to promote the island as a destination for high-spending and long-staying tourists. Bali is known to be a destination that can be explored on a shoestring budget or with no expense spared, but what are the average spending habits of tourists …
Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. The island has been buckling under the pressure of mounting waste for decades. As the island becomes drier as the hot season progresses, fires have been breaking out across the island. From the slopes of sacred Mount Agung to landfill sites, Bali is burning. At around 11 …
Bali is a travel destination that offers something for everyone. From the abundant resorts along the southern coast to the off-the-beaten-path villages of the North West, Bali is an island that remains one of the most in-demand travel destinations in the world. New survey results shared by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies reveal …
Tourist transportation in Bali has long been a point of contention, both for tourists themselves and for local taxi drivers. With little accessible public transport, the rise of online ride-hailing apps, and an increase in tourists wanting to hire their own vehicles on the island over the last few years, tourist transport has been something …
Bali is undergoing a surge of rapid tourism development; there are new resorts, villas, beach clubs, and apartment complexes under construction across the island. Key areas that are experiencing the bulk of the investment and development include both Canggu and Uluwatu and their surrounding villages, as well as the outlying island of Nusa Penida. While …
The festive season is just around the corner. The Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali are one of the busiest times of the year. Last year, the island saw over one million arrivals over the week that sits between Christmas and New Year, and it looks like 2023 is going to be bigger than …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has been speaking to the media about the latest travel figures which show that the country has surpassed tourism targets for 2023. In light of these new figures, Minister Sandiaga Uno wants to see this momentum continue to grow with more direct flights to Bali. Minister Uno has …
Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year. The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …
In light of India’s current outbreak of the Nipah Virus, all tourists arriving in Bali will be screened as a part of increased health protocols at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Following a circular letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health last week, health officials in Bali have outlined their response to the national guidance. …
Legian is one of the most famous beachside resorts in Bali. Nestled between classic Kuta and ever-trendy Seminyak, Legian offers tourists access to a little bit of everything that makes Bali such a fantastic vacation destination: sunshine, beaches, great accommodations, and awesome nightlife. But in recent weeks police have reported a surge in attacks against …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the media about why he feels bad behavior by tourists in Bali continues to play out. Minster Uno says that ignorance is to blame. Minister Uno told reporters that many tourists are ignorant of both the law and cultural norms on Bali before …