Bali’s cultural capital of Ubud is an iconic tourist destination, filled to the brim with incredible historical landmarks, world-class cafes, and markets overflowing with trinkets and other goodies to take home. Yet for years, it has been noted by tourists that the town is increasingly difficult to navigate on foot.  Bali Police have been working …

Is it a surprise to learn that Bali has been voted the best island in Asia by some of the most well-traveled explorers in the world? The Island of the Gods has beaten destinations like Thailand’s Koh Samui and Palawan in the Philippines to be the rightful holder of the Best Island in Asia in …

Nusa Penida is one of the most popular destinations in Bali right now. The outline island can be reached via a 50-minute fast boat ride from the beach resort of Sanur. As Nusa Pendia celebrates the return of its annual cultural festival, leaders say they want to see even more promotion of the destination to …

The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has met with key stakeholders from the arts and cultural capital of Ubud. The Acting Governor held a meeting in Denpasar with political leaders from Ubud, as well as legislators and tourism industry experts, to discuss how to overcome the town’s mounting traffic issues.  Speaking from …

There are many reasons why tourists may end up in hospital during their vacation to Bali. Aside from planned medical tourism trips, tourists find themselves in the emergency room all too often in Bali. From slips and trips to food poisoning to traffic accidents and more serious situations, tourists must have travel and medical insurance …

Every year, Indonesia’s Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies sets tourism targets for the 12 months ahead. This year, Bali was tasked with welcoming 4.5 million international tourists, and with a little under three months to go, it looks like Bali will not only meet but surpass its targets.  The cumulative number of foreign visitors …

Bali’s cafe scene is next level. Home to one of the most innovative cafe scenes in the world, tourists on the Island of the Gods are spoiled for choice when it comes to places to eat. Tourists can sample everything from the finest and freshest vegan fare to lovingly crafted traditional dishes and exceptional fusion …

Just two weeks ago Bali celebrated the launch of a game-changing free shuttle service for tourists in Bali. In a six-month trial partnership between the Provincial Government of Bali and the Toyota Mobility Fund a new dail-a-ride shuttle bus service around the heart of the island’s arts and cultural capital of Ubud. While the new …

Bali’s Besakih Temple is the largest and most significant temple for Balinese Hindus on the Island of the Gods. The temple complex has also become one of the island’s leading tourist attractions for international visitors who want to understand more about Bali’s unique culture and faith.  Over the last few years, in light of a …

Bali is an incredible destination for nightlife lovers. From world-class beach clubs to some of the best fine dining experiences in Southeast Asia, night owls love the Island of the Gods. With an ever-increasing demand for party travel in Bali, venues are pulling out all the stops to fly in some of the world’s biggest …

Over the last few months, the authorities in Bali have been working hard to find ways to best manage badly behaved tourists in Bali. While the vast majority of the over 18,000 tourists arriving on the island every day are immaculately behaved, the small but significant minority of disrespectful people are causing a lot of …

This year has seen more deportations of tourists from Bali than any other year. In previous years, tourists have been deported due to visa overstays or organized criminal activity. In 2023, an increasing number of tourists deported from Bali this year have been sent home due to disrespecting local culture and public decency laws.  Speaking …