Bali’s Penglipuran Village is a real pioneer of tourism on the island. The village shot to international fame when it was honored as the Cleanest Village in the World in 2016. Since then, the village has continued to find innovative ways to engage with tourists.  Penglipuran Village, in Bangli Regency, is one of the few …

Bali lovers have been left outraged by yet another video of a tourist posing nude by a Balinese temple. In the latest viral video, a caucasian man can be seen ‘meditating’ naked in front of a temple. Bali Immigration and Police are now looking for the man; though the original account has been emptied, a …

Officials from Indonesia’s Health Service have issued statements regarding the rise in the number of cases of Nipah Virus in India. The virus has recently been discovered in Kerala in India and Punjab in Pakistan is on high alert.  Nipah Virus has been noted as the cause of death of two people in Kerala India …

Bali’s new tourism tax has been a hot topic of conversation this year. Officials have now confirmed the date that the new tax will be introduced for all international visitors to Bali. For some, the day is a day of love and romance, but in Bali this year, it’ll be the day to pay. That’s …

It’s fair to say that the title of ‘Bali’s most impressive venue’ could go to any number of beach clubs, resorts, and festival parks. There is just one venue, however, that truly stands apart from the others. That is none other than the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, also …

Bali lovers are celebrating the return of the magical Nusa Penida Festival this October. This year will be the first time the cultural and community gathering will be held since before the pandemic. Organizers are hopeful this year will be bigger and better than ever before, and tourists are encouraged to attend.  Bali is one …

The World’s 50 Best is one of the most prestigious hotel and restaurant awards there is. As the 2023 winners have been revealed, no one is surprised to see that a Bali-based hotel and beach club features in a prominent position on the list! The World’s 50 Best Hotel award winners have been announced this …

A series of serious incidents this week in Bali have led to renewed public safety warnings. Two unrelated incidents resulted in the deaths of two tourists on vacation on the island. Another separate incident resulted in the police being called to assist a tourist in distress at very early hours.   At around 5.45 pm …

As officials in Bali are working to create new protocols to ensure that tourists are well-behaved while on vacation, some leaders are raising concerns that some digital nomads are also overstepping the mark. Bali is one of the world’s most popular destinations for digital nomads, but officials want to see a little more respect for …

The 27th of September marked World Tourism Day. Bali, as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, saw plenty of events celebrating the island’s leading industry. One of the biggest events was held at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. The venue is a Balinese-owned business and acclaimed pioneer in the sustainable tourism …

September has been a big month for transportation news in Bali. For first-time visitors planning their vacations, news of road construction and a new metro system may not be of much interest. But for those seasoned Bali lovers out there, it’s clear that this is the kind of news that seriously affects those holiday plans.  …

Bali is well on its way to hitting the pre-pandemic number of tourists in 2023. The island is a hive of activity with tourists from all over the world touching down in Denpasar ready and eager to explore everything Bali has to offer. As tourists become more adventurous, seeking more than just a chilled resort …