A landslide has struck one of Bali’s most iconic coastal landmarks. In the early hours of Monday, 6th January, a landslide saw the Barak Cliffs at Pandawa Beach crumble into the road below. The Barak Cliffs are a popular photo spot for tourists as the narrow road is flanked by sheer white limestone cliffs.  A …

Bali’s tourist taxi drivers are taking part in a series of peaceful protests, calling on the government to step in and help protect their livelihoods. The Bali Tourism Driver Struggle Forum (FPDP) marched to the Regional People’s Representative Council of Bali (Bali DPRD), the office of the provincial government, to make six very specific demands.  …

In the coming months, a series of new water taxi services will be available directly from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The plan is to help tourists travel between the airport and their hotel as quickly as possible, improving the tourist experience and reducing the amount of traffic congestion on the roads.  According …

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism will accelerate the rollout of the Clean Tourism Movement 2025 in Bali. The government-run program, which is already in operation in destinations like Lake Toba, Borobudur Mandalika, and Labuan Bajo, will help ensure that Bali’s top tourism destinations and attractions are clean and hygienic for visitors.  The response from the …

Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple is one of the most famous landmarks in the province. As one of the few sea temples in Bali, Tanah Lot holds huge spiritual significance for Balinese Hindus. Due to its incredible location, it is also at the mercy of the elements, and vital restoration works are underway.  The restoration work …

Seminyak is party central in Bali! If you’re looking for impeccable vibes, great music, and the best party people…it always has been and always will be Seminyak! From iconic venues like Motel Mexicola to the OG La Favela, there is a good reason why Seminyak has gone down in history as one of Southeast Asia’s …

In a bid to promote national self-sufficiency, the Indonesian Government will reduce its reliance on food imports. In 2025, the government will stop the importation of some of Indonesia’s most important commodities in order to achieve national food self-sufficiency by 2029.  In a statement issued from Bandar Lumpung, the Indonesian Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, …

Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the province welcomed over 6.3 million international tourists in 2024. This confirms that 2024 was a record-breaking year for both Bali as a province and Indonesia nationally in terms of tourism. Nationwide, Indonesia welcomed over 12 million international tourists.  The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus …

Bali is experiencing one of the worst monsoon seasons in recent history. While heavy rains and storms have calmed a little in the last week, the overall impact is still felt across the island, especially along the coastlines of the Central South. Bali’s Jimbaran and Kuta Beaches are being hit by tides upon tides of …

Bali’s most utilized public bus service, the Trans Metro Dewata, has been suspended indefinitely as operational funding has been withdrawn. According to the 2025 State Budget, Bali’s Trans Metro Dewata bus service will no longer receive subsidies, and as such, the service is now on hold.  Leaders in Bali are scrambling to find a solution …

An intensive search is underway on Bali’s Mount Agung after a South Korean tourist has been reported missing. The hiker, known by his initials KDO, aged 31, is believed to have embarked on the trail up Bali’s highest peak without a local guide or hiking group. The Denpasar Search and Rescue Office is coordinating a …

The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency has just announced updated tourism figures for the end of 2024. As predicted, Indonesia has seen its busiest year for tourism in over five years, and Bali remains the single most in-demand destination in the country, with both domestic and international tourists.  Speaking at a press conference held in Jakarta …