Indonesia’s National Tourism Board has issued new advice for tourists visiting the country. Wonderful Indonesia periodically published fresh safety advice for tourists exploring the archipelago, and with monsoon season lashing down across the country, as well as active volcanos and a persistent risk of earthquakes, it’s always good to refresh the safety advice and protocols.  …

Travel in Bali in 2025 will be all about low-key luxury. We don’t need golden gilded door frames and giant glass chandeliers to feel indulgent on vacation. No, what we need is stunning ocean views, a sense of calm and tranquility, and the opportunity to meaningfully connect to nature and culture…and we know just the …

Leaders in Bali are once again responding to the question of whether or not the island is experiencing overtourism. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has told reporters that while overtourism is not an issue island-wide, the core problem is the over-concentration of tourism development in specific areas.  Pemayun told reporters …

Tourists staying at one of Bali’s top hotels are now able to use online taxi services like Grab and GoJek in Seminyak. Management from Ramada Encore Seminyak Bali has held discussions with the traditional taxi providers in the area, and an agreement has been reached that benefits everyone, including tourists. It has been an ongoing …

On the 10th of December 2024, two tourists were killed by a falling tree in Bali’s world-famous Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest. In light of the recent tragedy, leaders have come together to discuss how top attractions in the province can keep tourists and visitors safer during their vacations and day trips. Officials from the Bali …

Backpacking in Bali in 2025 is going to be such a vibe. Not only is it easier than ever before to organize and enjoy a backpacking trip, but there are now even more destinations that are open to tourists, travelers, and intrepid backpackers across the island. For more than fifty years, Bali has been the highlight …

We are all too acutely aware that the rainy season has been coming in hard in Bali this year. With the weather forecast a tricky beast to navigate, it’s always good to have some rainy-day options listed in the itinerary. While rainy days may not be so fun for sunbathing in Bali’s ever-popular Seminyak, cafe-hopping …

If you are traveling to Bali for the first time in 2025 or just getting ready to fly to the island to celebrate the new year, you are in for a treat! Bali is one of the world’s leading travel destinations and, in our opinion, one of the most welcoming.  If you’re a first-time traveler …

Celebrating the Christmas and New Year Holidays in Bali can be super dreamy, with bright blue skies, barely a breeze, and the perfect amount of heat radiating from the sun. It must also be said that the festive season sits right bang in the middle of the rainy season in Bali, which can impact travel …

2025 is just around the corner, and we’re all thinking about it…what are our intentions for the year ahead? Start the gym? Launch that side hustle? Fall in love? Buy a house? Book that month-long stay in Bali you’ve always dreamed about?! For travelers in Bali, during the festive seasons, there is one incredibly special …

2025 will be all about the big Bali day trip, and in our opinion, the bigger, the better. Let’s say…visiting a whole other province in a day and climbing an active volcano in the process is kinda big. Sound like your kind of adventure? Then, in 2025, you need to plan a 24-hour trip from …

Tourists traveling to Bali for the festive season and into 2025 are reminded that events the world is moving towards more digitalized payment systems as standard; in many areas of Bali, cash is still king.  The world is moving towards more digitalized banking and more cashless payment systems. It’s easy to overlook cash as an …