Bali is amongst the most popular vacation destinations in South East Asia. The Island of the Gods is set to welcome 7.5 million international tourists this year. This has got leaders and travel experts asking: has Bali become a victim of its own success? Many people feel that Bali has already crossed the threshold into …
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Bali is home to some of the world’s biggest and best beach clubs. The island offers a beach club to suit every travel style, every budget, and every occasion. Whether looking for chilled-out, safer vibes, or the most opulent luxury of rustic bohemian chic, Bali has something for everyone to enjoy. Set down in the …
Bali is a travel destination that is always evolving. Once upon a time, tourists could only stay at small, locally run guest houses and were afforded the most generous of welcomes and the most basic of amenities. Nowadays, everything has changed. It seems that every single day, a new hotel, resort, or guest house is …
Bali’s new tourism tax is officially in operation. The new tourism levy is mandatory for all international tourists visiting the province and can be paid online, in person at Bali Airport, or with registered hotels and resorts. As the first week of the new normal unfolds, global embassies have been contacted to help socialize and …
Tourists could return to Bali year after year and still struggle to visit all of the waterfalls on the island. From the ridge to the reef, there are thousands of waterfalls, big, small, famous and secret, dotted around every corner. The team behind one community-managed waterfall in Ginayar Regency is working to put the natural …
Bali’s struggles with waste management are no secret. There are dozens of initiatives underway to help tackle the problem. Yet, while the government, NGOs, and social impact enterprises work to create solutions, it seems that some companies keep contributing to the problem. Sungai Watch, one of the biggest environmental NGOs in Bali, has just released …
One of the hottest topics on the lips of Bali lovers right now is whether the Island of the Gods is still an affordable place to travel. While the cost of living has been increasing around the world, it would be too quick of a conclusion to say that Bali is no longer cheap. Want …
Officials in Bali have been visited by the Australian Consulate General, Jo Stevens, to discuss the future of the Bali-Aussie relationship. It looks like 2024 is going to be another strong year for the special relationship. During a visit to Denpasar Jo Stevens, the Australian Consul General in Bali revealed that 1.3 million Australian citizens …
Australian tourists who are due to visit Bali in the coming weeks have even been issued a warning by Smartraveler, the Australian government travel advice bureau. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali. According to advice issued by the Australian Government on 5th February, tourists should be mindful of public displays of …
Indonesia has just committed to improving internet access across the country. While Indonesia has pretty good internet coverage, there are still blank zones, and upload and download speeds are not as quick as they could be. The Indonesian Minister for Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, has outlined the Indonesia Digital 2045 Vision. This vision …
It has been a good week for travel news for Australian-based Bali-lovers. Not one but two major airlines have confirmed that new flight services will be operating from the Land Down Under to the Island of the Gods. Flights from Canberra to Bali are set to resume in June 2024. Batik Air, which is part …
Indonesia is home to some of the most endangered wildlife species on earth. Although tourists don’t always associate Bali with being a haven for wildlife, especially since destinations like Sumatra and Kalimantan are considered more wild, the island of Bali is home to some special creatures in need of our consideration. Bali and the surrounding …