As the new direct flight service between Moscow and Bali launches this week, tourism leaders have been raising concerns that the development of greater connectivity with the island could lead to further visa abuses by foreigners. Immigration officials have been cracking down on foreigners who have been abusing the visa-on-arrival system across Indonesia, but especially …

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 list has been revealed, and once again, Bali features in a prominent position. As home to some of Indonesia’s most luxurious resorts, hotels, and villas, it’s only natural that Bali’s pioneering hotels would feature on such a prestigious list.  The World’s 50 Best Hotels has listed Desa Potato Head …

Ubud Art Market traders have been given support to get back up and running again following a devastating fire in August. Nearly 1,000 traders have recorded a loss of stock and have been left without a place to trade while police continue to investigate the cause of the fire.  Traders on the east side of …

More integrated public transport networks could be developed in Bali’s popular tourism resorts. One of the biggest gripes many returning tourists have with Bali as a destination is the lack of public transportation infrastructure, which also affects local residents. With limited public transport availability, everyone is forced to use their own vehicles or hire taxis, …

After a 20-year hiatus, the Bali International Airshow will kick off at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on 18 September. The industry-focused event will host a public open day on Saturday, September 21st, during which aviation enthusiasts can get a peek at the workings of all this aero! As the event gets underway, we …

Water is life. We all know that! In Bali, however, water is honored and revered as one of the most sacred elements of everyday life. The Island of the Gods is home to some of the most impressive and awe-inspiring water palaces and water temples in the world, and tourists seeking to understand more about …

Construction work on the cliff preservation project in Uluwatu remains underway. ‘Preservation’ is the word of the moment, with both local communities and the international tourist community struggling to come to terms with the scale of the excavation work needed to construct a sea wall and access road to, as leaders claim, safeguard a crack …

Leaders in Bali have reported that the newly introduced Tourism Civil Service Police Unit is not operating to its maximum potential. The new units were trained in late 2023 and first deployed in early 2024, along with their specially trained Kintamani puppies, who have been serving as ‘tourist friends.’’ The officers are tasked with keeping …

The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that construction is now underway to renovate a massive section of Seminyak’s Batu Belig Beach and surrounding coastline. The iconic coastal resort has experienced beach erosion and requires a new paved beachwalk in order for local communities and tourists to navigate the area safely and comfortably.  The project will …

Island hopping is an unforgettable way to see as much of Bali Province as possible on vacation. Bali, as a province, is actually comprised of four main islands and two further islands that are often overlooked. There is Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Serangan Island is often seen as simply part of …

An Australian tourist has shared warnings with fellow Bali-bound travelers after she had to pay her visa-on-arrival fee twice. The simple but costly mistake is an easy-to-make error for even the most experienced nomads.  Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival and e-visa-on-arrival are the most popular and appropriate visas for holidaymakers, short-stay digital nomads, business visitors, and cultural visitors. …

Who doesn’t love a Negroni? The smooth, sippable tipple made of equal parts gin, vermouth rosso, and Campari has had something of a renaissance in the international cocktail scene in the last five years. Monday 16th September, marks the beginning of Negroni Week in Bali, an opportunity for tourists to experience some of Bali’s hottest …