Police in Bali, as well as border control officials and security forces are increasing surveillance operations as Indonesia’s terror alert has been heightened. Following the bombing of the Astanaanyar Police HQ in Bandung City, West Java, on Wednesday, 7th December, police in Bali are taking no chances when it comes to making the island safe. …

Immigration and police officials in Bali have begun the deportation process of a British man who had illegally set up a mobile food cart in Kuta. The man, known by his initials TDL, was arrested by Kuta Police after a video of him selling burgers went viral. In the video, TDL can be seen selling …

Bali is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, offering some of the best hotel experiences on earth. Every week a new tourism venture opens up on the Island of the Gods, and one of the most recent additions is Teratai Villa. Managed by Ini Vie Hospitality, Teratai Village is situated in ultra-trendy Canggu and …

Indonesia has officially passed legislation that is being highly debated. The news has triggered much concern for many travelers planning to visit Bali soon. While the new laws apply to all people in Indonesia, whether citizens or visitors, there are only very specific circumstances whereby unmarried foreigners in Bali could fall on the wrong side …

Police in Bali has confirmed the arrest and charge of two tourists in Bali. The two tourists, a couple, were arrested by Badung Police for the violent assault of a 31-year-old Philippino woman. The attacker, known by his initials JPA, 36, is believed to have been assisted by his girlfriend, MCO, 25. The couple is …

Tourism in Bali is steadily shifting towards more environmentally sustainable practices. While some hotels are taking small progressive steps like stopping using plastic straws or changing bed linens fewer times during each guest’s stay, some hotels are taking even bigger steps. Mana Ubud is one of Bali’s most highly regarded eco-tourism businesses. Mana Ubud is …

It seems that anything is possible in Bali, especially when it comes to developing new tourism offerings. Just as it seems the island has all bases covered, a new tourism activity makes its presence known. Village leaders in Bali have confirmed that Australian investors are seeking permits to develop skydiving tourism in Tabanan Regency.  According …

Bali is preparing for the busiest Christmas and New Year since 2019. Airport officials have shared data predictions for the number of arrivals in December, and it’s looking good for the Island of the Gods. The I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, has told reporters that terminals are preparing to welcome up to 1.5 …

Police in Bali are on the hunt for two foreign men who conducted a robbery on a 24-hour pharmacy on Saturday night. The two men are said to have forced their way into the pharmacy, demanded that the pharmacist on duty give them access to behind the counter, then distracted her and did away with …

Both Human Rights organizations and travelers to Indonesia and Bali are raising concerns over a new bill set to be passed on the 15th December. The bill was previously tabled in 2019 but, after protests and backlash nationwide, was put on the back burner.  Now, the bill is about to be tabled once again, and …

Police in Bali have confirmed that an investigation is underway after an Australian tourist was violently attacked after a night out on Friday, 2nd December. According to a local report, the woman, known by her initials RTC, 31, was driven back to the hotel room of a Nigerian man after he had been plying her …

Tourists in Bali have been given a warning about a new scam circulating on the island. While Bali is generally safe and crime low, there will always be some people who see fit to try and take advantage of tourists who have let their guard down. This scam has been doing the rounds for a …