It looks like 2024 is the year that Bali tourists get off the beaten track. Travel data shows that more tourists are visiting the stunning Kertha Gosa Palace in Karangasem Regency, and this is great news for travelers and the region.  East Bali is one of the less visited areas of the island. Best known …

Indonesia’s National Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued new guidance for tourists in Bali. There has been a rise in the number of taxi scams on the island, and officials and tourism stakeholders are coming together to keep travelers safe.  Wonderful Indonesia is giving tourists the heads up that there has been a rising trend …

Tourists traveling to Nusa Penida are being reminded, once again, to prioritize their safety when exploring the island’s iconic landscapes. The warnings come as an Indonesian man has died after falling over the cliff edge at Diamond Beach.  Diamond Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Nusa Penida, in fact, in all 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 …

Nusa Penida is a phenomenal travel destination. The small island ticks all the right boxes. Tourists can indulge in laid-back island vibes, get out and explore the rugged coastline and crystal clear waters, or prop up the bar and meet like-minded travelers.  Slow and steady progress is being made on leveling up tourism infrastructure in …

One of Bali’s top tourism professors is calling on the provincial government to ensure that revenue generated from the new Bali Tourism Tax is spent on improving facilities for tourists. The new sustainable tourism initiative is set to protect and preserve Balinese culture and nature. Professor of Tourism at Unud, Prof. Dr. I Putu Anom, …

Construction on the new Bali International Hospital is nearly completed, and equipment will soon be installed. Intensive testing will begin before the first patients are treated in Q4 of 2024. Yet, the new Sanur Special Economic Zone will feature more than just the hospital. The iconic old Grand Inna Hotel Bali, which sits on the …

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 …

Officials in Bali are on the lookout for a group of male tourists who have been seen driving shirtless and without helmets in the Simpang Dewa Ruci area. While this is an all too common occurrence, officials want to make an example out of these guys.  A video of a group of five male tourists …

Indonesia has officially scrapped plans to increase entertainment tax between 40-75%. Tourists and business owners can fully breathe a sigh of relief. A judicial review has been completed, and the tax increase is totally off the cards.  This whole saga began at the beginning of the year. New legislation that was set to be introduced …

Police in Bali are responding to the presence of a gang of thieves operating in the Kuta Beach resort area. The resort is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Bali, but in recent years, its popularity has lessened in part due to crime in the area.  Speaking at a press conference in Kuta, the …

Australian tourists are now spoiled for choice when it comes to planning their trips to Bali. Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Airlines, is increasing its weekly flight services to the Island of the Gods and the capital city, Jakarta, from cities across Australia.  For decades, Bali’s most frequent international holidaymakers have hailed from Australia. Since the …