Nusa Penida is one of the most easily recognizable islands in Bali Province. The iconic cliff tops of Nusa Penida have become the picture postcard of the Indonesian holiday resort. Over the past year, however, a series of accidents have caused Nusa Penida to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons. Now officials are committing …

Every year the Indonesian Tourism Board hosts the Indonesian Tourism Village Award. This year not one but three truly unusual destinations in Bali have been shortlisted for the prestigious award. The Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has been in Bali this week, visiting the shortlisted destinations and shining a light on why international visitors …

Bali is home to some of the most highly regarded fine dining establishments in Asia. The island is also home to some of the most exceptional food cultures anywhere in the world. From sumptuous spicy curries to nourishing nasi campur, Bali is heaven on earth for food lovers. Whatever your food preferences or dietary requirements, …

Kuta Beach in Bali is one of the island’s most well-known coastal resorts. Known for stunning beachfront hotels and breathtaking ocean sunsets, Kuta provides beach lovers with the perfect place to enjoy a classic coastal vacation. One hotel goes above and beyond to provide a memorable experience for their guests by bringing a taste of …

Over the last few weeks, officials in Bali have been speaking openly about the production of a ‘good tourist guide’ that will help tourists better understand ways of life on the island. As the educational resource edges closer to publishing, what does the creation of a good tourist guide and new guidelines for behavior mean …

West Bali is one of the Island of the Gods’ most stunning destinations. Home to rolling jungle hills, pristine coastal ecosystems, and the heavenly West Bali National Park, as a travel destination, the area has so much to offer travelers of every style. For years West Bali has been touted as the next big tourism …

News of tourists being deported from Bali has been front and center in international travel news headlines over the last few weeks, but data shows that over 300 people have been denied entry to the island during the same period. The Head of the Immigration Office at Ngurah Rai Bali, Sugito, revealed to reporters that …

Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has assured international travelers that any proposed changes to the policy in Bali cannot be implemented immediately. As Bali lovers have taken to social media to share their concerns about their plans to visit the island, the reassurance from Minister Sandiaga Uno will give tourists peace of mind.  Speaking from Bali this …

As Bali’s Kuta Beach undergoes its resurgence in popularity with holidaymakers, there is just one activity that travelers can take part in that gives a real feel-good factor. This unique activity is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect with the natural world.  The high tourism season in Bali coincides with the turtle hatchling release …

If a destination has the seal of approval from Indonesia’s Tourism Minster, you know you’re in for a treat. This week Minster Sanidaga Uno visited Serangan Tourism Village in Bali and has been singing the island’s praises. Serangan Village is also a small island linked by a bridge to mainland Bali. The area is famous …

Officials in Bali’s arts and cultural capital of Ubud have taken firm and decisive action against illegal parking in the town center. The effort has created huge changes overnight, reducing traffic congestion to a minimum and making it easier for tourists to explore the town center on foot.  Last week officials in Ubud told reporters …

Bali’s classic beach resort destination of Kuta is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Over the last week, Kuta Beach has seen a growing number of tourists visit to relax and unwind in the sun.  Officials from the Kuta Beach Task Force have shared their observations of tourism in Kuta with reporters. I Made Oka explained, …