Tourists in Bali are being urged to pay attention to weather warnings issued around the province this week. Extreme and unseasonable weather events have impacted many parts of the island, causing trees to fall, resulting in dangerously high waves, and even the appearance of a sinkhole.  The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) for Bali …

As high season approaches in Bali, tourists are already planning their itineraries to the tiniest of details. While there is so much to love about vacationing in Bali, the island’s issues with transportation and traffic congestion are no joke. Whether we like it or not, right now, traffic congestion is a very real and almost …

Tourists traveling to Bali or across Indonesia are advised to closely monitor volcanic activity in the country. Volcanic activity across Indonesia is increasing, especially on the islands neighbouring Bali, and eruptions have been impacting flights.  Volcanic activity from Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has been increasing over the last 10 months. On June 17th, the …

Leaders in Bali have confirmed that demolition work has begun in Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach. More than 45 businesses in the Bingin Beach area have been issued with demolition notices after the Bali Provincial Government, Badung Regency Government, and Satpol PP discovered a range of building and spatial planning violations in the popular surf and tourism …

Bali’s Kuta Beach is perhaps the most famous beach resort in all of Indonesia. As one of Bali’s oldest tourist hangouts, Kuta Beach has been in need of some serious renovation works over the last few years. Leaders are also investing huge sums of money in creating new breakwaters to prevent further erosion of the …

Earlier this week, the team behind the North Bali International Airport development project announced that, after years of waiting, they have finally secured funding for the multi-million-dollar initiative. Yet, just as the development team celebrates more green lights, Bali Governor Wayan Koster is questioning the sources of the funding.  Word that the North Bali International …

Latest figures indicate that the number of tourists visiting Bali is increasing compared to 2024. By the end of the year, the province is on track to see a 10-12% increase in the number of international tourists. As visitor numbers rise, officials are calling for all tourists to remember to pay their Tourism Tax Levy …

Immigration leaders in Bali have issued updates on the last round of deportations from the province. The deportations of foreign nationals come just as new immigration policies take effect, changing the way tourists can extend their socio-cultural visas.  Officials from Bali’s Singaraja Immigration Office have confirmed the deportation of a 75-year-old German citizen, known by …

Leaders at one of Bali’s most famous temples have issued updated advice for tourists visiting the site’s resident troop of monkeys. Uluwatu Temple, which is one of Bali’s most famous ocean temples, is home to a troop of long-tailed macaque monkeys that have acquired worldwide fame. Uluwatu Temple is not only one of Bali’s most …

The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has called for peace in the community as demolition work is set to begin at Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach. More than forty buildings at Bingin Beach in the popular tourism resort of Uluwatu are to be demolished after authorities found a series of building and spatial planning violations.  Dozens …

It’s the peak travel season in Bali, and there are three incredible cultural festivals happening on the island this month that tourists simply must add to their itineraries. As the Bali Arts Festival picks up speed in Denpasar, the island is also about to celebrate the Lovina Festival and Just Dance It Out 2025. From …

At least four people have died and at least 38 people are still missing after the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank off the coast of Bali late on Wednesday, 2nd July. The ferry, crossing from East Java’s Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, sank less than 30 minutes after its departure for Gilimanuk Harbour in Bali. …