Though Bali may look like a tiny island when studied on a world map, the island spans over 5,780 km2. The island is governed as nine regencies, the most popular with tourists of which is Badung Regency, home to resorts like Canggu, Legian, and Seminyak. Jembrana Regency, in the west of Bali, is less visited …

The traditional Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi Day, will fall on 11th March 2024. The festival is honored by Balinese Hindus across the island as a day of silence which will start at 5:59 a.m. on Monday 11th March 2024 until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.  The night before the day of …

Sanur Habor is the busiest fast boat and ferry harbor in Bali. The port welcomes thousands of tourists every day who are traveling between the main island of Bali, the Nusa Islands, the Gili Islands, and Lombok. Traffic congestion leading to the Sanur Habor parking area has been notably bad over the last few months, …

Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. The island has been in high demand as a vacation destination by international tourists and domestic visitors alike for decades. But as domestic travel across the archipelago becomes more affordable and accessible, there are hopes that the Island of the Gods will become a gateway of …

Ahead of the 2024 general election in Indonesia, leaders around the island of Bali and across the archipelago are giving their sureties to tourists that campaigning and the election itself won’t have any impact on travel plans. The General Election is due to be held on the 14th of February 2024.  On the 14th of …

As the island of Bali continues its battle against the prolonged drought, the first localized rain storms have arrived in the province. Over the weekend, a rain storm fell over Keliki Village and the communities around the popular Tegallalang Rice Terraces.  As authorities have been warning of, the first rains after a prolonged period of …

Bali’s top academics are sounding the alarm on the risks of allowing investors to continue ‘wildly developing tourism’ on the island. They are calling for an urgent review of spatial planning in the province to ensure that things do not get out of hand, for the sake of communities, natural landscapes, and tourists themselves.  The …

For nearly a decade Bali has been one of the world’s leading destinations for digital nomads. With good WiFi, affordable accommodation, and flexible visa options, the Island of the Gods has served tens of thousands of digital nomads very well indeed. But some are starting to feel that post-Covid, the vibe is starting to change.  …

Bali’s Beachwalk Shopping Centre in Kuta has welcomed a new shopfront to the mall. The LEGO Store has officially opened its doors and is already proving to be a firm favorite with families, tourists, and locals alike. The store is the sixth official LEGO store in Indonesia.  The General Manager of LEGO in Indonesia, Ie …

Bali Airport has announced that it will be increasing screening measures for all tourists arriving on the island following an outbreak of Monkey Pox in the country. The capital city of Jakarta in Java is currently experiencing a rise in cases, and Bali is being proactive in its mitigation efforts.  The General Manager of PT …

As of the 1st of July 2023, it has been mandatory for tourists who wish to snorkel or dive in the Nusa Penida Marine Protection Area to first purchase an e-ticket to confirm their payment of the Nusa Penida Retribution Tax. Despite the system being in place for four months now, leaders are concerned that …

The Semarapura Thematic Market will open its doors to the public next week in Klungkung Regency. The building will house over 110m of paintings and is set to become Bali’s leading high-end art market. The market is showcasing some of the finest artwork produced in Bali.  The Semarapura Thematic Market is a specialist art market …