Jimbaran is often something of an overlooked tourist destination in Bali. Ideally located just minutes from the airport and popular resorts like Kuta Beach and Tanjung Benoa, there is a lot to love about Jimbaran Beach. Now, leaders are working to create huge changes in the area to transform the coastal retreat into a culinary …

Political leaders, community members, victims, and loved ones affected by the 2002 Bali Bombings gathered on Thursday evening to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the attacks. Hundreds of people came together at the Bali Bombing Memorial on Jalan Legian in Kuta, where the Acting Governor of Bali made impassioned statements about the importance of peace, …

One of Bali’s biggest open landfill sites is burning. A fire broke out around 11 a.m. on Thursday 12th October. Over the past 24 hours, firefighters and teams from the National Disaster Agency have been working around the clock to bring the blaze under control.  The Suwung TPA sits in South Denpasar, just 6.5km west …

Chasing waterfalls is a must-do activity while on vacation in Bali. With so many glorious waterfalls to explore, Bali offers tourists an unrivaled opportunity to connect with green landscapes. Many of the waterfalls in Bali are managed as community-led tourism attractions, and three more have just been added to the list.  Bangli Regency is one …

Over the last year leaders in Bali have been calling for the tourism sector to promote the island as a destination for high-spending and long-staying tourists. Bali is known to be a destination that can be explored on a shoestring budget or with no expense spared, but what are the average spending habits of tourists …

Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. The island has been buckling under the pressure of mounting waste for decades. As the island becomes drier as the hot season progresses, fires have been breaking out across the island. From the slopes of sacred Mount Agung to landfill sites, Bali is burning. At around 11 …

Bali is a travel destination that offers something for everyone. From the abundant resorts along the southern coast to the off-the-beaten-path villages of the North West, Bali is an island that remains one of the most in-demand travel destinations in the world.  New survey results shared by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies reveal …

Tourist transportation in Bali has long been a point of contention, both for tourists themselves and for local taxi drivers. With little accessible public transport, the rise of online ride-hailing apps, and an increase in tourists wanting to hire their own vehicles on the island over the last few years, tourist transport has been something …

Bali is undergoing a surge of rapid tourism development; there are new resorts, villas, beach clubs, and apartment complexes under construction across the island. Key areas that are experiencing the bulk of the investment and development include both Canggu and Uluwatu and their surrounding villages, as well as the outlying island of Nusa Penida.  While …

The festive season is just around the corner. The Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali are one of the busiest times of the year. Last year, the island saw over one million arrivals over the week that sits between Christmas and New Year, and it looks like 2023 is going to be bigger than …

Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has been speaking to the media about the latest travel figures which show that the country has surpassed tourism targets for 2023. In light of these new figures, Minister Sandiaga Uno wants to see this momentum continue to grow with more direct flights to Bali. Minister Uno has …

Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year.  The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …