Bali is in the process of defining the future of tourism on the island. As a destination as synonymous with luxury as it is with budget backpackers, the island is facing a reckoning with what the future of tourism may look like and how tourism can help shape life on the island for the betterment …
Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued statements calling for Bali to start mitigating against the risks of overtourism. Bali is the most famous travel destination in Indonesia and is considered to be the country’s flagship tourism offering. Welcoming over 6 million international tourists a year before the pandemic, the island …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest transportation hubs in all of Indonesia. Latest figures from airport officials have revealed new data that shows the most popular airlines to travel to Bali with and the most frequent routes travelers use to reach the Island of the Gods. Speaking to reporters, the General Manager of I …
Road safety is something to take seriously wherever you are in the world. But in Bali, prioritizing road safety is ultra important. Every year dozens of tourists end up in the ER, even the ICU, as a result of collisions on the roads. To help improve tourist awareness of the rules of the road and …
Bali’s outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan are some of the most popular destinations in the province right now. The islands welcome thousands of visitors every day. Tourists from all around the world visit the islands to catch a glimpse of iconic landscapes like Kelingking Beach, Angels Billabong, and Devil Tears …
Officials in Bali are voicing their concerns about the impact of traffic and trash on tourists’ experience of the island. The Bali Tourism Village Communication Forum, a local group that develops community-based tourism projects on the island, have shared their anxieties about the future of tourism on the island if the situation doesn’t improve soon. …
Bali’s most famous village is a must-visit during a trip to the island. The traditional village of Penglipuran is one of the most recognizable vistas in Bali, and the community has graciously opened its doors to the public to help promote and celebrate Balinese culture. Tourists not only have the opportunity to walk around the …
Seminyak’s La Favela has been the epicenter of the resort’s nightlife scene for an incredible ten years this week. The much-adored La Favela first opened its doors in 2013, and what a decade it has been! The restaurant and nightclub s now the signature business of LYD Bali, which includes some of the hottest entertainment …
Out in the far west of Bali is the little-known destination of Gilimanuk Bay. Well, in fact, it is probably unfair to call Gilimanuk little known…it is not so famous with international travelers, but for local people, Gilimanuk provides a vital connection between Bali and East Java. The area is the gateway to the stunning …
It seems that everyone is on the same page about paying to visit Bali’s most popular attractions. Whether it be an entry ticket to a temple, a day pass for a beach club, or even a parking fee at the beach, there is a general level of acceptance from both residents and tourists that paying …
Bali’s Uluwatu Temple is one go the most spiritually significant temples on the island. The Pura Luhur Uluwatu is also home to several troops of resident monkeys. The wildlife has become a source of interest to tourists, and visitors from all around the world explore the outer area of the temple in hopes of observing …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called out the tourism sector on the island for an overall vibe of arrogance in the wake of the pandemic. According to the Governor, the tourism sector must make more effort to work collaboratively with each other and the provincial government in order to make sure the island remains a …