Indonesia has formally scrapped all Covid-19 travel requirements, including the mandatory vaccination for both international and domestic travelers. The vast majority of Covid-19 restrictions have been removed slowly and steadily since international borders reopened in February 2022. The removal of the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for international travelers is the final step. As outlined in the …

Bali’s Kuta Beach is the original coastal vacation destination in Bali. Much has changed in Kuta since the first surfers arrived with their backpacks in tow in the late 1960s, but nevertheless, the seaside town retains much of the simple and understated charm that helped first put the place on the map. Hotels like Four …

Bali is one of over seventeen thousand islands that make up the archipelago nation that is Indonesia. The county is governed by thirty-eight provinces, of which Bali is one. The island itself has then divided once again into nine different regencies, of which just one has a huge amount more to offer tourists than any …

Bali’s outlying island of Nusa Penida is facing a clear water crisis. The island, located just off the southern coast of Bali, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province. While local leaders have pledged to improve infrastructure on the island, including water management, the authorities are calling on the provincial government …

Following the introduction of Governor Koster’s new do’s and don’ts for tourists visiting Bali, feedback from travelers has been largely positive. Over the last few days, the ‘good tourist guide’ has started to be given to every tourist arriving in Bali.  Reporters spoke to international tourists in Bali and asked for their views on the …

Bali’s Governor Koster recently announced a ban on all activities on the island’s twenty-two mountains in all but a very specific and limited set of circumstances. The announcement triggered serious concerns among local residents, tour guides, and tourists. But as construction work remains underway to improve hiking conditions on the mountains, questions are being raised …

Bali Airport is getting busier and busier as the demand for travel to Bali grows. New data reveals that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the busiest airport managed by the state-owned enterprise Angkasa Pura in Indonesia, serving over 7.8 million passengers so far this year. The Main Director of Angkasa Pura, I Faik …

Whether settling in for two weeks on the sun lounger or living out of a suitcase hopping from one hotspot to the next, one thing is for sure, demand for luxury villas in Bali this summer season is booming. Once upon a time, tourists would only book to stay in a resort or international brand …

Canggu is the place to be this holiday season in Bali. Brimming with new restaurants and bars and building upon its reputation of being the biggest party in Bali right now, Canggu is serving tourists bigger nights out than ever before.  Batu Bolong Beach has long been one of the hottest places to party in …

Jimbaran Beach in Bali remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. Home to international hotels, a gorgeous stretch of beach, and some of the best seafood restaurants in Bali, it’s not hard to see why Jimbaran Beach is the go-to coastal retreat for thousands of holidaymakers every year.  The Badung Regency Government …

Tourists visiting the popular travel destination of Nusa Penida have been given a stark warning about swimming at the island’s beaches. Kelingking Beach may be one of the most famous beaches in the province of Bali, but tragically, it is proving to also be the most deadly.  On Thursday, 8th June, local Search and Rescue …

Tourists planning their trip to Bali are being urged to check the condition of their passports after one traveler received a huge fine, a long day out at Immigration, and ultimately deportation. One Australian traveler has spoken to the media about his ordeal at Bali Immigration after officials found an easy-to-miss issue with his passport.  …