Police in Bali are continuing their crackdown on badly behaved foreigners on the island. The new campaign was ordered by Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster last week. The crackdown has caused a social media storm, triggering concern from some tourists. Officials have confirmed that well-behaved visitors to Bali have nothing to worry about.  Last week, Governor …

If you were to ask anyone in Bali where the biggest and best parties are, many would jump to say Canggu. It’s easy to see why, home to some of the island’s biggest venues and beach clubs, Canggu is easily the destination of choice for travelers who want to party in Bali. Yet, the party …

Bali, and Ubud specifically, is world famous for its yoga and wellness scene. Home to some of the best yoga studios in the world and attracting some of the most highly regarded teachers and practitioners, it’s easy to see why wellness tourism is alive and well in Ubud. Once upon a time, Ubud was the …

Typically speaking, when you think of Bali, you don’t immediately think of sports, right? The idea of Bali conjures up images of dense jungles, amazing restaurants and mountains of fresh coconuts, stunning beaches, and quiet traditional villages. That said, Bali is one of the best surfing destinations in the world. This year Bali is leaning …

Bali is one of the most popular destinations on social media. The impact that platforms like Instagram and TikTok have had on tourism development on the Island of the Gods is undeniable. The Insta vs. Reality or Expectation vs. Reality trend is nothing new. The hashtag started trending online in the mid-2010s. Yet, it’s still …

In January 2023, Bali was celebrated as the second-best tourism destination in the world by TripAdvisor. The Island of the Gods is best known for its tropical beaches, lush rice paddies, and deeply reverential culture, but as many ex-pats and frequent visitors to the island have observed, Bali has undergone a massive transformation in the …

Bali is a truly multifaceted island. Boasting rugged coastlines and dense jungle, a bustling capital city, and quaint, quiet villages. Sidemen Village in Karangasem Regency is a traditional Balinese village that is fast gaining the attention of travelers from all around the world. If you can conjure an image of a typical Balinese village in …

Bali’s coastal resorts of Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu are becoming more and more famous for their incredible range of beach clubs. In Canggu, for example, tourists can spend a day hanging out at Finns Beach Club or even the metropolis of Atlas Beach Fest. Down in Uluwatu, visitors are split for choice, spend a day …

Uluwatu is Bali’s most loved destination for surfers. Discovered by adventurous wave catchers in the 1970s, Uluwatu has remained a quiet and charming surf retreat for over thirty years. The area is slowly emerging as Bali’s next big tourism resort. This new evolution of Uluwatu is bringing out the best in the hospitality scene. From …

Bali is no stranger to traffic; whether in Kuta, Ubud, Denpasar, or Canggu, the island is getting busier and busier, and traffic is seemingly forever mounting up. This is nothing new; however, the sheer volume of traffic on Bali’s roads has been increasing for well over two decades, with a short, sharp drop during the …

It is fair to say that Bali’s Kuta Beach is synonymous with a classic beach vacation. And a boozy one at that. Just fifty years ago, Kuta Beach welcomed some of the first tourists who ventured to Bali. Over the course of the last half-century, Kuta Beach has undergone an incredible transformation. The tourist resort …

Bali, as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, depends on the tourism sector for economic survival. Millions of tourists from around the world and all across Indonesia visit Bali every year to soak up the sun, learn about the unique culture and indulge in the hospitality of the island and its …