Officials in Bali have revealed that the island is on track to not only fulfill but likely surpass tourism targets this year. This comes as welcome news to tourism businesses on the island who are still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic. In a statement released earlier this week, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) …
The internet, especially social media, has played an enormous role in ensuring that Bali remains one of the world’s leading travel destinations. When it comes to seeking travel inspiration online, travelers have to exercise a certain level of discernment. All may not always be as it seems. But in Bali, the ever-trending bamboo houses are …
The west of Bali is often overlooked by tourists. Often deemed to be too far out of the way or simply a place with not a lot going on, tourists and travelers have long been drawn in by the charms of central southern Bali. But head along the coast, west of Canggu by about 70km, …
Canggu is easily Bali’s most popular tourist destination right now. The surf town has become a hub of innovation, whether that be through the development of new cafes and restaurants, new beach clubs, new boutique clothing stores, or now a new creative workshop that everyone is falling in love with. Seven Senses Lab is a …
As far as destinations to have fun in the sun go, it doesn’t get much more enthralling than a trip to Tanjung Benoa in Bali. This beach is hands down the most fun place in Bali to spend a few days. Home to the island’s watersports hub, this is the place to go if you’re …
Bali’s northernmost regency, Buleleng, is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. While we may think of the health crisis as being a distant memory now, the impacts of the lockdown are still being felt across Bali’s tourism sector. Buleleng Regency was one of the areas of Bali that were slower to bounce back from the devastation …
As the high season in Bali approaches, the island braces for a new influx of tourism arrivals and increased traffic on the roads. In the island’s current most popular beachside destination, Canggu, the community and leading businesses have come together to trial a new shuttle service that they hope will reduce congestion. The Tibubeneng Village …
Bali’s Nusa Dua is a coastal resort destination famous for its pristine white sandy beaches and luxurious hotels. This is really only the tip of the iceberg of what the area has to offer tourists. Nusa Dua has a thriving culinary scene that is leaving travelers increasingly impressed. The Koral Restaurant at Apurva Kempinski is …
Bali will welcome the return of the Suara Festival this month. The festival, hosted in Tabanan, is a celebration of music, culture, art, and entertainment. The two-day event will be held on the 13th and 14th of May. The Suara festival has a clear mission. Organizers say Suara’s “mission is to celebrate this annual and …
In January 2023, the Indonesian government announced a new visa service that would allow tourists to the country to apply for, and renew, their visas on arrival online. The move was hailed by many as a huge step forward, though some Australian travelers are warning other holidaymakers not to make this one costly mistake. There …
Uluwatu is Bali’s most up-and-coming tourist destination. Boasting stunning clifftop vistas and home to some of the most extravagant and luxurious beach clubs on the island, Uluwatu is nothing shy of paradise. Located on the Bukit Peninsula, Uluwatu’s coves and rocky bays give tourists plenty to explore. For the longest time, Uluwatu was a destination …
Bali’s beach club offering just got even more impressive. The pristine coastal resort of Nusa Dua has officially welcomed its newest edition to the world-class hospitality scene. Kulkul Beach House is set to reestablish its place as one of the island’s leading leisure retreats. The sandy shores of Nusa Dua are home to some of …