An earthquake rumbled northern Bali wednesday afternoon near Buleleng. Earthquake struck in Northern Bali in the Buleleng Regency The magnitude 4.4 quake struck exactly 8.23 South Latitude, 114.95 East Longitude with a depth of 10 Km above sea level or 20 Km southwest of Buleleng. Although the earthquake was based in Buleleng, the earthquake vibrations …
There has been plenty of talk and confusion on Bali reopening to tourism. Here is everything you need to know about when and how Bali will open to tourists. First things first. When will Bali open their borders to international tourists? There is no official date that has been announced by the Indonesian or Bali …
Australian holidaymakers may be waiting far longer than hoped for their next overseas trip to Bali, with a top travel boss warning that it could take at least three years for international travel to return to normal. The travel industry was brought to a crashing halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with Australia closing its …
The head representative of the Bank of Indonesia in Bali has suggested that a travel bubble should be created with Australia to allow for the free flow of tourists. In an online zoom meeting with tourism officials on Friday (05/22/2020), Trisno Nugroho proposed the idea of a travel bubble with Australia. This would allow Australians …
The General Manager of Sovereign hotel said that Bali hotel prices will be higher in the ‘new normal’ and will focus on bringing in quality tourists over quantity. General Manager (GM) of the Sovereign Bali Hotel, I Made Ramia Adnyana has explained that with the ‘new normal’ in tourism, which brings more sanitation procedures, less …
Bali is set to reopen in July as Indonesians express growing frustration towards the government’s COVID-19 response. I Gusti Agung Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, an official from the Bali Government has said that Bali will be reopening for tourism in July. “We are currently planning and preparing for Bali to reopen. Hopefully with the flattening curve …
This week marks 15 years since former Gold Coast beauty student Schapelle Corby was found guilty of importing 4.2kg of marijuana to Bali in a boogie board bag. Schapelle Corby reacts after being found guilty of drug smuggling charges at Denpasar District Court. Credit: MICK TSIKAS/AAP Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS.com.au, Corby said she had made it …
Bali is known for being affordable, but just HOW cheap is it really? Here are the unbelievably low costs/prices for things like food, accommodation, transportation, entertainment and shopping. How Cheap is Food in Bali: Breakfast = $0 Breakfast in Bali is usually included in almost every hostel, homestay, or hotel. Cheap Lunch: $1.50 usd / …
Search and rescue are looking for a local fisherman who has gone missing after his boat was found capsized in Nusa Dua on Wednesday. The Joint SAR and Sub-Ketapat Polair Ops Team Ketupat Agung and Bali Police were still searching Monday afternoon for fishermen I Made Arnawan who went missing near Water Blow Beach. “We …
While we sit patiently and anticipate the days when we can return to Bali, some hotels are offering great promo deas! Most of the booking dates end by late May and early June 2020, but you can choose whichever date to stay at these exquisite hotels and resorts up until next year! What are you …
We’ve all done it. Committed a faux pas while abroad, simply because we didn’t know any better! Here are some tips to help you develop your Bali Etiquette and learn what to do, and what NOT to do on the island. Bali Etiquette Guide 12 Do’s and Don’ts for Bali DO Dress modestly and conservatively inside …
A large fire in Denpasar has destroyed three blocks of shops including food stalls and fish shops over an area of 7 acres. Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency, Ida Bagus Joni Ariwibawa told The Bali Sun losses could reach Rp 1.5 billion. “Losses could reach approximately hundreds of millions to Rp 1.5 billion, …