Sleeping under the stars, waking up to jungle views and starting off the day with a dip in your infinity pool – how does that sound? If you’re tempted, then you may want to add Bali’s Bubble Hotel to your bucket list, as that’s exactly what’s on offer for couples who stay in one of …
The Bali Police Cyber Unit managed to arrest two foreigners from Bulgaria who were using ATM skimmers to steal bank card information. Metodi Angelev Nikolov, and Yanko Naydenov Barisov, 34 were arrested for ATM skimming in Bali, Surabaya – East Java and West Nusa Tenggara. Deputy Chief Bambang Tertianto said the suspects installed equipment in …
It appears the battle isn’t over for what foreigners call the ‘taxi mafia’ in Bali. The Business Competition Monitoring Commission (KPPU) announced it has requested information from PT Angkasa Pura 1 in an investigation of possible illegal business practices with the app-based public transport service, Grab, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. The Head of …
Get flights to Bali and five nights accommodation for a family of four for as little as $618. Shut up and take our money! If this morning’s rush has left you already needing another holiday, then we have some VERY good news. Jetstar’s Kids Fly and Stay FREE – Bali sale launches today and yes, you can book it …
Bali is a favorite travel destination for many people around the world thanks to its warm weather year-round, idyllic beaches, captivating spiritual energy, terraced rice fields, and exotic sunsets. Travelers visiting Indonesia’s main tourist destination can find a place to stay from basic guesthouses to luxurious beach resorts and villas. Below you will find new Bali …
In the cheerful celebration of the Lunar New Year 2020, the new-age carrier Vietjet officially commenced its newest direct flight linking Hanoi and Denpasar, Bali. This is the airline’s second service to the famous holiday destinations of Indonesia, following the Ho Chi Minh City – Bali route operated from May 2019. It is also the …
The Head of Badung Hotel and Restaurant Organization (PHRI), I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, expressed his opinion yesterday that Bali must target a quality and sustainable tourism. To achieve the target, he advised hotels to eliminate hotel room price wars by setting a minimum selling price. The purpose of the plan is to protect hotel …
Arriving at Pulisan Beach, on the eastern tip of North Sulawesi, the sand is white and the water is warm. It is a picturesque cove, home to coral reefs and tropical fish. Malcolm Barnes’s family has been guiding tourists around this part of the world for almost two decades. “It gives me pleasure showing people …
Three money changer locations have been shut down by local authorities after multiple compaints were received by tourists that had been scammed. All three operations were located in Legian and had their exchange boards and operational equipment confiscated. (Image: Indonesian Expat) Many tourists don’t even realize when they’ve been scammed and those that do, rarely …
Controversial mummy blogger Constance Hall’s trip to Bali has ended in dramatic fashion after her husband was reportedly banned from boarding a Jetstar flight. The couple were due to board a flight home from Denpasar to Perth on Thursday night when her husband Denim Cooke was stopped at the boarding gate. It’s understood he was shirtless and rude to …
Two weeks ago, The Bali Sun broke the news that Grab would officially be permitted to operate at the Bali airport. Since the story broke, the Bali Sun has confirmed that Grab will be the only ridesharing company that will be officially welcomed at the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. “The presence of Grab as …
Travel publication Big 7 Travel released its 2020 list of the “most Instagrammable places in the world”, with Bali ranking eighth. The destinations are ranked in order of their visual allure and popularity on social media. To compile the list, Big 7 Travel selected the winners by analyzing the amount of hashtags per destination, surveying …