Bali is an incredible destination for a festival; good weather, good vibes and plenty of good people who just want to enjoy life on the paradise isle. The incredible Suara Festival will return to Nuanu City, overlooking Tabanan’s Nyanyi Beach, from July 26th to July 28th.  In 2024 Suara Festival is going to be bigger …

Tourism leaders in Bali are calling on the government to reevaluate the visa-on-arrival policy. At present, the visa-on-arrival and e-visa-on-arrival allow tourists from over 90 countries to visit Indonesia, including Bali, for up to 30 days for the cost of IDR 500,000.  In light of a recent rise in the number of reports of foreigners …

The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has issued new statements regarding the Bali Tourism Tax. The initiative was introduced on the 14th of February, and funds are set to be spent on nurturing nature, preserving culture, and living up to tourism infrastructure.  Acting Governor Jaya has spoken to reporters once again about …

Bali tourists are calling on fellow travelers to be aware of the level of care sometimes given to foreigners in hospitals. The calls come after an Australian tourist has shared the details of her ‘horrific’ ordeal in a Bali hospital this month. Whether in good health or managing existing medical conditions, it is essential for …

A sustainable development group and a leading hotel chain in Bali have come together to launch a new sustainable housing complex in Tabanan Regency. Nuanu has come together with OXO Group Indonesia to create OXO The Residence in Nyanyi, Tabanan Regency. The new sustainable housing development has already sold out its 40 new villa units. …

The way in which Bali’s tourism management sector is operated could be about to change. As leaders put their heads together to find better ways to create more culturally respectful and sustainable tourism and curb rampant tourism development on the island, some big ideas have been brought to the table.  This week saw major tourism …

Police in Bali are launching an investigation into a British man who hijacked a large truck in the Kerobokan area of Badung Regency and drove to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. He drove through the barriers at the Bali Mandara Toll Road and stopped just at the entrance to the international departures terminal. The …

It has been a big week for Nusa Penida, especially the clifftop overlooking their world-famous Kelingking Beach. Work has begun on the new 182m glass elevator and viewing platforms that will be built on the cliffside, and foundations have been set for a new housing project overlooking the bay too.  The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator …

The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has issued statements to tourists as the high season gets into full flow. The Acting Governor and tourism leaders on the island are calling on all tourists to make a real effort to respect the local culture and customs of the paradise island.  Acting Governor Jaya’s …

Bali lovers have been sharing their outright dismay as footage that has been published online shows construction work underway on the clifftops above Kelingking Beach. The iconic viewpoint, cliffside hiking trail, and white sand beach are the leading tourist attractions on the island of Nusa Penida.  Drone footage shows that a round of land clearing …

As the high season gets underway in Bali, the island is preparing for a huge influx of tourists. This weekend, a series of incidents took place across the island in which foreigners behaved in a less-than-culturally respectful and law-abiding way.  Leaders across Bali want to enforce existing laws and cultural rules more strictly as the …

Tourists in Bali and those planning to visit areas where monkeys live are being advised to take the risk of rabies seriously. While many of Bali’s primate attractions have rabies safety protocols in place, tourists who are at risk of being exposed to the deadly virus must ensure they follow post-exposure protocols too.  The news …