Top tourism officials in Bali have issued statements saying that the belief that the island is a tourism destination that permits total freedom must end. While Bali has long been associated as a travel hotspot where foreigners can let loose, those days are numbered, and leaders feel a new era of culturally respectful and sustainable …

Tourists planning their visits to Bali have so much to explore and experience it can be a little overwhelming with knowing where to start. There are rice paddies to visit, beaches to relax on and jungles to roam through.  One of the most important elements of a visit to Bali is to connect with the …

Travelers who are teetotal, trying to minimise the alcohol intake or simply not in the mood for booze, do not need to miss out on the cocktail in hand, toes in the sand island vibes that Bali has to offer. Whether sober curious or simply fancying something a little different, Bali’s ever-expanding cocktail menus are …

The acting governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, issued more statements this week regarding the behavior of a small minority of foreigners in Bali. The Acting Governor is pressing for tougher measures against foreigners, which is causing problems in the province.  Speaking from Nusa Dua on Thursday, 13th June, the Acting Governor of Bali …

Following a rise in reports of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, and as the high season gets underway, the Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, is calling on both alcohol vendors and tourists to act with great responsibility.  Minister Uno’s comments come as an investigation remains underway into a British man who …

One of Asia’s most loved low-cost airlines has announced not one but two new direct flights to Bali. AirAsia, which is one of the most popular airlines in South East Asia is making it even easier for tourists to explore the region, Bali included.  The new routes will fly directly between Phuket in Thailand and …

Tourists planning a visit to Bali’s Ubud are seriously spoilt. There is a reason why this quaint and charming town is consistently voted amongst the best travel destinations in the world for all demographics of travelers. It is also consistently voted amongst the best places in the world for digital nomads and expats too.  Ubud …

The Bali Provincial Government has confirmed that the Bali Tourism Tax Levy initiative, introduced in February this year, has generated a whopping IDR 117 billion, or USD 7.1 million. The policy requires all international arrivals to Bali to pay IDR 150,000 (USD 10) to contribute to protecting the island’s nature and culture and leveling up …

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 …