Bali has celebrated the opening of a new cultural park. With the huge success of world-class attractions like the GWK Cultural Park, leaders are now looking to develop additional cultural parks to showcase even more nuanced, location-specific elements of Bali life.  The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has confirmed that he and his teams …

Police in Bali have confirmed that they will be increasing night patrols over the next few months. These patrols are set to take place in areas prone to crime, including Benoa Harbour and South Kuta.  As Bali prepares for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, police will be tightening up security efforts across the …

For tourists traveling to Bali, riding a moped around the island is something of a rite of passage. For tens of thousands of tourists every year, exploring Bali by moped is a safe and affordable way to navigate around; however, for a small minority, it can result in life-changing tragedy.  Bali has long been on …

One of Bali’s most famous picture postcard landmarks is the rice terrace. These stunning green landscapes have become not only the most iconic in Bali, but also in all of Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Indonesia, China to Sri Lanka, the simple green hues of rice paddies have captured the wanderlust of explorers worldwide. Visiting …

Tanah Lot Temple is not only one of Bali’s most spiritually significant and recognisable landmarks, but is also one of the most popular cultural attractions on the island. As a top destination, managers have been working to enhance the visitor experience and showcase even more of the island’s unique cultural heritage.  The Tanah Lot Temple …

Cruise travel in Bali is experiencing a surge in popularity right now and is poised to become a major travel trend in 2026 and beyond. Over the last five years, Bali has made major infrastructural redevelopments in order to receive jumbo cruise liners and even more tourists.  In the last week, two luxury cruise liners …

One top travel boss is celebrating the potential of Indonesian tourism. The CEO of low-cost airline AirAsia has been speaking to the media about how tourists can explore beyond Bali and enjoy all that Indonesia has to offer.  Speaking to reporters, the CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, shared his enthusiasm for travel in Indonesia. As …

Traffic jams in Bali are no joke. If you know, you know! As the island continues to grapple with increased pressure on infrastructure and with new road networks years away from being operational, local leaders are working to help implement fresh solutions to keep everyone moving.  One of the worst regions of Bali for traffic …

Tourists planning vacations in Bali have numerous variables to consider. High season vs low season, on the beaten path or off the beaten path, and of course, dry season or wet season. Bali, being so close to the equator, does not experience four distinct seasons like so much of the world. Rather, the island and Indonesia …

Tourists travelling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being urged to be extra mindful of their belongings. The update comes after Nusa Penida Police have confirmed that they are investigating four cases of theft reported on the island in the last month.  Nusa Penida is considered one of the safest and most relaxed areas of Bali, …

Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore.  The worst …

Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …