With leaders coming out to say they want to reimagine Bali as the New Monaco, the New Hong Kong or New Singapore, as well as a disastrous prank whereby a cheeky netizen changed the name of Canggu to New Moscow on GoogleMaps, is Bali even Bali anymore? It would be a far question to ask. …

Tourists visiting Bali this festive season must pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The mandatory fee costs IDR 150,000 per person and applies to children. The Bali Tourism Office has just completed a round of spot checks on tourists, and more are expected during the festive season.  On Wednesday, 4th December, officers from the …

Following the soft opening in June 2204, ICON Bali Mall will celebrate its grand opening with a seven-day festival from December 9th to 15th. Featuring exclusive offers, live entertainment, and incredible cultural performances, ICON Mall Bali is inviting locals and tourists to come and celebrate the big occasion.  Bradned as the most beautiful mall in …

Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s original coastal vacation resort. Home to an incredible selection of five-star hotels, wonderful restaurants, and a stretch of coastline that is safe to swim and surf year-round. When viewed like that it’s easy to see why Bali lovers return to Kuta year after year. With this much-loved resort keen …

Bali Immigration has issued updates on the latest round of deportations and investigations it has undertaken on foreigners in the province. Bali continues to crack down on tourists and expats breaking the law to any degree as part of a nationwide immigration offensive called Operation Jagratara. A 31-year-old Moroccan citizen was deported from Bali on …

It is the festive season in Bali, and that can only mean one thing: it’s party time! From the most luxurious beach clubs, to the low key bars, from stylish fine dining restaurants to the islands most loved resort hotels, Bali is buzzing with talk of New Years Eve parties.  New Year’s Eve in Bali …

Traveling in Bali over the festive season can get pretty intense. While kicking back and relaxing on the beach or on a sun lounger by the poolside can be deeply restorative, getting from A to B can feel pretty frantic as over one million tourists try to navigate their way around the island.  One way …

North Bali is one of the least explored areas of the province. Home to dense jungles, hidden waterfalls, traditional fishing villages, temples, and stunning rolling coastal vistas, the ‘real’ Bali can be most easily connected to the north of the province. As leaders look to direct holidaymakers to emerging destinations and crowd-free retreats, tourists are …

It is the travel awards season and true to form Bali is wing big! From the island’s most loved hotels winning well deserved accolades to the island itself being named as the most romantic destination in the world in 2024, the reasons to love Bali are endless.  Bali has been named the World’s Most Romantic …

Tourists in Bali have been issued warnings about high and dangerous waves forecasted along the island’s most popular stretches of coast. As the rainy season has officially hit the province, tourists can expect to hear more extreme weather warnings in the coming months.  The Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III, …

Following news of a tragic mass poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Laos last week, survivors of alcohol poisoning in Bali are coming forward to share their stories. Ashely King, from the U.S., visited Bali in 2011 and lost her sight after drinking a cocktail at a bar in Kuta.  Ashley King has spoken to …

The newly opened Magic Garden in Bali’s Nuanu City in Tabanan Regency is the perfect family-friendly day out this festive season. The tourist nature park, which spans over 3,600m², was officially opened to the public last week on National Tree Planting Day. The first tourists to visit Magic Garden have been blown away by the …