Tourist transportation is one of the most highly debated topics by Bali lovers. Whether a returning tourist to the island, a long-stay digital nomad, or a fully committed expat, the issue of traffic and transportation is something that gets everyone interested.  Over the last few months, officials in Bali have announced a series of huge …

In early 2023, Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for every international visitor who arrives on the island. The tax will be payable either before arrival or on arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport or at sea ports. The legislative changes have been submitted, and now officials are getting stakeholders on board …

Travel data shows that Bali is on track to beat tourism targets set at the beginning of the year. By the end of December, the island will have welcomed at least 4.5 million international tourists and millions more domestic visitors. Looking ahead, tourism leaders want to see people staying longer on the island.  At first …

Over the last year, Bali has been working to combat a small but significant minority of tourists who have been violating the law and disrespecting local culture. Violations have ranged from public indecency to driving illegally, but content circulating online shows a shocking rise in the number of tourists shoplifting.  In an Instagram story shared …

Bali’s most famous lake, Lake Batur, sits beneath the gaze of the majestic volcano Mount Batur and is overlooked by the shadows of Mount Agung and Mount Abang. The lake does not only hold great spiritual significance to Balinese Hindus and is one of the most popular natural landmarks on the island for tourists, but …

Earlier this week the Regency of Tabanan declared a localized emergency following the fire at the Mandung TPA. As of Thursday 19th October the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has declared a 14-day emergency across the island. The emergency status is in light of the ongoing landfill fires and wildfires, and most …

As the fires at the Suwung TPA landfill and Mandung TPA landfill shoulder on, tourists have been capturing more shocking footage of fires around the island of Bali. The tourist resort has just declared a 14-day emergency status to tackle the impacts of drought. Wildfires are spreading around the slopes of Mount Agung and Mount …

Tourists in Bali love to hire mopeds to explore the island independently. But following a series of thefts, tourists are urged to keep their wits about them as they park their vehicles. Tourists hiring mopeds are reminded that although Bali is a safe place to enjoy a vacation, opportunistic thieves operate in some popular destinations.  …

Landfill fires in Bali’s two biggest open trash dumps are still smoldering six days after the first flames broke out. The fires at Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency have caused air quality to drop across the island. Now, residents are being asked to store their waste at home and …

Cruise travel is accounting for an increasing amount of tourism in Bali. The Indonesian province is best known as a destination for 1-2 week vacations and month-long backpacking adventures, but with more cruise ships docking on the island comes more whistle-stop adventure.  Travel data shows that the revenue growth of the cruise industry has grown …

Tourists planning their vacation in Bali frequently note how connecting to nature and the natural world is one of the leading reasons why they want to visit the island. Covered in a tropical jungle, unique agricultural landscapes, and surrounded by azure ocean, getting into nature is an inevitable part of a vacation in Bali.  Whether …

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year on the island. The festival will be held across Ubud from the 18th-22nd October. Internationally acclaimed authors, poets, and thought leaders will be in attendance for what is set to be an incredible few days. The Ubud Writers and Readers …