In 2024, culturally respectful and sustainable tourism is the vibe in Bali. Following a turbulent year for tourism in 2023, which saw a sharp rise in the number of foreign tourists disrespecting local culture and ancient sacred sites and outright breaking the law, leaders in Bali want to ensure tourism uplifts the island’s deep and …

Australian tourists who are due to visit Bali in the coming weeks have even been issued a warning by Smartraveler, the Australian government travel advice bureau. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali. According to advice issued by the Australian Government on 5th February, tourists should be mindful of public displays of …

Indonesia’s Immigration Services are getting a facelift. In 2023, the Directorate General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, announced that he wants to raise the Indonesian Immigration Department to a world-class standard, improving services for Indonesian citizens and foreigners.  This involves digitalizing visa services and passport services and expanding the catalog of visas available to foreigners. Want …

It looks like 2024 is the year that Bali tourists get off the beaten track. Travel data shows that more tourists are visiting the stunning Kertha Gosa Palace in Karangasem Regency, and this is great news for travelers and the region.  East Bali is one of the less visited areas of the island. Best known …

Indonesia’s National Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued new guidance for tourists in Bali. There has been a rise in the number of taxi scams on the island, and officials and tourism stakeholders are coming together to keep travelers safe.  Wonderful Indonesia is giving tourists the heads up that there has been a rising trend …

Tourists traveling to Nusa Penida are being reminded, once again, to prioritize their safety when exploring the island’s iconic landscapes. The warnings come as an Indonesian man has died after falling over the cliff edge at Diamond Beach.  Diamond Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Nusa Penida, in fact, in all of …

Indonesia has just committed to improving internet access across the country. While Indonesia has pretty good internet coverage, there are still blank zones, and upload and download speeds are not as quick as they could be. The Indonesian Minister for Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, has outlined the Indonesia Digital 2045 Vision. This vision …

Nusa Penida is a phenomenal travel destination. The small island ticks all the right boxes. Tourists can indulge in laid-back island vibes, get out and explore the rugged coastline and crystal clear waters, or prop up the bar and meet like-minded travelers.  Slow and steady progress is being made on leveling up tourism infrastructure in …

One of Bali’s top tourism professors is calling on the provincial government to ensure that revenue generated from the new Bali Tourism Tax is spent on improving facilities for tourists. The new sustainable tourism initiative is set to protect and preserve Balinese culture and nature. Professor of Tourism at Unud, Prof. Dr. I Putu Anom, …

Construction on the new Bali International Hospital is nearly completed, and equipment will soon be installed. Intensive testing will begin before the first patients are treated in Q4 of 2024. Yet, the new Sanur Special Economic Zone will feature more than just the hospital. The iconic old Grand Inna Hotel Bali, which sits on the …

It has been a good week for travel news for Australian-based Bali-lovers. Not one but two major airlines have confirmed that new flight services will be operating from the Land Down Under to the Island of the Gods.  Flights from Canberra to Bali are set to resume in June 2024. Batik Air, which is part …

Officials in Bali are on the lookout for a group of male tourists who have been seen driving shirtless and without helmets in the Simpang Dewa Ruci area. While this is an all too common occurrence, officials want to make an example out of these guys.  A video of a group of five male tourists …