Indonesia has officially scrapped plans to increase entertainment tax between 40-75%. Tourists and business owners can fully breathe a sigh of relief. A judicial review has been completed, and the tax increase is totally off the cards.  This whole saga began at the beginning of the year. New legislation that was set to be introduced …

Police in Bali are responding to the presence of a gang of thieves operating in the Kuta Beach resort area. The resort is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Bali, but in recent years, its popularity has lessened in part due to crime in the area.  Speaking at a press conference in Kuta, the …

Australian tourists are now spoiled for choice when it comes to planning their trips to Bali. Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Airlines, is increasing its weekly flight services to the Island of the Gods and the capital city, Jakarta, from cities across Australia.  For decades, Bali’s most frequent international holidaymakers have hailed from Australia. Since the …

Tourists, digital nomads, and expats in Bali have received a warning from the Indonesia Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies. During the Weekly Briefing with Sandi Uno, the Minster responded to viral videos of foreigners lashing out in Bali.  The discussion around badly behaved foreigners in Bali is sadly never far from the headlines nor …

Officials in Bali have confirmed that progress is chugging away on the Bali Railway Network. The new railway network will consist of a light rail line, metro line, and tram line that will completely revolutionize the way tourists travel around the island.  The Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov) and the central government are still in the …

Indonesia is home to some of the most endangered wildlife species on earth. Although tourists don’t always associate Bali with being a haven for wildlife, especially since destinations like Sumatra and Kalimantan are considered more wild, the island of Bali is home to some special creatures in need of our consideration.  Bali and the surrounding …

Bali is experiencing a lot of bad weather this week. Tourists and locals are warned to be aware of lightning storms, potential flooding, and landslides.  Disaster has already struck at one major tourist landmark. A landslide has washed away the parking lot at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jatiluwih. The iconic rice terraces in …

As it is the height of the rainy season right now, with more rains falling over the weekend and into the beginning of this week, parts of the island are really feeling the impacts of the weather. The rainy season is also known to bring tides of ocean plastic to Bali’s shores.  It may come …

Nusa Penida is one of the top destinations in Bali Province right now. The gorgeous outlying island is home to some of the most famous natural landscapes in Asia, and thousands of tourists make the crossing to the main island of Bali every week.  With Nusa Penida in ever more demand by tourists, officials want …

Bali’s Tourism Task Force is on the lookout for a travel content creator whose videos went viral on TikTok after she showed the condition of Kuta Beach and traffic in the resort. The Bali’s Tourism Task Force was established last year to tackle unruly and culturally disrespectful behavior.  Travel content creator Corrin, from England, runs …

It is no secret that Bali struggles with its waste management system. From the beaches to the open landfill, most tourists are aware of the issue. However, the extent of the problem is still a shock to many.  Travel content creator Dale Philips recently visited Bali. He hit up all the go-to destinations, including the …

Bali tourists love staying in Airbnbs. As a tourist destination, the island caters to every travel style and every travel budget. For those seeking to live like a local, stay a little off the beaten track, or stay in a super unique accommodation, Airbnb is the place to look. The global travel accommodation platform has …