A video is circulating online of a local taxi driver in Bali demanding tourists to pay an exorbitant fee for using an online taxi service in his patch. In the video, the local driver can be seen harassing domestic tourists for money after they used an online ride-hailing app in Canggu.  The tensions between online …

Although hiking activities on Bali’s mountains have been banned in recent weeks by the provincial Governor, Wayan Koster, development in and around the island’s most iconic volcano remains underway. A new amphitheater will be built in Kintamani for cultural shows and will offer breathtaking views of Mount Batur.  A new amphitheater will be built close …

Did you know that Bali is home to the biggest beach club in the world? Atlas Beach Club in Canggu is the biggest entertainment venue in Bali, featuring not only the beach club itself but a lifestyle center, food courts, luxury night club, and community hub.  As Atlas Beach Club approaches its first anniversary, the …

Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has reiterated his commitment to banning all activities on Bali’s sacred mountains. In the last few weeks, Koster announced that the public, including local Balinese communities, will be banned from stepping foot on the island’s twenty-two mountains except in very specific circumstances.  During a speech on Monday, 19th June, Governor Koster …

There is no better place in the world to sip on cocktails while watching the sunset than in Bali. The Island of the Gods is home to some of the most prestigious bars and lounges in Asia, and mixologists on the islands are hustling hard to refine the limits of what is possible behind the …

Bali’s Buleleng Regency is one of the most culturally rich and environmentally diverse regions of the island. Best known for tourism destinations like Lovina Beach and West Bali National Park, there are countless hidden gems to be discovered in this part of the island.  The Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Gede Dody Sukma Oktiva …

The Indonesian Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued an insightful infographic containing important guidance on how to stay safe in Bali this holiday season. The Island of the Gods is about to enter the peak vacation season and will welcome thousands of holidaymakers into the province in the coming weeks.  Ahead of the high season, …

Tourists heading to Bali can rest assured that security is taken very seriously indeed. Officials from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have confirmed that a passenger was detained by security forces after joking about having explosives in his bag.  The incident happened on Thursday, 16th June, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, as passengers …

Bali Arts Festival kicks off this weekend, and it is one of the biggest cultural highlights of the year. The month-long festival offers tourists the chance to immerse in the incredible cultural heritage of the Island of the Gods. Running from the 18th of June until the 16th of July, there is so much to …

We all love Bali, right? Ask anyone who has spent more than a few minutes in Bali, and they will be able to reel off half a dozen reasons why they love Bali without even thinking. From the stunning sandy beaches to unrivaled hospitality, from nourishing food to reverent culture, Bali is simply magical. While …

Tourists in Bali will be encouraged to explore the unique culture of the island. In a move to promote sustainable and higher-quality tourism on the island, leaders are working to establish new ways of managing tourists and the travel industry to help ensure tourists have an enjoyable trip and that the island’s heritage is respected.  …

Cafes in some of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations are about to get a huge boost. The local government is funding a group of new students in barista training through the island’s hospitality schools. Cafe culture in Bali is thriving, and in such a competitive market, everyone is hustling to be the best of the …