Indonesia swore in a new government last week, and this week, candidates seeking to become Bali’s next governor are hitting the campaign trail hard. Wayan Koster, who has already served a term as governor, is one of the main candidates for the governor’s elections on November 27th.  If successful, Wayan Koster will take up a …

The end of October is upon us, and Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. New Year’s Eve is a big deal in Bali. The island’s biggest entertainment venues pull out all the stops and book incredible headliners to call the new year in. In Ubud, this is no exception. In a …

Bali’s most famous rice terraces are launching a new laser light show that is already dazzling tourists. The show, which is in its train phase until the 1st of December, is free for tourists to enjoy. Pending good feedback, it could become a regular feature of the scheduled events.  The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice …

As conversation in Bali continues to intensify regarding the future of tourism on the island, one group of farmers, tourism specialists, and community builders have come together to create a rice-growing revolution and demonstrate that impactful travel experiences can go above and beyond tick-box sustainability goals.  Astungkara Way is a regenerative tourism initiative and farm …

Travel trends in Bali change and evolve quicker than anyone can keep up with. As one of the world’s most rapidly growing travel markets, some of the biggest travel trends the internet has ever seen have been born in Bali. One travel trend that seems to show no sign of slowing down in popularity is …

The world’s favorite yoga festival will return in 2025, and super early bird tickets are already on sale. BaliSpirit Festival, a four-day celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing in the heart of Bali’s Ubud, will return in May 2025, bigger and better than ever. Celebrating its 16th year in 2025, the BaliSpirit Festival will …

Bali’s new autogates have been fully operational for just under a month. The new autogates installed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are helping reduce queue times for both domestic travelers and international tourists. Although autogates are now widely used in airports around the world, many travelers are yet to use the technology, …

It has been a big week for Indonesian politics as the new government has been sworn in, and new minister have taken up their posts. As the new Tourism Minister and Deputy Tourism Minister have stepped into their roles, tourism leaders in the province have been talking to the press about future plans, including updates …

Bali’s former governor, Mangku Pastika, has been talking to reporters about his reflections on how Bali has been changing over the last few years. The former governor, who served from 2008 to 2018, has said that poverty is not welcome on the paradise island of Bali and that the incoming government needs to do more …

Exploring a new destination on foot is one of the most immersive and interesting ways to learn about an area’s culture, heritage, and, of course, local hidden gems. For most tourists visiting Bali, the easiest way to explore the province’s most important cultural landmarks is to hire a local driver and guide for the day …

Getting ready to go on vacation to Bali can be both super fun and super stressful. Sadly, for one recent traveler, things got pretty stressful pretty quickly. Married At First Sight contestant Evelyn Ellis was recently denied boarding her flight from Australia to Bali after officials found a small tear in her passport.  To make …

Bali may be waiting on a moratorium to ban new tourism developments on the island, but that is not stopping some projects from getting the seal of approval right at the last moment. Nusa Dua is home to Bali’s highest concentration of five-star hotels and resorts, and it is about to get even bigger.  The …