Leaders in Bali have confirmed that it will soon be easier and safer to access some of Nusa Penida’s most famous viewpoints. Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong are amongst the top natural landmarks in the province, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Nusa Penida is part of Klungkung Regency, and leaders from the …

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has issued a serious warning to tourists in Bali. The provincial leader has declared that he will take a ‘no mercy’ approach to foreigners who are found to have been breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. The statements come after an American national was arrested and deported after going on …

TransNusa Airlines has officially launched its new Denpasar-Guangzhou flight route. The service is part of a wider route that connects travelers between Guangzhou and Perth, initiating Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as a transit hub in addition to its role as the gateway to the Island of the Gods.  Speaking to reporters following …

Leaders in Bali have committed to changing the way the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is enforced to prevent tourists from dodging the fee and to help ensure that the funds generated are spent in an ‘optimal and accountable way’. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in February 2024, but figures show that less than …

Leaders in Bali’s busiest tourism region have committed to making major strides in combating the island’s waste management issues. Every year, thousands of tons of plastic waste and ocean debris wash up on Bali’s most popular tourist beaches, but a simple solution could soon change everything. Badung Regency, home to top resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, …

The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, attended a series of ceremonies, which coincide with the holy Kadasa full moon in Bali, at temples located close to the new Bali International Hospital, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Sanur. The Mayor used the ceremonies as an opportunity to set the intention …

As Bali’s Governor Koster has recently issued an update to the list of do’s and don’ts of tourist behaviour in Bali, it’s as good of a time as ever to explore in detail all the rules that tourists must adhere to when visiting the island’s most famous temples. While Bali is best known as a travel …

BaliSpirit Festival will be returning to The Yoga Barn in at heart of Ubud from the 7-11th May 2025. With just under a month to go until the biggest yoga, music, dance, and culture festival in Bali, Ubud is abuzz with preparations for the magical event.  In 2025 BaliSpirit Festival will be hosted at The …

The Bali Provincial Government has received ten electric buses from the South Korean Ministry of Environment. The new zero-emission buses, delivered to Bali as part of a grant, will help Bali promote more sustainable travel in the region.  The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, formally received the first of fleet of new buses on Thursday …

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced that there will be a Balinese Cultural Census carried out in the next few months. Governor Koster is on a mission to protect and preserve Balinese culture while balancing development, growth, and a booming tourism sector.  Balinese culture is unique and incredibly well-preserved. It is Balinese culture that attracts …

Leaders in Bali have raised concerns that a number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people are not true romantic relationships. Many political leaders in Bali are concerned that there is a rising number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people taking place so that foreigners can short circuit the immigration process and own land. …

Indonesia’s Immigration Offices are back up again after the national public holidays. Offices formally opened their doors again on the 8th of April, and now that the big rush has subsided, tourists and expats can easily access immigration services.  Immigration Offices and online services in Indonesia closed down for a full week over the Nyepi …