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 …

Indonesia AirAsia has confirmed that it will launch yet another new direct flight service between Australia and Bali in June 2025. The new service will connect Adelaide and Denpasar and operate four times weekly. Low-cost tickets are available now.  Indonesia AirAsia is one of the most in-demand airlines operating in and out of Bali’s I …

Police in Bali have confirmed that increased security patrols in top tourism resorts will continue, even as heightened security presences for the Lebaran holidays have been stepped down. The news comes as more reports of crime targeted at tourists have hit headlines in the last two months.  Speaking to reporters the South Kuta Police Chief …

How many travel cliches can you tick off? Have you taken a photo leaning on the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Have you hopped after kangaroos in Australia? Have you had a cup of tea overlooking Buckingham Palace? Or perhaps enjoyed a croissant while strolling along Champs-Elysées? In Bali, the travel cliches are everywhere, but these …

Bali’s Kintamani is an unmissable cultural day trip for tourists. Come rain or shine there is always something magical to discover in Kintamani and as the gateway to Bali’s volcanic highlands, Kintamani is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the busy beach resorts and breathe in some fresh mountain air.  …