Communities and leaders in Bali have been speaking out over a highly controversial incident. Paragliders were recorded flying over Gunung Paying Temple on the Bukit Peninsula. In Balinese Hindu culture, it is considered deeply offensive for anyone to be above the highest point of a temple. The video of a paraglider circling over Gunung Paying …
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Tourists traveling to Bali have so much to explore, but it can be hard to know what to take away from an island that gives so much. Of course, we can all head home with a mind full of memories and a camera roll full of incredible pics, but there is something timeless and essential …
Bali is an exceptionally family-friendly travel destination. The island has a deeply family-focused culture, and children are welcomed everywhere. This welcoming and friendly attitude towards families is what has helped Bali become one of the most in-demand family vacation hotspots in the world. It is not only children who find themselves in awe of Bali’s …
Tourists traveling to Bali and Indonesia’s most famous volcanic and mountainous regions are being urged to plan their trekking adventure seriously. There is a prevailing misconception that since many of Indonesia’s most famous volcanic peaks are bucket list adventures, they are easy; nothing could be further from the truth. The calls come just days after …
Part of what makes Bali such an exciting destination is the vast variety of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. Even just looking at one kind of landscape, let’s say, the coast, there are so many different kinds of beaches to explore: white sand beaches, surf beaches, pebble beaches, black sand beaches, tidal beaches, world-famous beaches, …
The rainy season is well and truly behind us here in Bali, and sunnier, drier days are ahead. Right now, we are in the sweet spot, in the post-monsoon season bliss. Everything is green, in bloom, and firming up underfoot. Now is the best time of the year to get out and about and explore Bali’s …
Snorkelling is one of the most highly rated bucket list activities in Bali. Yet, many tourists decline the chance to explore the province’s marine ecosystems for fear that they are not seasoned divers. Thankfully, many of Bali’s most famous and most beautiful snorkelling spots are also the most beginner-friendly. Of course, tourists must make sure that …
Tourists looking for a day trip away from Bali’s beaches and into the central highlands of the island must add Kintamani to their Bali bucket list. As the island prepares to welcome a huge influx of tourists for the high season, savvy travelers are planning day trips to lesser-visited areas brimming with cultural and natural …
Bali’s Badung Regency may be home to the island’s most famous tourism resorts, and Gianyar Regency may be home to the arts and culture capital of the province, Ubud, but often overlooked Tabanan Regency offers tourists the best of both worlds. Home to an incredible stretch of coastline, cultural wonders, and stunning landscapes, Tabanan Regency …
Leaders in Bali’s neighboring province of Lombok have just announced new hiking quotas for the island’s most famous volcano, Mount Rinjani. The active volcano has been named among Lonely Planet’s Top Picks for treks in 2025, but leaders want to prioritize environmental protection. Tourists planning treks and adventure holidays in Bali and Lombok need to …
Bali is a dreamy destination for ocean lovers, saltwater souls, and surfers. Home to some of the most famous beaches in the world and the most beautiful stretches of coastline Asia has to offer, Bali is perfect for water babies seeking to rehydrate their souls and rejuvenate their bodies. But for freshwater lovers, the island …
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 …