Bali is on a mission to encourage tourists to connect to the island’s cultural heritage in more meaningful ways. With tourism the most significant economic driver on the island, leaders are keen to ensure that the presence of tourism in the province helps preserve, conserve, and promote the region’s truly unique culture. For tourists, this …
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While leaders in Bali are talking more and more about tourists behaving with cultural respect, it may seem like there’s a crackdown on fun in the sun in the vacation hotspot. Nothing could be further from the truth. Bali leaders, business owners, and communities all want tourists to come to Bali and have the time …
To the untrained eye it may look like young Gen Z travel bloggers and millennial travel influencers are the biggest trend setters for Bali’s tourism industry. In fact, domestic tourists are the real travel trailblazers in Bali. Where Indonesian domestic tourists go, the world surely follows. Latest travel figures show that domestic tourism to Bali …
Tourists looking for a truly untouched natural landscape in Bali should look no further than Buyan Lake. Better known to tourists as one of the Twin Lakes sitting just above the central highlands of Bedugul, Buyan Lake is an untouched oasis in the crisp, cool elevations at the gateway to northern Bali. For many, Bali …
Bali has confirmed that it is building a new art market in the village of Bongkasa. The new art market will be as impressive and jam-packed with cultural wonders as the Ubud Art Market and is being developed to help promote lesser-visited regions of the island and showcase the best of the province’s artistic and …
As Bali’s high season is fast approaching, savvy tourists are on the lookout for hidden beaches, secret stretches of shoreline, and crowd-free expanses of coast to enjoy all to themselves. As beaches in Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta will welcome large crowds of holidaymakers, heading down to the Bukit is a good idea for those …
Tourists looking for an interactive way to engage with Balinese culture while on vacation should visit the Lontar Library Museum in Karangasem Regency. The museum is dedicated to preserving the Balinese language and script. During a visit, tourists can learn to write Balinese letters and use traditional lontar paper. International tourists are invited to visit the …
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 …
One of the world’s most famous board games has just entered its Bali era. The family-favorite game Monopoly has just launched its Bali Edition and the new game features iconic landmarks, and internationally acclimated hotels all alongside the classic elements of the game. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa this week hosted the official launch of …
With so much to see and do in Bali, it’s easy to get caught in a bit of a whirlwind while on vacation. Though the pace of life in Bali is usually a little more relaxed than the home lives of most holidaymakers, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of trying to see …
Bali is home to some exceptional museums. From living museums where tourists can truly immerse themselves in Balinese culture to galleries showcasing the rarest and finest of Balinese arts and cultural artefacts, for culture-curious tourists, Bali has a wealth of opportunities to learn and engage. One of Bali’s most important museums, the Saka Museum in …
Travel trends in Bali always lure tourists to new frontiers, to fresher, less crowded destinations where it’s easy to connect with nature, culture, and the Balinese community. Some of Bali’s classic tourist destinations are considered unmissable for good reason. There are seven classic destinations in Bali that all tourists should visit before they start chasing …