It is that time of year again when the Indonesian Tourism Village Awards are coming into a pique. The competition is run annually by the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies. The competition opened up in March this year, and now the finalists have been confirmed, with Bali’s villages, as ever, featuring high on …
Buleleng Regency
Not much in life is free these days, and certainly not when it comes to tourist attractions. As Bali prepares to open the newly completed Turyapada Tower, leaders have announced that the site will be a free-to-visit tourist attraction for both local and international visitors. The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has …
Leaders are seeking to encourage tourists to explore Bali in new ways. With the south of the island on the brink of over tourism, and lesser visited regions of the island crying out for visitors there is one thing standing in the way of success and that is connectivity. Leaders are committing to improving connectivity …
Leaders in North Bali have confirmed that the popular waterfalls in Lemukih Village will be under new management following a tourist ticketing scandal. In mid-November an Indonesian tourist called out the tourist attractions for forcing visitors to buy overpriced tour packages. Fiji Waterfall and Sekumpul Waterfall in Buleleng Regency have been booming in popularity this …
Bali receives millions of tourists every year from across Indonesia and across the world. Tourism leaders feel, and many tourists agree, that in order to maximize the travel experience it is best to hire a local guide to help facilitate a memorable trip. Yet, Bali is currently experiencing a shortage of certified tour guides. This …
This year has seen the establishment of a series of Tourism Task Forces. Some have been created by Regency Governments, others by orders from the central government of Indonesia. The Tourism Task Forces have aimed to ensure law and order in the tourism industry. Contrary to popular belief the Tourism Task Forces are not only …
The family of a British man who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Buleleng Regency last week has signed a peace agreement with the perpetrator. The incident happened on Thursday 2nd November at around 1 p.m. in Tajun Village, which sits along the Singaraja-Kintamani Highway. During a meeting facilitated by the British Consulate, the …
There are many reasons why tourists may end up in hospital during their vacation to Bali. Aside from planned medical tourism trips, tourists find themselves in the emergency room all too often in Bali. From slips and trips to food poisoning to traffic accidents and more serious situations, tourists must have travel and medical insurance …
Bali is in the process of cracking down on badly behaved tourists and foreigners breaking the conditions of their visas on the island. As part of the strategy, authorities in Bali are also investigating the apparent rising number of illegally operating accommodation businesses that are owned and operated by both local people and foreigners. In …
Out in the far west of Bali is the little-known destination of Gilimanuk Bay. Well, in fact, it is probably unfair to call Gilimanuk little known…it is not so famous with international travelers, but for local people, Gilimanuk provides a vital connection between Bali and East Java. The area is the gateway to the stunning …
As the northern hemisphere is prepping for the summer, travelers everywhere are starting their searches for the best travel destinations this year. Of course, Bali continues to top the charts as one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. These unique destinations are proving to be increasingly popular with international travelers to Bali. …
Bali’s northernmost regency, Buleleng, is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. While we may think of the health crisis as being a distant memory now, the impacts of the lockdown are still being felt across Bali’s tourism sector. Buleleng Regency was one of the areas of Bali that were slower to bounce back from the devastation …