The discussion around whether Bali needs a second commercial airport has been on the table for years. While President Joko Widodo had committed to building a second international airport on the island during this term in office, last year the project was deprioritized due to lack of progress. But now, leaders in Bali are looking …
Buleleng
Bali’s Buleleng Regency is one of the most culturally rich and environmentally diverse regions of the island. Best known for tourism destinations like Lovina Beach and West Bali National Park, there are countless hidden gems to be discovered in this part of the island. The Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Gede Dody Sukma Oktiva …
Bali’s northern beach resort, Lovina, is often overlooked by holidaymakers who want to land on the island and have their feet in the sand as soon as possible. For those who make the trip just 91km north, the reward is more than worth the extra hour or so of travel. Not only is there so much …
Bali is a destination synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, black sand beaches, dense tropical jungles, and vast expanses of rice terraces. For many, the villages around Ubud offer a chance to experience jungle living in Bali. But if you choose to drive a little further north, a whole new side of Bali will reveal …
So, you know that Bali is famous for its sacred mountains, dense tropical jungle, and world-famous waterfalls. But did you know that Bali is home to a secret natural waterslide? This truly hidden gem is a must-visit for all adventure lovers. Tucked away in a quiet Balinese Village, the natural waterslide reminds us that Mother …
In January 2023, Bali was celebrated as the second-best tourism destination in the world by TripAdvisor. The Island of the Gods is best known for its tropical beaches, lush rice paddies, and deeply reverential culture, but as many ex-pats and frequent visitors to the island have observed, Bali has undergone a massive transformation in the …
Cruise tourism will be a big focus for Bali’s tourism sector in 2023. Tourism stakeholders from across Indonesia are investing millions in upgrading the island’s facilities to ensure that larger cruise vessels can come into dock. On the 14th February, Bali’s Celukan Bawang Port in Buleleng Regency welcomed the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Ship’s …
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, visited Bali this week. He has conducted a series of formal visits to communities and important projects on the island. President Widodo, affectionally called Jokowi, has inaugurated the Danu Kerthi Dam in Buleleng. During his opening speech, he declared that the dam would help control water supplies and manage …
Police have reported that a young Balinese man has been killed in a traffic collision with a tourist in northern Bali. The collision happened on Wednesday 4th January, at around 6 pm. The police have confirmed that the teenager, a 16-year-old with the initials GRDP, died on the scene. The Dutch tourist has been taken …
As Bali communities continue to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, leaders across the island are beginning to look ahead. With the future in mind, many leaders, emerging leaders, businesses, and communities are exploring ways to futureproof the Island of the Gods. As leaders share their visions, some are considering areas of the …
A tourism village in Bali is calling on all adrenaline junkies and adventurous spirits to visit the stunning Kroya Waterfall. Leaders in Sambangan Village, Sukasada District in Buleleng Regency, invite tourists to try the 12m dive off the rocks around the waterfall. Whether up for the challenge or not, a trip to Kroya Waterfall is …
This year has been branded as a year of recovery for the tourism sector in Bali. In the island’s most popular holiday destinations, hotel bookings have returned to almost pre-pandemic levels consistently since July. That said, in areas outside of the leading tourist hotspots, the recovery from the impacts of the pandemic is varied. In …