Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed to the public for the next two months so that spiritual leaders and the local community can complete a once-in-a-decade series of ceremonies and rituals. As Bali tourists have to strike the Mount Agung hike off their itinerary between the 1st of October and the 30th of November, many …
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Bali is one of the most culturally exciting destinations to visit in the world. With a rich cultural heritage to explore and deep commitment from local communities to keep the traditional way of life alive and thriving in the modern day, a visit to Bali has been known to be life-altering in more ways than …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has held an audience meeting with the Dutch ambassadors to Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN. The meeting saw the Dutch government follow up on commitments to repatriate a series of cultural artifacts to Bali. As part of a repatriation agreement created earlier this year, the Dutch …
Finding crowd-free destinations in Bali is easier than you might think. Though the majority of the island’s most famous designations and resorts can be found concentrated in the central south, step a little off the beaten path, and you’ll find authentic cultural gems, crowd-free natural wonders, and super affordable travel adventures all around. From the …
As Bali seeks to redistribute tourism away from the congested central south of the island, local leaders are coming forward to promote overlooked cultural gems in lesser-visited areas of the island. Karangasem Regency is home to some of Bali’s most significant cultural and geographical landmarks, and leaders invite tourists to discover all that ‘Mountain Country’ …
A new AI-art installation will open at Bali’s Nuanu City. The creative landmark can be found in the heart of Bali’s new creative eco-city overlooking Nyanyi Beach in Tabanan City. Nuanu City is the home of the newly opened Luna Beach Club and the annual Suara Festival. The Tri Hita Karana Tower, designed by London-based …
As tourism leaders in Indonesia look to find new ways to implement culturally respectful and sustainable tourism in Bali, new initiatives are being created. New initiatives and policies, protocols, and metrics can be introduced to ensure that Bali’s cultural heritage is preserved while tourism benefits are boosted. The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies …
Bali is on a mission to promote more tourism villages and cultural experiences to tourists. As part of a wider mission to create more high-quality, sustainable, and culturally respectful tourists, tourism villages are coming forward as one of the most engaging and immersive ways for tourists to experience Bali in a really authentic way. The …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been vocal about his commitment to promoting lesser-visited regions of Bali to tourists. As part of a mission to avoid overtourism in the south, combat a homogenized public image of the diverse island province, and crack down on low-quality tourism development, Minister Uno is …
It is indisputable that Bali’s Uluwatu is one of the island’s hottest destinations right now. But the latest travel figures show exactly how popular the cliff-top resort has become. Calling in international surfers and culture vultures too, Uluwatu ticks all the right boxes for a Bali vacation. Labuan Sait Beach, also known as Padang Padang …
Tourists in Bali seeking to try a cultural and unique activity should look no further than traditional Balinese egg painting. Yes, you read that right! Tourists in Bali have been raving about egg painting, and the workshops have enabled traditional artisans to share their incredible skills with the world. There are plenty of different kinds …
Bali is one of the best destinations in the world for tourists who want to explore a new culture. As an island province, Bali’s cultural heritage has its roots set firmly in history and is alive and thriving in the modern day. While so many regions around the world are slowly losing their cultural identity, …