We’re going to offer up a controversial opinion here. During your first trip to Bali, you shouldn’t be rushing around trying to tick off every last thing on your bucket list. As a travel destination, Bali is not going anywhere, and we know you’re going to be back. With that in mind, use your first …
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As Bali welcomes Governor Wayan Koster’s return for his second term, leaders in the province are looking to reissue the Do’s and Don’ts guidelines for Bali tourists. First published in 2023, the list of do’s and don’ts help tourists understand both the laws of the land, and local customs that must be respected. Want to …
One of Bali’s most famous water palaces has just announced that it will increase its tourist entry fees. Tirta Gangga Water Palace and Royal Complex in Karangasem Regency increased its international tourists entry fees as of the 1st March 2025. The entry fees to Tirta Gangga Water Palace also increase on the 1st January 2024, …
The rainy season in Bali is lingering this year. As tourists arrive on the island looking to benefit from all the perks of the low season, they battle heavy rains and even gale-force winds! Thankfully, rain storms do quickly subside, and though there have been notable phases of particularly bad weather due to Tropical Cyclone …
Tourists planning a vacation in Bali simply have to include a visit to one of the islands many incredible tourism villages to the itinerary. Bali’s tourism villages are community-based tourism initiatives that are keeping the islands essential cultural heritage alive and thriving for generations to come. What sets a visit to a tourism village apart …
One of Bali’s biggest appeals for tourists is its truly unique cultural heritage. From temples to cultural dances and traditional medicine to daily prayers and ritual offerings, tourists visiting Bali are given the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a culture that is oh-so different from their own. The Balinese people are generous with …
Wayan Koster is preparing to be inaugurated into his second term as Governor of Bali. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place in Jakarta on 20 February 2025, and the incoming provincial leader is already outlining his vision for the next five years, including his commitments to improving the province’s tourism sector. Governor Wayan …
The leading Hindu authority in Bali has issued updated guidance on how the upcoming Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, will be observed. The festival will be observed on March 29, 2025, and all non-Hindus, foreigners, and tourists on the island are expected to honor the rules of the day. The Parisada Hindu Dharma …
Bali’s most prestigious hotel, the Apurva Kempinski in Nusa Dua, is reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indonesian culture to the world through its new campaign, Powerful Indonesia. This movement is set to be a majestic celebration of the heritage these lands have to explore. The Apurva Kempinski is Bali’s most highly regarded hotel. Located in …
This year, the Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi and the Day of Silence, will fall on the 29th of March. At 6am on Saturday, 29th March 2025, Bali will fall silent, everyone will stay at home or inside their accommodation, there will be no transportation movement, and all air traffic will come to a …
The 29th of January will mark Arak Day in Bali. The annual celebration of the island’s traditional coconut palm liquor is seen by many as an opportunity to showcase the traditional culture and modern innovation that is inspired by the island’s ancient heritage. Bintang, Bali’s most iconic beer brand, has just launched a new flavor …
Spiritual leaders in Bali have been speaking to the media about the surge in demand from tourists for traditional Balinese melukat ceremonies. These deeply spiritual rituals are a form of water purification ceremony and date back for centuries. Yet, as interest in these practices grows, some fear that many tourists are simply taking part in …