As a travel destination, Bali is best known for beach vacations, jungle retreats, and partying in paradise. Top this off with a wealth of arts and culture to explore and there is truly something for everyone. Yet, for many, Bali doesn’t immediately jump out as a destination for history buffs but all that looks like …
Culture
The traditional Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi Day, will fall on 11th March 2024. The festival is honored by Balinese Hindus across the island as a day of silence which will start at 5:59 a.m. on Monday 11th March 2024 until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 12th March 2024. The night before the day of …
The Semarapura Thematic Market will open its doors to the public next week in Klungkung Regency. The building will house over 110m of paintings and is set to become Bali’s leading high-end art market. The market is showcasing some of the finest artwork produced in Bali. The Semarapura Thematic Market is a specialist art market …
Bali’s Besakih Temple is the largest and most significant temple for Balinese Hindus on the Island of the Gods. The temple complex has also become one of the island’s leading tourist attractions for international visitors who want to understand more about Bali’s unique culture and faith. Over the last few years, in light of a …
As tourists become increasingly interested in learning more about Balinese culture and heritage, tourism leaders on the island are delighted to be putting on more traditional dance performances to keep up with demand. The most popular cultural show in Bali is the fiery Kecak dance which showcases how good will always triumph over evil. The …
It has to be said that the cost of just about everything is increasing, and tourism experiences in Bali are no exception. In 2024 one of the island’s leading tourism attractions will be increasing the price of entry tickets. While the increase is nominal for many people, it’s got tourists asking questions about the rising …
Bali’s Deputy Governor, known mostly by his nickname Cok Ace, has spoken to reporters about how campaign efforts have helped curb bad behavior by tourists on the island. Since the beginning of the year Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of incudes of tourists breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. Bali’s …
Bali is the coffee capital of South East Asia. Home to some of the most trendy and innovative coffee shops and roasters on the continent, the race to be the best is never-ending. This week, Bali celebrates the opening of the biggest coffee shop in Southeast Asia in the coffee capital of the island. Pahdi …
It is fair to say that while Bali has had a largely successful year with tourism so far, the journey has not been without turbulence. As the island grapples with a rise in bad behavior by a small minority of tourists, leaders are working around the clock to create greater public awareness about how tourists …
Bali is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists from Australia. In fact, Bali receives more tourists from Australia than any other country. The ties between Australian tourists and Bali are strong, and holidaymakers from the land down under are always leading the way when it comes to finding the best …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he would ban all activities on the island mountains “forever” as a result of badly behaved tourists disrespecting the holy nature of the landscapes. The announcement caused a huge backlash from local communities and tourism operators who depended upon running tourism activities in the mountains for …
Bali’s most famous village is a must-visit during a trip to the island. The traditional village of Penglipuran is one of the most recognizable vistas in Bali, and the community has graciously opened its doors to the public to help promote and celebrate Balinese culture. Tourists not only have the opportunity to walk around the …