One of Bali’s most spiritually significant temples will be closed to tourists for the next five days. Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, also known as the Gates of Heaven Temple in Bali’s Karangasem Regency, will be closed from the 23rd – the 27th of April for religious ceremonies. While many of Bali’s temples are world-famous, and …
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No sooner has Nyepi Day passed is there another reason for celebration in Bali. Tourists in Bali right now will not be able to help but notice a lightness in the air and the magnificent penjor structures lining every street on the island. This is because the holy Balinese festivals of Galungan and Kuningan are …
As Bali’s Governor Koster has recently issued an update to the list of do’s and don’ts of tourist behaviour in Bali, it’s as good of a time as ever to explore in detail all the rules that tourists must adhere to when visiting the island’s most famous temples. While Bali is best known as a travel …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced that there will be a Balinese Cultural Census carried out in the next few months. Governor Koster is on a mission to protect and preserve Balinese culture while balancing development, growth, and a booming tourism sector. Balinese culture is unique and incredibly well-preserved. It is Balinese culture that attracts …
Leaders in Bali have raised concerns that a number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people are not true romantic relationships. Many political leaders in Bali are concerned that there is a rising number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people taking place so that foreigners can short circuit the immigration process and own land. …
Were you in Bali for Nyepi? Or have you been left with a serious case of FOMO after missing out on the tranquility of the holy day of silence and the excitement of the Ogoh-Ogoh parades? Well, FOMO no more, as tourist have the opportunity to experience the magic of the mysterious Ogoh-Ogoh at the …
It is a time of great celebration in Bali and Indonesia nationally. The country is observing the Lebaran Eid al-Fitr holiday season, and as hundreds of thousands of people move all over the country to enjoy vacations and time with family, cultural respect between faiths and tourists from across the country and around the world …
Will you be in Bali this Saturday 29th March 2025? Are you up to speed about the events of the most holy day of the year and how you are expected to respect and observe the day? Nyepi Day is the most important day of the Balinese Hindu calendar and all those on the island, …
Everyone has a very specific idea about what the perfect vacation would be like. However, the spectrum of vacation dreams can be divided into broad segments. There are travellers who like to ‘fly and flop’ and there are those you like to get ‘in amongst it’. Bali wants to encourage more tourists to get out …
Tourists and travelers who will be in Bali on the 29th of March are reminded that all travel will be forbidden for 24 hours as the island falls silent to observe Nyepi Day. Also known as the Balinese Day of Silence, Nyepi is the most sacred festival for Balinese Hindus and all those on the …
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 …
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 …