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. …
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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 …
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 …