Tourism in Bali is booming right now, and rightly so. The Island of the Gods is a blissful destination to visit and has more than earned its place as one of the world’s leading travel destinations. However, with increasing visitor numbers, the island has seen a sharp rise in the number of misbehaving tourists. So …
Festivals
Bali is preparing for the auspicious Galungan and Kuningan festivals which will take place from 2nd August until 12th August. The festivals are of huge cultural and spiritual significance to Balinese Hindus. During the next couple of weeks, tourists must be aware that there will be some changes to some tourist activities in order to …
International foodies can rejoice! The Ubud Food Festival will return in 2023. The world-renowned food festival is a celebration of all things culinary and a platform to showcase the phenomenal food culture of Bali, and Indonesia, to the world. The three-day Festival is dedicated to exploring all of the incredible food and drink that Indonesia …
Bali will welcome the return of the Suara Festival this month. The festival, hosted in Tabanan, is a celebration of music, culture, art, and entertainment. The two-day event will be held on the 13th and 14th of May. The Suara festival has a clear mission. Organizers say Suara’s “mission is to celebrate this annual and …
If you are coming to Bali in the next couple of weeks, you’re going to need to make sure that you have your accommodation booked in advance. If you’re a savvy planner, you may have every last moment of your trip to Bali already planned out, but if you’re a plan-as-you-go kinda traveler, you’re going …
Bali Spirit Festival is back for 2023; this incredible event celebrates yoga, dance, music, and healing. As one of the biggest festivals in Bali, and one of the most highly regarded yoga festivals in the world, if you’re going to be in Bali this May, you best get your ticket. Hosted at the world-famous Yoga …
Wednesday, 22nd March 2023, marks Nyepi Day in Bali. This is the most important day of the Balinese Hindu calendar, and many consider it a privilege to be on the island during this holy day. Nyepi, also known as the Day of Silence, is a day of retreat and reflection. Balinese Hindus across the island …
New Year’s Eve in Bali promises to be the island’s biggest celebration since 2019. With two years of Covid-19 related travel restrictions and social distancing mandates all but out of the way, visitors and residents in Bali are free to start 2023 with a bang. The island’s biggest nightlife venues, hotels, and tourist hotspots are …
Joyland Festival will be returning to Bali in 2023. The festival showcases some of the hottest musical and creative talent Indonesia has to offer…which is heaps! Following a hugely successful comeback event earlier this year, Joyland 2023 will land in Bali on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of March. Event organizers are remaining coy about …
The coastal village of Sanur is preparing to host two festivals this weekend celebrating yoga, music, and Bali culture. Sanur is celebrating the return of the Sanur Village Festival and Unique Bali Festival both of which are returning after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Speaking on behalf of the Unique Bali Festival at …
The Balinese festival of Galungan starts on 8th June 2022 that sees communities across the island come together to decorate homes, temples, and village streets to celebrate the triumph of dharma over adarma. In the last few days, communities across Bali have been preparing for the 10-day festival which has led to an overflow of …