At the beginning of 2023, the Bali Provincial government set a target to welcome 4.5 million international arrivals to the island by the end of the year. The Island of the Gods is not only set to hit this target but surpass it. The Bali Province Central Statistics Agency (BPS), has revealed the latest travel …
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Among Bali lovers, the discussion around what is and isn’t a fair rate to pay for an airport taxi is a never-ending conversation. The topic can be quite contentious, earlier this year a local taxi driver raged a couple from using an online taxi service provider after they felt they were about to be ripped …
Medical professionals and governments around the world are monitoring reports emerging from China about a surge in child pneumonia cases. The mysterious wave of virus cases in young children in China could be a typical seasonal increase but officials in Bali are not taking any chances. Following news this week that some hospitals in China …
Ahead of the Indonesian general election in early 2024, officials in Bali have given their assurances that neither the campaign nor the election itself will negatively impact tourists. However, as the big vote approaches, Bali Immigration officers say that departments are getting their operations in order. In Buleleng Regency the Singaraja Immigration Foreigners Monitoring Team …
The Bali Railway Network is a project that has been in the pipeline for years. Developments have been chugging away in the background for months and plans have changed and evolved as time progresses. One thing is for sure, the ambitious project will revolutionize tourists’ transportation experience. The multi-phase development project has been announced to …
Tourists behaving badly in Bali has been something of a recurring theme in the news this year. As the island has continued to grapple with foreigners breaking the law and disrespecting local culture, there is one kind of violation in particular that keeps cropping up. Tourists in Bali have been slammed online for some of …
Police in Bali are searching for two men in connection with a robbery on a villa in Umalas on Saturday 25th November. CCTV footage shows a stocky man raiding the private vacation villa as his accomplice waited on a motorcycle while the two Australian guests were out on a day trip. The incident has been …
Bali receives millions of tourists every year from across Indonesia and across the world. Tourism leaders feel, and many tourists agree, that in order to maximize the travel experience it is best to hire a local guide to help facilitate a memorable trip. Yet, Bali is currently experiencing a shortage of certified tour guides. This …
Indonesia has been noted as the most generous country in the world. In a comprehensive study conducted by the Charities Aid Foundation, Indonesia came out on top as the world’s most giving people across all categories. Since 2010 the Charities Aid Foundation has conducted a comprehensive worldwide study to establish the World Given Index. Indonesia …
Bali is celebrating the opening of a new one-stop lifestyle destination in the vibing resort of Canggu. The Luc Lifestyle in the heart of Berawa, Canggu, is set to become a fast new favorite hangout for tourists, expats, and locals alike. The Luc Lifestyle is a one-stop lifestyle destination that features restaurants, shops, and so …
Construction work is underway in Bali’s popular resort of Canggu to build a new shortcut road that will help alleviate some of the ever-increasing traffic in the area. The new Simpang Padonan Road, which is also being referred to as the Tibubeneng-Canggu-Dalung intersection, will help mitigate traffic congestion and there are hopes the project will …
Indonesia is the largest majority Muslim nation in the world, but that doesn’t mean that Christmas is just another day of the week. Nationwide there are over 29 million Christians who celebrate the festive season, and although Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, Christmas is a big deal on the Island of the Gods. …