Police in Bali have formally reminded both locals and tourists on the island that uploading videos or photos of anyone breaking the law on the island could be a criminal act unto itself. This is because Indonesia has some of the strictest online defamation laws anywhere in the world. On Sunday, 28th May, Bali’s Governor …
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Bali’s Governor Koster has made a series of announcements that will have huge impacts on tourists visiting Bali in a variety of ways. On Sunday, 28th May, Governor Koster announced a formal ban on foreigners using cryptocurrency in Bali, as well as new changes to the way in which tourists can hire vehicles and report …
The Governor of Bali has made a series of announcements that will heavily impact travelers planning their trip to the island. In the last few weeks, the provincial government has proposed a ban on all tourists driving on the island; following a press conference on Sunday evening, Governor Wayan Koster has taken the first steps …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that the new good tourist guide will be handed to tourists as they pass through immigration at the island’s airport. The guide, in the form of an information card, will be given to all international arrivals landing at I Gusti Ngurah Rai when it is published in the next few …
Bali’s Seranagan Island is a super cute travel destination nestled between Sanur and Nusa Dua. The gorgeous island village is in the running to be named the best tourism village in Indonesia in 2023. In light of growing interest from travelers, one tourist restaurant is offering guests a truly unique dining experience that is not …
This week’s announcement about another new tourism task force being set to work in Bali has been received positively by the tourism sector in Bali. Following the deployment of a task force designed to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions, the provincial government launched another group assigned to ensure that tourism activities are …
In recent months the provincial government of Bali deployed a tourism task force to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions. This week the Head of Bali’s Tourism Office has announced another task force deployment whose job is to supervise tourists in adhering to local laws and cultural principles. Speaking to the press, the …
Beach lovers and water babies planning their trips to Bali can breathe a gentle sigh of relief; the island’s most popular beaches are becoming even safer. As the island is preparing for the incoming high season for travelers, officials have agreed to increase the presence of search and rescue lifeguards on the island’s busiest beaches. …
Bali is loved by many as a travel destination for its welcoming hospitality, stunning landscapes, and truly unique culture. While the cultural nuances of the island can take a lifetime for an outsider to truly understand, there are many aspects of the way of life on the island that visitors are expected to respect. There …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is one of the most beautiful locations in all of Indonesia. As such, the remote island has become one of the provinces’ most popular travel destinations. Known for rugged cliff tops and dramatic coastal vistas, Nusa Penida is a truly unique location. However, some tourists have been taking bigger and bigger risks …
As the conversation around quality or quantity tourism in Bali rolls on, one academic on the island suggests that the Indonesian resort island can learn some lessons from neighboring Singapore. In a bid to generate more harmony between tourists and locals for the good of everyone, one professor says that Bali can look to Singapore …