As December approaches, Bali is gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of the year. The Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali, known locally as Nataru, are known to be chaotic for domestic and international travelers as demand for vacations on the Island of the Gods soars. Indonesia’s Minister for Human Development …
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Indonesian coffee is some of the best coffee in the world, and you only have to step into your second or third coffee shop in Indonesia to realize that the baristas of this land are world-class; the first cafe you visited was not an exception to the rule! Coffee lovers in Bali are utterly spoilt, …
The province has spoken; Wayan Koster has won a second term as Governor of Bali and will be supported by his Deputy, Nyoman Giri Prasta, over the course of his new term. The vote, which took place on the 27th of November, saw Koster and Prasta take home a notable majority. While final votes are …
Tourism villages could be the future of travel in Bali. With Jatiluwih Village, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, having just been named amongst the best tourism villages in the world, communities are coming forward and expressing their intention to follow suit. Tourism villages are some of the most popular attractions in …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has been speaking out about the future of tourism in Bali. As the iconic tourism destination has been receiving criticism for being too crowded, the Tourism Minister has made it clear that the problems can and will be solved. 2025 will be the year in which tourists are …
Meteorologists in Bali have spoken to the media about the haze that has fallen over many parts of the island. The haze has been frequently mistaken for volcano ash as a result of the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands. However, this is not the case. The haze is not smoke …
Immigration teams in Indonesia have continued with their commitment to crack down on foreigners abusing the visa system in Bali Province. During a four-day sting operation between 12th – 15th November 2024, Indonesian Immigration teams investigated 687 foreigners around the country and arrested 14 individuals in Bali found to be breaking the conditions of their …
Bali is still reeling from being included on a recent No List for travel in 2025. While there are certain parts of the island that feel busier and more crowded than in years gone by, it is undeniable that Bali is one of the world’s finest travel destinations, and the province has plenty of evidence …
In a tragic case of mass poisoning, six tourists have died in the Laotian city of Vang Vieng after consuming drinks that contained methanol. The six tourists, who originated from Australia, the USA, the UK, and Denmark, are reported to have died after consuming tainted drinks at a backpacker in the city center. The harrowing …
Bali’s inclusion on a No List for travel in 2025 is causing quite a stir, just as the island is on track to see its busiest year for tourism on record. Leaders are reflecting on how to balance high-quality experiences and sustainable growth as the destination is starting to see the negative impacts of overtourism …
Bali’s relationship with tourism is experiencing some turbulence right now. As the province has just been ranked on a no-travel list due to crowding at top resorts, leaders are discussing how a better balance can be found that will benefit both local communities and tourists. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Central Management Board …
Politicians in Bali are proposing racial changes to traffic rules that could help combat travel chaos on the roads this Christmas and New Year. Local politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih is proposing that Bali ban all non-Bali Province-licensed vehicles from entering Bali over the festive season. This would effectively ban domestic tourists from traveling to …