Officials in Bali are on the lookout for a group of male tourists who have been seen driving shirtless and without helmets in the Simpang Dewa Ruci area. While this is an all too common occurrence, officials want to make an example out of these guys. A video of a group of five male tourists …
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Indonesia has officially scrapped plans to increase entertainment tax between 40-75%. Tourists and business owners can fully breathe a sigh of relief. A judicial review has been completed, and the tax increase is totally off the cards. This whole saga began at the beginning of the year. New legislation that was set to be introduced …
Tourists, digital nomads, and expats in Bali have received a warning from the Indonesia Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies. During the Weekly Briefing with Sandi Uno, the Minster responded to viral videos of foreigners lashing out in Bali. The discussion around badly behaved foreigners in Bali is sadly never far from the headlines nor …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that progress is chugging away on the Bali Railway Network. The new railway network will consist of a light rail line, metro line, and tram line that will completely revolutionize the way tourists travel around the island. The Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov) and the central government are still in the …
Indonesia is home to some of the most endangered wildlife species on earth. Although tourists don’t always associate Bali with being a haven for wildlife, especially since destinations like Sumatra and Kalimantan are considered more wild, the island of Bali is home to some special creatures in need of our consideration. Bali and the surrounding …
Bali is experiencing a lot of bad weather this week. Tourists and locals are warned to be aware of lightning storms, potential flooding, and landslides. Disaster has already struck at one major tourist landmark. A landslide has washed away the parking lot at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jatiluwih. The iconic rice terraces in …
Bali’s Tourism Task Force is on the lookout for a travel content creator whose videos went viral on TikTok after she showed the condition of Kuta Beach and traffic in the resort. The Bali’s Tourism Task Force was established last year to tackle unruly and culturally disrespectful behavior. Travel content creator Corrin, from England, runs …
It is no secret that Bali struggles with its waste management system. From the beaches to the open landfill, most tourists are aware of the issue. However, the extent of the problem is still a shock to many. Travel content creator Dale Philips recently visited Bali. He hit up all the go-to destinations, including the …
With the introduction of the Bali Tourism Levy just around the corner, discussions about whether or not Bali is on the brink of overtourism are hot on everyone’s lips. One top professor from Bali says it’s a way off yet but that the situation needs to be addressed. In a definition laid out by the …
As a judicial review gets underway in Indonesia to establish whether the government can or should increase the entertainment tax to 40%, key business figures are making their objections known. Hotman Paris, who is a big public figure in Indonesia, is making his objections to the government’s plans to increase the entertainment tax. Hotman Paris …
For decades, Bali has been seen by many as an affordable travel destination. As the launchpad for thousands of backpacking adventures and budget-friendly family vacations, tourists have always appreciated value for money in Bali. Yet, in 2024, it seems that all this is changing and fast. Another of Bali’s leading landmarks has announced that it …
With just a matter of days to go before the Bali Tourism Tax is introduced on the 14th of February, plenty of conversations are happening on the island about the new policy. Leaders from the Bali Provincial Government are being called on to ensure all funds are managed transparently. Speaking to reporters after the Great …