One of the best things about travel in Bali is the multitude of opportunities for tourists to connect with the natural world. As our lives become busier and more dependent on screens, many tourists are heading to Bali to find a way to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with the living world, and one …
Local News
It is about to get even easier for tourists to travel between Bali and East Java. Leaders in both regions are on a mission to attract more tourists to explore everything that these diverse landscapes and communities have to offer, and a new seaplane service will make things even simpler for explorers. The new seaplane …
It may still be October, but the countdown to Christmas and New Year has officially begun! In Indonesia, the Christmas and New Year holiday is known as Nataru, and this festive season on the Island of the Gods is set to be bigger and better than ever. Every Christmas and New Year holiday in Bali, …
Bali’s Waterbom is one of the most in-demand tourist attractions on the island, and with good reason. This outstanding waterpark knows how to create a memorable day out for the whole family while promoting affordability, safety, and sustainability. This month, Waterbom Bali has been named Asia’s Leading Waterpark in 2025 at the World Travel Awards. …
Tourists in Bali’s Canggu are reminded that Immigration Task Force Officers will be conducting regular spot checks in the area. Officers have been deployed across Bali’s top tourism resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Ubud, to ensure tourists do not violate their visa conditions or engage in criminal activity. Canggu is one of Bali’s busiest …
Leaders in Indonesia have confirmed that while promotional efforts will be taking place to showcase travel opportunities across the country, Bali will remain a top priority. The update comes as tourists have been encouraged to use Bali as a launchpad for travel adventures across the archipelago. For decades, Bali has been Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. …
It is that time of year again! It is the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards. The awards are always a big moment for Bali, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations that is constantly working to prioritize cultural and community-based travel for the masses. In years gone by, Bali has won …
Despite being one of Bali’s biggest development projects, the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park Project, also referred to locally as Disneylandnya, has not hit headlines since 2023. As the local government settles fully into this new term in office, all eyes are firmly set back on major development initiatives. Bali’s Jembrana Regency is one of the …
Bali is urged to renew its commitment to protecting green landscapes and the island’s cultural heritage. The calls come from respected tourism professor Dr. I Wayan Suardana, SST.Par., M.Par., from Udayana University in Denpasar. The lecturer is urgently calling for leaders to protect Bali’s forest and upstream landscapes as development in coastal regions booms. Speaking …
The community of Sanur has kicked back over proposals to construct a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in the waters around Sidakarya in South Denpasar, off the shore of the popular tourism hotspot. Sanur is one of Bali’s most popular tourist resort areas and has undergone a huge redevelopment over …
Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival is just days away, and anticipation in Bali’s arts and cultural capital is building. Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival is one of the most significant international cultural events of the year in Bali, and tickets are still available. Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival will be held at venues across Ubud …
Bali’s new shuttle bus service in Sanur is making holiday travel so much easier for tourists. The service that was initially on trial and has now become a permanent service, is serving up to 1,000 tourists per day. The electric shuttle bus service now operating around Sanur is being used and increasingly appreciated by international …