Tourists in Bali are being reminded to only use specific ATMs after a foreigner was deported for installing a skimming device on cash machines in popular resorts. While Bali is becoming increasingly digitalized and all major attractions accept cards, cash is still super useful on vacation. The advice comes after a Ukrainian woman with the …
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The upcoming Hari Raya Idul Fitr holiday in Indonesia will see hundreds of thousands of businesses and offices close their doors for the duration of the festival. As the celebrations get underway in the coming days, tourists are encouraged to stay up to speed with closures affecting immigration offices in the country. Hari Raya Idul …
Following sudden heavy rains in the south of Bali, many parts of Denpasar and the resorts of Kuta and Seminyak have experienced flooding. The rising water level has caused havoc on the roads, but some tourists are trying to see the bright side. Tourists in Kuta have taken to surfing in the street as water …
Data revealed by Bali officials late last year confirmed that in just 12 months, the number of collisions and incidents on the island’s roads more than doubled. This figure is just the incidents that were formally reported to the police. Things are getting seriously wild out there. There is no one party or demographic to …
Tourists planning their vacations in Bali must leave plenty of time to travel to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. While apps like GoogleMaps and Waze give pretty accurate travel times, they should not be relied upon absolutely; with so much traffic on the roads, it’s essential to leave extra time. Most international flights recommend …
Tourists in Bali can expect to find things feeling a little different over the next few weeks. As the whole of Indonesia prepares for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, businesses and government agencies are preparing to go on annual leave. Although Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, Indonesia is a majority Muslim nation. The Hari …
Tourists planning on visiting Bali, specifically its temples, are being reminded that temple etiquette is non-negotiable. The reminder comes after a family on vacation on the island visited a famous Bali temple and outrightly flouted the rules. Bali’s temples are not ancient relics that hold only historical significance. Balinese temples are living, thriving, and very …
As a world-leading tourism destination, keeping tourists safe in Bali is a top priority for security officers and the local government. From reducing crime to having more officers out on patrol just in case support is needed, Bali is committed to keeping visitors safe and comfortable. In order to level up security operations across Bali’s …
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays in Indonesia, tourism leaders nationwide are conducting spot checks and assessments to ensure the whole festival runs smoothly. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the time of year when millions of Indonesian families take their annual vacations. Thousands of Indonesian families from around the country will …
Yet another video of a foreigner driving illegally in Bali has emerged online. Footage of foreigners driving intentionally recklessly or unknowingly dangerously get posted online almost every day as local people become increasingly frustrated with the situation. In the most recent case, a foreign man can be seen driving a moped around the barrier to …
The headlines in 2023 were capitalized by the bad bules of Bali; the unruly foreigners who were found to be breaking the rules of their visa, breaking Indonesian law, and disrespecting local culture. This led to a sharp spike in deportations. Yet, at the beginning of 2024, things on the deportation front felt markedly quieter. …
Tourism Police in Bali have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure that all foreign visitors have been paying their tourism tax. The newly introduced fee costs IDR 150,000 per person per visit to the province. The Bali Province Tourism Office along with the Tourism Satpol Police, have been conducing spot checks on …