Bali is battling against tides of plastic waste washing up on its shores. From Jimbaran to Canggu, far more garbage is washing up on the island’s shores than is usual. Sadly, this is an annual occurrence. In the mid-to-latter end of the rainy season, tides upon tides of plastic waste get washed up onto the …
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At this time of year, it has become all too common for tides of plastic waste to wash up along the southern coast of Bali. Every year, the tides of trash seem to get larger, but the wave of waste that was swept in last night was one of the biggest to date. It takes …
Leaders in Bali want to encourage the community to see trash not simply as waste but as an opportunity for economic growth. The Bali Province Regional Secretary is inviting the public to change their mindset regarding waste to help save tourism. Speaking at the recent National Clean Action event in Tahura Ngurah Rai in south …
Bali is a multi-award-winning travel destination. The Island of the Gods can now add one more trophy to the cabinet after being voted the ‘The Best Island’ at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards. DestinAsian is one of the most-read travel magazines by travelers based in the Asia and Pacific regions. The annual travel awards highlight …
Following a week of extreme weather in Bali, clean-up teams have been deployed across the island’s most popular beaches to clear tides of debris that have landed on the shoreline. Trash has also been washed downstream from villages inland. Bali’s Samigita Beaches, which consists of Kuta Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak’s coastline, have been hit …
Over the coming days, tourists in Bali will be urged to take seriously the extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. Officers from the National Disaster Management Agency are also on standby for support. Extreme weather warnings and high wave alerts were in place across Bali Province from …
A tourist couple in Bali lost their lives in a landslide in Tabanan Regency in the early hours of Thursday morning. The couple’s identities have now been confirmed to the media as more extreme weather is predicted to hit Bali this weekend. It has been confirmed that the victims of Thursday morning’s landslide tragedy in …
Bali’s is a destination synonymous with arts and culture. Tourists travel from all over the world to learn about the island’s ancient cultural practices and artistry, but the island is far from stuck in the past. Bali is a destination that brings today’s world-class artists to the stage. From jazz to pop, dance to disco, …
Firefighters in Bali have battled a blaze that broke out in an iconic Legian Pub. The Poser Pub and Restaurant on Jalan Padma is one of the most well-known eateries and watering holes in the Legian area, entertaining thousands of tourists every week. While firefighters have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the cause …
Extreme weather warnings have been issued across Bali Province for a few days. As the island has already faced localized flooding, high waves, and landslides, tourists and tour operators are encouraged to plan accordingly. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency in Denpasar (BMKG) is predicting extreme weather in the Bali region for three days between …
As a family-friendly travel destination, Bali is home to several incredible theme parks, and there are more in the pipeline. With the safety and security of tourists and visitors at the forefront of theme park managers’ minds, Indonesia will be working to improve health and safety across theme parks in the country. During a visit …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in South East Asia. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International sees tens of thousands of passengers every day, all of whom are traveling to experience the Island of the Gods in one way or another. Leaders at Bali airport are on a mission to ensure that safety and …