Leaders in Bali’s Nusa Penida have pledged to tackle the island’s issues with traffic congestion. The tiny outlying islands have seen a sharp rise in the number of tourist visits annually, and major changes must be made if the growth is to be sustained long-term. The issue of traffic jams in Nusa Penida, especially around …
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Indonesian food is known to be some of the richest and most diverse in the world. As a multi-cultural archipelago nation, each province’s dishes have been influenced by the ecology of the landscape and the history of its people. Indonesian cuisine is also increasingly popular worldwide, winning international acclaim time after time. Indonesia’s much-loved Bubur …
Bali’s Klungkung Regency is home to some of the province’s most famous tourism destinations, the most iconic of which is the island of Nusa Penida. As the region booms in popularity with tourists, leaders are taking the opportunity to create events that showcase the area’s inspiring cultural heritage. The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, …
Indonesia’s Immigration Teams have been increasing surveillance on tourists to Bali over the last six months. With Bali Immigration teams recording an alarming spike in the number of violations in the first quarter of 2025, officials were clear that the situation needed to be brought under control. Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. Considered to …
Bali’s Kintamani is a must-visit area of the island. Located in the central highlands, Kintamani is the gateway to Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and some of the island’s best coffee roasteries. It is a little-known fact that tourists must pay to enter the area. For visitors entering the Kintamani tourist area, there is an entry …
Bali’s Turyapada Tower has this week embarked on its latest chapter. Bali’s Deputy Governor Nyoman Giri Prasa launched digital TV broadcasts from the tower, and it’s an all too timely reminder that officials want the communications post to offer more than just digital connectivity to residents and tourists. The Turyapada Tower has just entered a …
Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand island getaways in Asia right now. The tiny outlying island sits off the coast of Bali and is seeing both a surge in the number of visitors and in the amount of tourist development. For generations, Nusa Penida has been a quiet island, home to fishermen and …
Bali’s magical Fireflies Garden has won a major conservation and eco-tourism prize. The locally owned and operated attraction has won praise for its commitment to preserving local ecology and providing a high-quality experience for visitors. Located in Taro Village, just outside of Ubud, the Fireflies Garden, also known as the Firefly Conservation House, is one …
Serangan Island is about to become one of Bali’s hottest tourism destinations. As the Kura-Kura Special Economic Zone continues to be developed, more and more visitors are learning about this traditional yet innovative fishing community on the Denpasar coast. Serangan Traditional Village have been working with PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), has presented an …
Bali’s Tourism tax Levy may be a legal requirement for all international tourists visiting the island, but despite being in effect for over 18 months, surprisingly few tourists are making the payment. The IDR 150,000 must be paid by all international tourists prior to their departure from the island. Since the policy’s launch in February …
Tourists arriving into Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport have an exciting new welcome to enjoy. Every seasons Bali Airport puts on different themed events for passengers and until 31st August 2025 passengers can enjoy a display of classic and vintage cards. As part of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations, Bali Airport in collaboration with …
The demolition work at Bali’s Bingin Beach has been temporarily halted after a major breakout on the demolition site. Work to remove buildings deemed to be encroaching on state-owned land and violating spatial planning laws began on 21st July 2025, with the fire tearing through the area throughout Monday, 18th August. The demolitions at Bingin …