Back in April 2025, the South Korean Government gifted the Bali Provincial Government ten electric shuttle buses as part of a grant to help improve transportation and reduce emissions on the island. These shuttle bus services are now in operation across the central south of Bali. While the first of the buses arrived in Bali …
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Ubud residents have been left devastated by a major fire that broke out at Pura Dalem Ubud. The iconic temple, which sits at the top of Ubud, caught fire as a result of an accident, causing what the community is reporting to be IDR 1.7 billion in damages. Two sacred buildings at Pura Dalem Ubud …
Bali is on track to hit its tourism targets by the end of the year. While the low season has come around again, the island is on track to welcome more than 7 million international arrivals. Bali Airport is still welcoming a huge number of foreign tourists even as the low season begins. The latest …
Tourists in Bali are invited to join the Light of Peace community mediation in Nusa Dua on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2025. The event will be held at the Nusa Dua Convention Centre and is open to all, free of charge. The Light of Peace Mediation is being organised by the Bali …
The high season in Bali is officially over. The province will feel notably quieter from now until the Christmas and New Year Holidays, known locally as Nataru. This is great news for tourists seeking low-season room rates and crowd-free visits to top attractions. Bali feels quieter. While top resorts like Uluwatu and Canggu, as well …
A new honorary consulate looks set to open in Bali. Governor Wayan Koster has this week met with the Georgian Ambassador to discuss establishing an honorary consulate in the province. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has shared his enthusiasm with the Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia, Tornike Nozadze, for opening an honorary consulate on the island. An …
Tourists in Bali are being called to prioritise personal safety as police work to crack down on theft and crime in top resort areas. Yet another bag snatching has been recorded in Bali’s Kuta, adding to a series of such crimes against tourists in the resort this year alone. A tourist, initially reported to be …
It has always been the case that foreign nationals in Indonesia must carry their identification and stay permit documents with them at all times. However, over the year, this is something that both immigration and security officials and foreigners have become more relaxed about. Not only is this a legal requirement, but immigration officers are …
Bali’s less-explored regions have a great deal to offer tourists. While areas like Badung Regency welcome the highest number of visitors every year, Bangli Regency, arguably, sees notably fewer tourists, yet has even more to offer. This week, tourism leaders across Bali have been emphasizing their assurances that the province is a safe and welcoming …
Tourists exploring Bali’s most popular beaches are being warned to watch their step. The warnings follow a tourist’s injury on Wednesday, 3rd September, when he broke his ankle while jogging along the pavement at Kuta Beach. The Manager of Kuta Beach, Nyoman Arya Arimbawa, confirmed the situation to reporters. He shared, “Yes, correct, a report …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the Indonesian National Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, have issued a statement assuring tourists and travelers of the country’s safety in light of recent political protests. Statements have also been issued by Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster. A post shared on the official Ministry of Tourism Instagram account explains, “The Ministry …
Leaders in Bali are clear in their commitment to ensuring public safety, especially that of tourists on the island, in light of this week’s protests and demonstrations. On August 28, 2025, demonstrations were held across major cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta and Denpasar, Bali. On Tuesday, 2nd September, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster issued a statement …