Bali’s new immigration patrol units have been spotted on deployment in the popular tourist resort of Legian. In early August, the Indonesian Minister for Immigration announced that he had ordered the Bali Regional Immigration Patrol Task Force to get to work cracking down on unruly foreigners on the island. Bali is on track to welcome …
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The Denpasar City Government is in the process of trialing a new electric shuttle bus service in the resort area of Sanur. The trial kick-started on 1st August 2025 and so far is getting positive reviews from international tourists. The easily recognisable red, white, and black open-sided shuttle bus is making its way around the …
One of Bali’s best-kept secrets, Monkey Forest, has announced that they will be increasing their entry fees. The news comes after a series of top cultural attractions in Bali’s busiest tourism region have also upped their prices. Alas Kedaton is one of Bali’s lesser-known Monkey Forests that can be found in Kukuh Village in Tabanan …
Latest travel data shows that Bali has one of the highest rates of return holidaymakers and tourists of any of the top vacation destinations. Travel data from a top online travel booking platform shows that Bali remains a high-demand destination for first-time visitors and those who want to keep coming back for more. Online travel …
Dozens of police officers in Bali are to be given English language training to help them better serve in tourism hotspots. Bali Police have confirmed that an English language training day was held last week and are hopeful that this will increase the safety and comfort of top tourism resorts for international visitors. Bali Regional …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa, better known as the watersports capital of Bali, is booming in popularity right now. Despite high waves and less-than-ideal weather in the last few weeks, tourists are still making sure they tick Tanjung Benoa off their Bali bucket list. Questions had been raised over whether water sports activities in Tanjung Benoa would …
The community of Bingin Beach has met with the Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, and the Head of Pecatu Village to discuss the future of the surf haven. The meeting comes days after more than 500 civil service police officers, government officials, including Governor Wayan Koster, and construction teams started demolishing more than 45 …
Tourists and travellers arriving and departing from Bali Airport will see more officers out on patrol. Bali Police and Bali Airport have confirmed that more officers are to be deployed on around-the-clock patrols to help prioritise public safety and comfort. Bali Airport is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and every day …
Bali’s Kuta Beach has introduced a new system for professional photographers operating in the area. From now on, sports or commercial photographers working in the tourism hotspot will have to be formally registered. The Badung Regency Government, who oversee the management of Kuta Beach as a tourist attraction, has introduced new laws that require photographers …
World-famous podcast host Steven Bartlett will be bringing his wildly successful Diary Of A CEO on tour. As part of a business and life speaking tour, Bartlett will be making his debut in Asia and stopping off in one of Bali’s most luxurious resorts. Steven Bartlett’s Diary Of A CEO podcast is the world’s second-largest …
A mouthwateringly good new chocolate shop has opened its doors in the heart of Bali’s Ubud. Cacao grown in Bali and across Indonesia is considered to be amongst the best in the world, and now tourists can buy it directly from the source. Falala Chocolate Bali is celebrating the launch of its new Ubud store. …
Bali Airport has long committed to improving its facilities for travelers. To make the airport terminal more accessible and inclusive, Bali Airport is constantly improving by employing new technologies to reduce queuing and improve efficiency. The team at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has shared an update on the new baggage check system …