Travel data shows that Bali is on track to beat tourism targets set at the beginning of the year. By the end of December, the island will have welcomed at least 4.5 million international tourists and millions more domestic visitors. Looking ahead, tourism leaders want to see people staying longer on the island. At first …
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Over the last year, Bali has been working to combat a small but significant minority of tourists who have been violating the law and disrespecting local culture. Violations have ranged from public indecency to driving illegally, but content circulating online shows a shocking rise in the number of tourists shoplifting. In an Instagram story shared …
Bali’s most famous lake, Lake Batur, sits beneath the gaze of the majestic volcano Mount Batur and is overlooked by the shadows of Mount Agung and Mount Abang. The lake does not only hold great spiritual significance to Balinese Hindus and is one of the most popular natural landmarks on the island for tourists, but …
Earlier this week the Regency of Tabanan declared a localized emergency following the fire at the Mandung TPA. As of Thursday 19th October the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has declared a 14-day emergency across the island. The emergency status is in light of the ongoing landfill fires and wildfires, and most …
As the fires at the Suwung TPA landfill and Mandung TPA landfill shoulder on, tourists have been capturing more shocking footage of fires around the island of Bali. The tourist resort has just declared a 14-day emergency status to tackle the impacts of drought. Wildfires are spreading around the slopes of Mount Agung and Mount …
Tourists in Bali love to hire mopeds to explore the island independently. But following a series of thefts, tourists are urged to keep their wits about them as they park their vehicles. Tourists hiring mopeds are reminded that although Bali is a safe place to enjoy a vacation, opportunistic thieves operate in some popular destinations. …
Landfill fires in Bali’s two biggest open trash dumps are still smoldering six days after the first flames broke out. The fires at Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency have caused air quality to drop across the island. Now, residents are being asked to store their waste at home and …
As Bali enters day six of landfill fires across the island, leaders in Tabanan Regency have declared a state of emergency. Landfill fires have swept through Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency as well as Temesi TPA in Gianyar. While these landfill sites are situated away from the eyes of …
The National Disaster Management Agency, Fire and Rescue teams, and communities across Bali continue to battle against raging fires across the island. The first major fire broke out at the Suwung TPA landfill site on Thursday 12th October. As the mountain of trash keeps smoldering, more fires have broken out across the province. The Suwung …
Bali is an island that has been struggling to contend with rampant traffic congestion for years. While for many local people and frequent visitors to Bali, the traffic has simply become a frustrating but normal part of everyday life, for many leaders and Bali lovers it’s becoming increasingly clear that big changes need to be …
With so much culture and history to delve into in Bali, hiring a tour guide is one of the best ways tourists can ensure that they are getting the fullest experience possible while on vacation. As leaders in Bali look to promote more culture-based tourism on the island, more tour guides are being given training. …
Jimbaran is often something of an overlooked tourist destination in Bali. Ideally located just minutes from the airport and popular resorts like Kuta Beach and Tanjung Benoa, there is a lot to love about Jimbaran Beach. Now, leaders are working to create huge changes in the area to transform the coastal retreat into a culinary …