Political leaders, community members, victims, and loved ones affected by the 2002 Bali Bombings gathered on Thursday evening to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the attacks. Hundreds of people came together at the Bali Bombing Memorial on Jalan Legian in Kuta, where the Acting Governor of Bali made impassioned statements about the importance of peace, …
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One of Bali’s biggest open landfill sites is burning. A fire broke out around 11 a.m. on Thursday 12th October. Over the past 24 hours, firefighters and teams from the National Disaster Agency have been working around the clock to bring the blaze under control. The Suwung TPA sits in South Denpasar, just 6.5km west …
Over the last year leaders in Bali have been calling for the tourism sector to promote the island as a destination for high-spending and long-staying tourists. Bali is known to be a destination that can be explored on a shoestring budget or with no expense spared, but what are the average spending habits of tourists …
Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. The island has been buckling under the pressure of mounting waste for decades. As the island becomes drier as the hot season progresses, fires have been breaking out across the island. From the slopes of sacred Mount Agung to landfill sites, Bali is burning. At around 11 …
Tourist transportation in Bali has long been a point of contention, both for tourists themselves and for local taxi drivers. With little accessible public transport, the rise of online ride-hailing apps, and an increase in tourists wanting to hire their own vehicles on the island over the last few years, tourist transport has been something …
Bali is undergoing a surge of rapid tourism development; there are new resorts, villas, beach clubs, and apartment complexes under construction across the island. Key areas that are experiencing the bulk of the investment and development include both Canggu and Uluwatu and their surrounding villages, as well as the outlying island of Nusa Penida. While …
Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year. The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …
In light of India’s current outbreak of the Nipah Virus, all tourists arriving in Bali will be screened as a part of increased health protocols at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Following a circular letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health last week, health officials in Bali have outlined their response to the national guidance. …
Legian is one of the most famous beachside resorts in Bali. Nestled between classic Kuta and ever-trendy Seminyak, Legian offers tourists access to a little bit of everything that makes Bali such a fantastic vacation destination: sunshine, beaches, great accommodations, and awesome nightlife. But in recent weeks police have reported a surge in attacks against …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the media about why he feels bad behavior by tourists in Bali continues to play out. Minster Uno says that ignorance is to blame. Minister Uno told reporters that many tourists are ignorant of both the law and cultural norms on Bali before …
Bali’s cultural capital of Ubud is an iconic tourist destination, filled to the brim with incredible historical landmarks, world-class cafes, and markets overflowing with trinkets and other goodies to take home. Yet for years, it has been noted by tourists that the town is increasingly difficult to navigate on foot. Bali Police have been working …
Is it a surprise to learn that Bali has been voted the best island in Asia by some of the most well-traveled explorers in the world? The Island of the Gods has beaten destinations like Thailand’s Koh Samui and Palawan in the Philippines to be the rightful holder of the Best Island in Asia in …