Bali’s Uluwatu Temple is one go the most spiritually significant temples on the island. The Pura Luhur Uluwatu is also home to several troops of resident monkeys. The wildlife has become a source of interest to tourists, and visitors from all around the world explore the outer area of the temple in hopes of observing …
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Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called out the tourism sector on the island for an overall vibe of arrogance in the wake of the pandemic. According to the Governor, the tourism sector must make more effort to work collaboratively with each other and the provincial government in order to make sure the island remains a …
Bali’s Tourism Board has issued new guidance about the best ways to travel around the island. The reason why this is big news is that for years, there has been discussion about whether or not tourists can use ride-hailing apps while on vacation in Bali. The tourism board has finally given a clear answer. In …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s most famous coastal getaway. The original beach destination in Bali is undergoing a surge in popularity after a few years of being overlooked in favor of more trending destinations. Now police are increasing efforts to keep tourists safe. As tourist destinations go, Bali is one of the safest and …
Immigration officials in Bali have confirmed the deportation of more foreign tourists from the island. The Denpasar Immigration Office has announced the deportation of five foreigners from the Island of the Gods who were found to have broken the conditions of their visa and abused the law. Late last month, Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration …
As Bali works to build a tourism model that is both culturally dignified and sustainable, key political figures in Indonesia are raising concerns about the level of development on the island. As investment in tourism infrastructure continues to boom, Indonesia’s fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri voiced her concerns about current trends. During a seminar on the …
Bali may be known as one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world, but the island has also hit the headlines over the last few years for other reasons. Bali’s issues with waste management and ocean plastic are well documented; as huge efforts are underway to make positive changes, the size of the …
Bali has been dealing with a rise in cases of badly behaved tourists on the island. Foreigners have been caught breaking the law and disrespecting cultural norms in a variety of ways. As leaders on the island have been introducing new protocols to crack down on the issue, one couple has been caught in the …
Police in Bali have made a series of arrests in the popular resort of Kuta. Although Bali is one of the safest destinations for travel, during the high seasons, there is always a small spike in crimes against tourists. Thankfully, the police have just made the streets safer. Kuta Police have arrested four men in …
Tourism in Bali is booming right now, and rightly so. The Island of the Gods is a blissful destination to visit and has more than earned its place as one of the world’s leading travel destinations. However, with increasing visitor numbers, the island has seen a sharp rise in the number of misbehaving tourists. So …
Bali’s arts and cultural capital Ubud is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. A bustling wonderland of temples, traditional markets, incredible cafes, and gorgeous boutique hotels, Ubud is an essential bucket list destination. The high season is in full swing in Bali. The island is busy and bustling, and tourists from …
Bali’s outlying island of Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand travel destinations right now. The stunning remote island is soaring in popularity, so much so that visit numbers have surpassed tourism targets. But, with such high demand, there are some operational issues that need to be improved for tourists. Nusa Penida can be …