In a tragic case of mass poisoning, six tourists have died in the Laotian city of Vang Vieng after consuming drinks that contained methanol. The six tourists, who originated from Australia, the USA, the UK, and Denmark, are reported to have died after consuming tainted drinks at a backpacker in the city center. The harrowing …
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Bali’s inclusion on a No List for travel in 2025 is causing quite a stir, just as the island is on track to see its busiest year for tourism on record. Leaders are reflecting on how to balance high-quality experiences and sustainable growth as the destination is starting to see the negative impacts of overtourism …
Bali’s relationship with tourism is experiencing some turbulence right now. As the province has just been ranked on a no-travel list due to crowding at top resorts, leaders are discussing how a better balance can be found that will benefit both local communities and tourists. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Central Management Board …
Politicians in Bali are proposing racial changes to traffic rules that could help combat travel chaos on the roads this Christmas and New Year. Local politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih is proposing that Bali ban all non-Bali Province-licensed vehicles from entering Bali over the festive season. This would effectively ban domestic tourists from traveling to …
Bali has been noted as the number one destination not to visit in 2025 by Fodors Magazine. The online travel news site publishes its ‘no list’ at the end of every year, and Bali has tanked top, with overtourism noted as a key reason. Leaders and travel experts in Bali have kicked back over the …
A new interactive and immersive creative experience is coming to Bali, and tourists are going to want to add this to their bucket list itineraries. The Dome Experience, by Labyrinth Collective, is a cutting-edge center where art, technology, and innovation coexist in perfect harmony. Located in Nuanu City, the installation is just another way that …
If you have been to Bali or anywhere in Java before, you will have come across the nation’s most famous wellness drink, Jamu. For the uninitiated, let us get you up to speed. Jamu is life! This traditional medicinal remedy brings together immune-boosting roots, herbs, and spices to help you feel your best. Whether you’re …
It has been only a month since the new government came into power in Indonesia, and it is clear that it is full steam ahead with the highly contentious North Bali International Airport project. The initiative has been on and off the table for years, but it is clear that President Prabowo Subianto will stay …
The leaders in charge of managing Bali’s UNESCO Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are warning that the threats faced to the island’s traditional rice terraces are real. The rapid conversion of agricultural land to tourism and commercial development poses very real and lasting impacts on Balinese communities and the wider landscape. Leaders at Jatiluiwh have spoken of …
It has been nine months since Bali launched the Tourism Tax Levy, and as updated figures show that more than 60% of international arrivals have been dodging the fee, both local leaders and tourists are growing increasingly frustrated that no meaningful change can be seen as of yet. Tourism businesses and sector leaders are calling …
The Christmas and New Year holidays are just around the corner. As one of the busiest times of year for travel in Bali, all major tourism service providers are preparing for a huge influx of visitors. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, now back fully operational after last week’s volcano-triggered travel chaos, is ready …
There is a new era of infrastructural development coming to Bali. As the new President, Prabowo Subianto, has promised to make big things happen, there is increasing talk of building not only North Bali International Airport but also a major new toll road that will forever change the way tourists and residents travel across the …