It is a time of great celebration in Bali and Indonesia nationally. The country is observing the Lebaran Eid al-Fitr holiday season, and as hundreds of thousands of people move all over the country to enjoy vacations and time with family, cultural respect between faiths and tourists from across the country and around the world …
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Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has set out new commitments to tackle the island’s waste management issues. Bali’s issues with trash and plastic pollution are no secret, and as the provincial government set out on a new chapter, they are near that change is coming. Following a meeting with a Bali-based environmental NGO, Bali Governor Wayan …
Tourists visiting Bali are encouraged to buy a temporary tourist SIM card to help them stay connected throughout their trip. Buying and installing a local SIM card is easier than many tourists realize. The whole process can be completed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on arrival, in just a matter of minutes. It …
As Bali is in the midst of the low season, aside from this week’s flurry of tourists for the Lebaran holiday, the island’s westernmost regency is almost crowd-free. For tourists looking for an authentic Bali experience without the crowds and with great affordability, Buleleng Regency is the place to be. To describe Buleleng Regency as …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the first round of funding sourced from the Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been distributed. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was launched in February 2024 and was designed to help fund the preservation of Balinese culture, protect the natural landscape, and level up tourism infrastructure. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster …
Bali’s battle with waste management is no secret. From open landfills to tides of plastic trash and rivers blocked with debris, leaders in Bali are acutely aware that more needs to be done to tackle the problem, especially in the island’s leading tourism resorts. Leaders in Bali have made the controversial decision to burn plastic …
On Wednesday 12th March a female tourist, known by her initials MLM, was assaulted in the coastal hideaway of Amed. The woman, who is reported to have been on vacation in Amed, was accosted by two men on a motorcycle before driving away. The incident has been reported to the media by Abang Police Chief, …
Tourists in Bali will be acutely aware that something big is happening. The island is buzzing with preparations for the most sacred day of the year, Nyepi. The Balinese holy day of silence will be observed on Saturday 29th March, and the ceremonies conducted as part of the festival have already started. Yesterday, tens of …
Tourists in Bali must be prepared to leave extra time to travel by road for the next week. As the island prepares for Nyepi, and as Indonesia prepares for the Eid al-Fitr festivities, there will be plenty more cars on the roads and new traffic systems in place to help keep everyone moving safely and …
The Australian Government travel advice bureau, Smarttraveler will be launching an educational awareness campaign aimed at young Australian tourists following a mass methodical poisoning even in Laos in 2024. Reports of methanol poisoning in Bali hit headlines every year, and the campaign is aimed at helping young travelers enjoy the party scene of destinations across …
Bali’s Search and Rescue Agency has confirmed that more officers will be deployed over the Eid al-Fitr holiday period. As Bali prepares for Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese New Year, and as Indonesians prepare for the national public holidays observed over the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr, thousands of tourists will be traveling …
As Indonesia prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and as Bali is getting ready to also observe the holy day of Nyepi, tourists on the island are being reminded that business hours will be different for the coming week or so. Opening hours for businesses and government offices will be changing to accommodate holiday time, including …