West Bali is one of the Island of the Gods’ most stunning destinations. Home to rolling jungle hills, pristine coastal ecosystems, and the heavenly West Bali National Park, as a travel destination, the area has so much to offer travelers of every style. For years West Bali has been touted as the next big tourism …
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Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has assured international travelers that any proposed changes to the policy in Bali cannot be implemented immediately. As Bali lovers have taken to social media to share their concerns about their plans to visit the island, the reassurance from Minister Sandiaga Uno will give tourists peace of mind. Speaking from Bali this …
As Bali’s Kuta Beach undergoes its resurgence in popularity with holidaymakers, there is just one activity that travelers can take part in that gives a real feel-good factor. This unique activity is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect with the natural world. The high tourism season in Bali coincides with the turtle hatchling release …
After weeks of huge announcements and proposed policy changes that would have major impacts on tourists in Bali, officials have confirmed that no law changes have been enforced as of yet. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun, has confirmed to reporters that discussion about the new proposed policies is still underway. …
Bali’s world-famous Kuta Beach is undergoing a serious amount of construction. Construction teams have started to dismantle the beach wall as a part of a series of huge renovations in the Kuta area. Officials have confirmed that the construction efforts will not interfere with tourists’ experience of the beach. The demolition work is already underway. …
The recent announcement by Bali’s Governor Koster that he proposes establishing a cap on the number of travelers allowed to enter the island has rocked the travel world. While these big statements may first appear to cause panic for island lovers, there is little cause for concern right now. The proposed quotas, if enforced, would …
Bali’s Deputy Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, has spoken to the media about his novel solution to help prevent bad behavior from tourists in Bali. The Deputy Governor proposes that rather than name and shame violators who have been deported, only the nature of their misdemeanors will be revealed to the media and listed …
Transport officials in Bali have made a huge announcement that will impact tourists who want to drive on the island. The news comes as the provincial government is working hard to crack down on badly behaved tourists on the island. By ‘badly behaved’, the behavior officials are looking out for is outright illegal. From operating …
Aan Village in Bali is investing huge sums of money in improving the infrastructure of the area to help boost tourism. The small village tourism project is managed by the local community. Last year the village came together to create the Aan Village secret waterfall tourism experience; now, they are investing in spiritual tourism opportunities. …
More local leaders in Bali have come out to share their support for a shift towards more high-quality tourism on the island. The new statements, issued by the Mayor of Denpasar, come just days after Bali Governor Wayan Koster proposed that quotas be created to limit the number of international arrivals to the island. Speaking …
Over the last two months, the conversation around how Bali could, or should, tackle the behavior of a small minority of unruly tourists has reached a fever pitch. Now the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is proposing drastic measures to curb tourism on the island. Speaking at the Future Of Bali Development, 100 Years of …
Following the news of yet another arrest of foreigners in Bali for disrespecting a sacred site, one Balinese professor has spoken to the press about how and why tourists should dress appropriately at temples and other holy sites. A group of Russian tourists was recently arrested at Pengubengan Besakih Temple for not dressing appropriately at …