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 …
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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 …
Leaders in Bali are speaking out about the impact that illegally operating tourist accommodation is having on the island. From the potential dangers to tourists to the impact on the environment and the lasting effects on the local economy and communities, one Bali-based academic says enough is enough. Economics Professor, Prof. Dr. Putu Anom, has …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has signed off on policy changes and updates that will affect all international tourists from now on. As Governor Koster starts his second term in office, he and his teams are eager to introduce legislation that will help improve the quality of the tourism sector across the island. Governor Koster has …
On Friday, 21st March, a tourist boat carrying eleven passengers, two tour guides, and crew members capsizes off the coast of Nusa Penida in Bali Province. One Australian tourist died in the incident, and two more have been left severely injured. The boat, known as Sea Dragon 2, departed from Sanur Port at around 8.30 …