Balinese culture is heading to the global stage as Bali’s Governor Koster formally opens a new Balinese Hindu temple in Steenwijkerland City in the Netherlands. There is a large Indonesian community in the Netherlands, many of whom have Balinese heritage. The new temple symbolizes cooperation between the two regions, and there are hopes that it …
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The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued high wave warnings across Bali’s most popular coastal resorts over the next three days. High waves are forecast until 8th May 2025, and tourists are urged to exercise extreme caution when entering the ocean. In a written statement Cahyo Nugroho, the Head of the Bali Meteorology, …
Have you heard of Buleleng Regency? Bali is divided into nine regencies, each with its own unique cultural heritage and natural wonders for tourists to explore. Buleleng Regency spans almost all of the northwestern part of Bali and is an unmissable destination for tourists looking to get off the beaten path. Teams at the Buleleng …
Police in Bali have confirmed they have conducted a huge raid on illegal motorcycle drivers. Bali Police have seized 56 motorcycles from drivers who have illegally modified their vehicles, been found to be street racing, driving without a license or insurance, and breaking the rules of the road. Police have seized vehicles from both locals …
Bali Police have been praised for their quick response in helping tourists who were the victims of a robbery in a tourism hotspot. The team at South Denpasar Police Stations was thanked after helping a 35-year-old Slovenian tourist whose bag was stolen as she enjoyed dinner at a street food stall in the island’s capital. …
On Friday, May 2nd, Bali experienced an unplanned province-wide blackout. While power was restored across the island within 24 hours, with over 50% of the island reconnected within 2.5 hours, the incident has left locals and tourists shaken. It has proven to be a wake-up call for tourists to be a little more prepared for …
For decades, Australian tourists have been the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, and the trend is slowing. Although travel trends have started to show a growing interest from Australian tourists in traveling to Japan, Bali remains the most popular destination. The latest travel figures from Bali International Airport show that between January to March …
Bali has confirmed that the Bali International Airshow will return to I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in 2027. While the event is a little over two years away, organizations are excited to share the first details of what promises to be one of the most significant aviation events in Asia this decade. The Bali International …
It’s that time of year again. With high season in Bali about to get started, it’s time for all the travel scams to start coming to light again. Seasoned Bali tourists, you already know what we’re going to be talking about, but for newbies, listen up. There is one money scam in Bali that feels …
Bali has been plunged into darkness as a total power outage has hit the province. At 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd, the vacation hotspot lost all connectivity. While backup generators have been activated in some areas, and mobile signal remains strong, residents and tourists are being warned that normal service could be some time …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that they will be working to improve road safety on Bali’s most accident-prone roads. The news comes after a tragic traffic collision took place on the Singaraja-Denpasar Highway on Saturday, 26th April, where two young siblings were killed. On Saturday, 26th April, Gede Krisna Ari Putra, aged 20, and his younger sister, Komang Karna Angga …
Bali is in a longstanding tug-of-war between wanting to grow its tourism sector, attract ever more international tourists, and maintain a high quality of service and experiences while prioritizing cultural respect and sustainability. In a meeting of minds, leaders from all of Bali’s biggest tourism associations have committed to developing more high-quality tourism for the …