A new water taxi service has launched in the popular Bali beach resort of Benoa. The service will be known as the Bali Marine Water Taxi and will help connect tourists with Tanjung Benoa, Serangan, and Pedungan. This is just one of many sea taxi routes that Bali wants to develop in the coming months. …
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Two of Bali’s most famous beaches are still being hit with barrages of ocean plastic. Jimbaran Beach and Kedonganan Beach, in South Bali, are famed for being worst affected by tides of ocean trash. As the monsoon season lingers, deposits of ocean debris continue to be dumped along the shoreline. The last notable tide of …
A Norwegian tourist has been swiftly deported from Bali after he was caught hiking Munt Agung without a guide. Local legislation stipulates that it is mandatory for hikers, whether Indonesian or international tourists, to be accompanied by a guide on the trails of the sacred volcano. A 41-year-old Norwegian man, known by his initials BG, …
Property developers in Bali have noticed a shift in the demands and wishes of tourists and foreign investors regarding the placement and design of private villas, apartments, and other residential properties. Demand for properties that are eco-friendly, surrounded by greenery, and, most importantly, in flood-free areas is skyrocketing. The Director of property development company Miraland …
Slowly but surely, over the last few years, Bali has been low-key establishing itself as a world-class cruise tourism destination. With heavy investment in Benoa Harbour and infrastructural developments meaning the dock can now accommodate even bigger cruise liners, over the weekend, Bali hit a huge new milestone. On Friday 21st February Benoa Harbour welcomes …
The Labyrinth Dome, located in Bali’s Nuanu City on the Tabanan Regency coast, will be celebrating the premiere of The Medicine, an internationally produced documentary inspired by the healing and transformative power of music. The event will to be at 7pm on Saturday 1st March 2025, and is set to be a powerful evening of …
Bali Police have confirmed the arrest of twelve security guards employed by Finns Beach Club in connection with a brawl with foreign tourists on Tuesday, 11th February. Video footage of the violent altercation went viral online, and one Australian man has also been arrested in connection with the incident. The Head of Public Relations of …
The Mangusada Regional Hospital in Mengwi, Bali, has confirmed that it will now be stocking anti-venom for treating victims of venomous snake bites. While there are dozens of fantastic hospitals in Bali, many do not carry anti-venom. Tourists need to know where to go and what to do in the extremely unlikely event that they …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will strengthen ties with India in an effort to attract more tourists from the subcontinent to the archipelago. Bolstered connections between Indonesia and India bring a wealth of benefits to tourists, including those from other countries. The Head of Marketing at the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, …
The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali has announced that it has developed a new Helipad within the landscape to serve VIP visitors to the attraction. The helipad, which has finished construction, will formally open to tourists in March 2025. General Manager of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Jhon Ketut Purna, confirmed to reporters that …
Bali’s Denpasar is on a mission to welcome more international tourists in 2025. Denpasar City is home to a wealth of incredible cultural landmarks and historical gems. The coastal resort of Sanur is also under the jurisdiction of Denpasar City, and the resort does not have a big year ahead, at least not with the …
Police in Bali have issued updated safety advice to tourists visiting the province after a tourist robbed Tegal Wangi Street in the popular resort of Kuta. Police have urged tourists to be mindful of their belongings and to reconsider wearing expensive jewelry while exploring the resort. A 29-year-old tourist, known by her initials AG, was …