Indonesia’s TransNusa Airline has become the first Indonesian carrier to launch a Bali – Guangzhou flight route. Guangzhou, in China’s Guangdong Province, sits northwest of Hong Kong. The new flight service opens up a whole new world of travel opportunities for adventurous travelers. Tickets for the new TransNusa Guangzhou – Bali flight went on sale …
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This week Bali welcomes back Wayan Koster for his second term as provincial governor. As part of his first week back in his post, Governor Koster has been talking to the media about his plans for the next five years. One big topic of conversation has been that of tackling crime on the popular vacation …
In a bid to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’, leaders in Bali are seriously considering introducing a daily tourism tax for all foreign visitors. Leaders in Bali have long idolized the tightly controlled tourism model of Bhutan, where international tourists must pay USD 100 per day as part of the Sustainable Development Fee. From Indonesia’s ex-tourism …
Tourists planning on hiking Bali’s Mount Agung this week and weekend will have to review their plans. The island’s most sacred peak will be closed to all hikers, trekkers, and the general public until 2nd March 2025 for a religious ceremony. It is not uncommon for Mount Agung to be closed to hikers, from anywhere …
As Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, embarks on his second term as provincial leader, he has been speaking to the media about his vision for the next five years. As expected, some of his biggest announcements relate to public transport and Bali’s struggling road network, issues that frequent Bali tourists are all too familiar with. Governor …
The laser light show at Bali’s Jatiluwih Rice Terrace has been canceled for the foreseeable future after a surprise inspection from the Tabanan Regency Civil Police Force, known as Satpol PP. The laser light show was launched on a trial basis back in December 2024. The laser light show over the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being warned to take the risk of rabies seriously. The warnings come after a local 35-year-old man died of rabies on Monday 24th February, six months after a rabies-positive dog bit him. Local authorities have also released new vaccination data. On Monday, 24th February, 35-year-old Kadek Sugiartama from Munduk died …
A top tourism academic in Bali has spoken to the media about the need for the province to better manage its public transportation services. At present, there are limited public transportation options in Bali for locals and for tourists. As the government looks to develop more links, one academic says consideration must be given to …
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. …
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 …