Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple is one of the most famous landmarks in the province. As one of the few sea temples in Bali, Tanah Lot holds huge spiritual significance for Balinese Hindus. Due to its incredible location, it is also at the mercy of the elements, and vital restoration works are underway. The restoration work …
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In a bid to promote national self-sufficiency, the Indonesian Government will reduce its reliance on food imports. In 2025, the government will stop the importation of some of Indonesia’s most important commodities in order to achieve national food self-sufficiency by 2029. In a statement issued from Bandar Lumpung, the Indonesian Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the province welcomed over 6.3 million international tourists in 2024. This confirms that 2024 was a record-breaking year for both Bali as a province and Indonesia nationally in terms of tourism. Nationwide, Indonesia welcomed over 12 million international tourists. The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus …
Bali is experiencing one of the worst monsoon seasons in recent history. While heavy rains and storms have calmed a little in the last week, the overall impact is still felt across the island, especially along the coastlines of the Central South. Bali’s Jimbaran and Kuta Beaches are being hit by tides upon tides of …
Bali’s most utilized public bus service, the Trans Metro Dewata, has been suspended indefinitely as operational funding has been withdrawn. According to the 2025 State Budget, Bali’s Trans Metro Dewata bus service will no longer receive subsidies, and as such, the service is now on hold. Leaders in Bali are scrambling to find a solution …
An intensive search is underway on Bali’s Mount Agung after a South Korean tourist has been reported missing. The hiker, known by his initials KDO, aged 31, is believed to have embarked on the trail up Bali’s highest peak without a local guide or hiking group. The Denpasar Search and Rescue Office is coordinating a …
The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency has just announced updated tourism figures for the end of 2024. As predicted, Indonesia has seen its busiest year for tourism in over five years, and Bali remains the single most in-demand destination in the country, with both domestic and international tourists. Speaking at a press conference held in Jakarta …
Tourists in Bali are being warned to be extra cautious when visiting the world-famous Tanah Lot Temple. The sacred temple is located on a rocky outcrop in the ocean and is at the mercy of the elements, and during this monsoon season, so are visitors. The Regent of Tabanan Komang Gede Sanjaya has asked all …
The Bali Tourism Board has stated once and for all that it is rejecting the development of Halal tourism labeling and registration in Bali. As discussed back in November, the Bali Provincial Government confirmed that it would be rejecting the development of Halal tourism in the province; now, the Bali Tourism Board has issued its …
Australian footballer player Josh Cavallo has announced that he will be opening an LGBTQ+ inclusive hotel in Bali in 2025. As one of the few openly gay footballers in the Australian Football League, Cavallo wants to create a space that is welcoming and homely for all. In an Instagram post, Cavallo shared an update with …
There are just a few hours left of 2024, and for those in Bali still unsure as to where to be when the clock strikes midnight, you’re going to want to make a decision soon! With Bali’s biggest New Year’s Eve parties already sold out of tickets, those who want to be in the vibe …
With the countdown upon us, there are just a few hours to go until we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025. For those of us heading out to party on New Year’s Eve, the biggest thing we all want to avoid is getting stuck in traffic. Some will say that it is unavoidable, and …