It is that time of year again! For Bali lovers who return to the island year after year, you’ll know all too well what we are talking about; for first-time visitors to the island, it’s time to brace yourself. It’s plastic tide season, and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know to …
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Two tourists have been killed by a falling tree in Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali. The two tourists, one from France and one from South Korea were crushed as a tree fell over a walking path in the middle of the forest. A third tourist has also been taken to hospital for treatment for …
Bali’s coastline is shrinking, and Bali’s rice paddies and agricultural landscapes are shrinking, too. As these irreversible changes become more apparent, academics, political figures, and community leaders are calling for better management of the landscape. Speaking to reporters, Dr. Hayati Sari Hasibuan, ST, MT, a lecturer at the School of Environmental Sciences at the University …
The rapid rate of development across Bali has been a huge topic of conversation in 2024. With a moratorium due to come into effect that will ban the development of new tourist accommodations in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts, local residents are speaking up about the impact development is having on the cost of living, and …
Following the soft opening in June 2204, ICON Bali Mall will celebrate its grand opening with a seven-day festival from December 9th to 15th. Featuring exclusive offers, live entertainment, and incredible cultural performances, ICON Mall Bali is inviting locals and tourists to come and celebrate the big occasion. Bradned as the most beautiful mall in …
Bali Immigration has issued updates on the latest round of deportations and investigations it has undertaken on foreigners in the province. Bali continues to crack down on tourists and expats breaking the law to any degree as part of a nationwide immigration offensive called Operation Jagratara. A 31-year-old Moroccan citizen was deported from Bali on …
Traveling in Bali over the festive season can get pretty intense. While kicking back and relaxing on the beach or on a sun lounger by the poolside can be deeply restorative, getting from A to B can feel pretty frantic as over one million tourists try to navigate their way around the island. One way …
It is the travel awards season and true to form Bali is wing big! From the island’s most loved hotels winning well deserved accolades to the island itself being named as the most romantic destination in the world in 2024, the reasons to love Bali are endless. Bali has been named the World’s Most Romantic …
Tourists in Bali have been issued warnings about high and dangerous waves forecasted along the island’s most popular stretches of coast. As the rainy season has officially hit the province, tourists can expect to hear more extreme weather warnings in the coming months. The Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III, …
Following news of a tragic mass poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Laos last week, survivors of alcohol poisoning in Bali are coming forward to share their stories. Ashely King, from the U.S., visited Bali in 2011 and lost her sight after drinking a cocktail at a bar in Kuta. Ashley King has spoken to …
The rainy season in Bali has officially begun, and for the seasoned Bali-lovers amongst us, this is all too familiar territory. However, for those heading to Bali for the first time or for the first time during rainy season, there are a few things you need to know to be prepared as the heavens open. …
Hotels, restaurants, and tourism business owners in Bali have taken the province’s listing on Fodor’s No List for 2025 to heart—and understandably so. Hospitality and tourism are Bali’s pride, and with some travel commentators saying that travel to the region should be avoided, it is only natural that stakeholders want to share their side of …