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 …
North Bali
As Bali is in the midst of the low season, aside from this week’s flurry of tourists for the Lebaran holiday, the island’s westernmost regency is almost crowd-free. For tourists looking for an authentic Bali experience without the crowds and with great affordability, Buleleng Regency is the place to be. To describe Buleleng Regency as …
Leaders in Bali are once again responding to the question of whether or not the island is experiencing overtourism. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has told reporters that while overtourism is not an issue island-wide, the core problem is the over-concentration of tourism development in specific areas. Pemayun told reporters …
Are you heading to Bali this festive season? Or are you planning your 2025 itinerary well ahead of time? Are you a digital nomad in Bali looking for a little staycation vibe? One final and very important question…have you been to Northwest Bali yet? No?! You’re missing out! Bali’s northwest regency, Buleleng, is home to …
North Bali is one of the least explored areas of the province. Home to dense jungles, hidden waterfalls, traditional fishing villages, temples, and stunning rolling coastal vistas, the ‘real’ Bali can be most easily connected to the north of the province. As leaders look to direct holidaymakers to emerging destinations and crowd-free retreats, tourists are …
As a project that was only in the last 18 months fully taken off the list of possibilities and branded by many as a wild pipedream, the North Bali International Airport is not only back on the cards but projected to start being built as early as 2027 according to top officials in Indonesia. Indonesia’s …
It has long been the mission of Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, to promote both East Java and lesser-visited regions in Bali. Now, the Tourism Minister’s commitment to promoting off-path destinations in the region has come to fruition, with a new package tour taking tourists from Banyuwangi in East Java through …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has confirmed that plans are underway to construct a new toll road on the island. The plan is to connect the busy tourism resorts of South Bali to the northern regions of the island. He says the Central Government has given its blessing for the …
Over the last week, conservation around the idea of creating a tourist casino in North Bali has been hot. With gambling in all forms illegal across Indonesia, the prospect of opening a casino in the island’s poorest regency has been met with a mixed set of responses from politicians, local community leaders, tourism businesses, communities, …
Leaders in Bali have responded to proposed ideas for building a casino in North Bali. The idea has caused quite a stir on the island since gambling in almost all forms is illegal in Indonesia, and there are no legal casinos operating anywhere in the country. The conversation hit the headlines last week, when the …
Coral reefs are amongst the most endangered ecosystems in the world. With sea temperatures rising, the fragile coral reef ecosystems of the tropics are at risk of bleaching, dying, and degradation. As marine and adventure tourism accounts for so much of Bali’s tourism industry’s offerings, and as the ocean is a huge contributor to local …
Munduk is the name that is hot on the lips of every Bali lover right now. Whether a returning annual visitor or a first-time holidaymaker, with Bali’s leading destinations more popular than ever, travelers are seeking new destinations that offer the chance to connect with the natural and cultural charm of the island. One of …