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North Bali
Tourism officials in Buleleng Regency in Bali are committing to improve tourist safety at top attractions in the area. Buleleng Regency sits northwest of the island and is home to top destinations like West Bali National Park, Lovina Beach, and Munduk. In 2024, the Buleleng Regency Tourism Office is encouraging all Tirta Tourist Attractions (DTW), …
Christmas is just around the corner and Bali is gearing up for a busy festive season. The island is set to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists during the Christmas and New Year period, the majority of whom will stay in the popular resorts of the south. For tourists seeking a little more peace and …
North Bali is the best place on the island to go waterfall hopping. While there are dozens of beautiful waterfalls in the southern regencies of the Island of the Gods, there is something that hits differently about the dramatic waterfalls up in the north. Dramatic, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring are words that can be used to …
The discussion around whether Bali needs a second commercial airport has been on the table for years. While President Joko Widodo had committed to building a second international airport on the island during this term in office, last year the project was deprioritized due to lack of progress. But now, leaders in Bali are looking …
It seems that communities across the Island of the Gods are doubling down on their efforts to create unique, memorable, and sustainable tourism experiences. Whether snorkeling in protected ocean waters or hiking from coast to coast, there are dozens of small tourism businesses on the island who are working to offer tourists something a little …
Officials in Bali’s Lovina Beach Resort are discussing ways in which they can bring more tourists into the area. The coastal resort town, already considered a hidden gem by many, is seeking to attract more international visitors. Leaders want to showcase more of the secret destination that lies in and around Lovina in North Bali. …
Less than a year since the proposed North Bali Airport was removed from the list of National Strategic Projects, the conversation about the development of a second international airport on the island is back on the table. Officials from the Regional Representative Council (DPD) met with community leaders in Kubudindingan Village in Buleleng Regency, North …
As the northern hemisphere is prepping for the summer, travelers everywhere are starting their searches for the best travel destinations this year. Of course, Bali continues to top the charts as one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. These unique destinations are proving to be increasingly popular with international travelers to Bali. …
As Bali prepares for the upcoming high season for tourism, tour operators have come together to ensure that the dolphin-watching experiences on offer in North Bali are enjoyable for tourists and respectful to the environment. The Buleleng Tourism Office has reached an agreement with local tour operators and fishing communities that dolphin-watching tours will be …
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, visited Bali this week. He has conducted a series of formal visits to communities and important projects on the island. President Widodo, affectionally called Jokowi, has inaugurated the Danu Kerthi Dam in Buleleng. During his opening speech, he declared that the dam would help control water supplies and manage …
The Bali Stand Up Paddle Community is preparing to host the International Stand Up Paddle Series 2022. The event will be held in Bali from the 4th to the 6th of November and is the first of the series to be held on the island. Some of the world’s best SUP athletes come from Indonesia, …