There is a lot of debate right now about whether Bali is experiencing overtourism and whether the island is still worth visiting. This question has us recoiling: “Not visit Bali?! Are you mad?” Yes, we will concede that things have gotten a little crazy down in Canggu and Uluwatu, but hello…there is a whole island …
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Bali’s Jimbaran is a true underrated gem of a vacation escape. With a huge range of 5-star hotels, unparalleled access to the beachfront, and ideally placed between Bali’s most polar coastal resorts, Jimbaran offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds. Quiet enough to feel like you’re on a retreat, but close enough to the action if …
During a visit to Bali, it is highly recommended that you catch a cultural performance or two. Even if the focus of your vacation is to laze on a sun lounger or to party from dusk til dawn, taking a few hours out of one evening to catch a Kecak performance is essential. There are …
Cafe hopping is one of the most fun and laid-back ways to spend a lazy day in Bali. Those who have traveled to Bali or anywhere in Indonesia before will know all too well that coffee in this country is serious business. Bali is an absolute treat for the low-key coffee lover, but for the serious …
With leaders coming out to say they want to reimagine Bali as the New Monaco, the New Hong Kong or New Singapore, as well as a disastrous prank whereby a cheeky netizen changed the name of Canggu to New Moscow on GoogleMaps, is Bali even Bali anymore? It would be a far question to ask. …
When it comes to imagining city travel in Indonesia, it has to be said that Bali’s Denpasar is not the first that springs to mind. With the sprawling metropolis Jakarta as the working capital city, followed by cultural hotspots like Yogyakarta, there are perhaps a few different Indonesian cities that sit higher on the bucket …
There is no doubt about it, Bali is paradise on earth. All those who visit for vacation, or are lucky enough to stay a little longer, come away from the island with hearts fuller than when they arrived and certainly with renewed inspirations and a fresh set of dreams to go and make possible. Bali …
No matter what the haters will say, Bali is still an incredible destination for digital nomads. The island is increasingly well set up for remote workers. The island’s connectivity is improving, there is no shortage of affordable accommodation options, and too many laptop-friendly cafes to count. However, what the haters say can ring true in some …
Bali has just seen the arrival of a new government, and with all these changes, the country has too welcomed a new Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, who will be supported by the newly appointed Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, who is from Bali. The new ministers are getting right to work …
As more tourists seek to experience authentic Balinese culture during their visits to the island, one surefire way to meaningfully experience the island’s unique heritage is to visit Bali’s ten most spiritually significant temples. Bali is not known as the Island of the Gods or the Island of a Thousand Temples for nothing. Temples own Bali, …
One of the reasons tourists from around the world are interested in visiting Bali is its truly unique culture. While many countries and communities around the world are losing a grip on their cultural practices and forgetting their ancient traditions as the world becomes ever more modernised, Balinese culture is alive in every aspect of …
Bali is changing. Destinations once known only to a few intrepid surfers are now booming with sun-loving holidaymakers, and tiny villages home to traditional artisans are now home to hustling international creatives building a new future for themselves. As Bali changes, grows, and evolves, so do the opportunities to explore new frontiers. Many would argue …