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 …
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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 …
Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed to the public for the next two months so that spiritual leaders and the local community can complete a once-in-a-decade series of ceremonies and rituals. As Bali tourists have to strike the Mount Agung hike off their itinerary between the 1st of October and the 30th of November, many …
Bali is one of the most culturally exciting destinations to visit in the world. With a rich cultural heritage to explore and deep commitment from local communities to keep the traditional way of life alive and thriving in the modern day, a visit to Bali has been known to be life-altering in more ways than …
Bali is home to an exceptional food and dining scene. Proudly establishing itself as a leader in the food scene within Asia and around the world, restaurants in Bali are giving their competitors in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Singapore a run for their money. Something that sets Bali apart is that the tourism hubs, home to …
Finding crowd-free destinations in Bali is easier than you might think. Though the majority of the island’s most famous designations and resorts can be found concentrated in the central south, step a little off the beaten path, and you’ll find authentic cultural gems, crowd-free natural wonders, and super affordable travel adventures all around. From the …
There are many activities that sit high on the Bali bucket list: watching the sunrise from Mount Batur, swimming with wild manta rays in Nusa Penida, and taking part in a water cleaning ceremony at Tirta Empul, to name but a few. One of the most frequently cited bucket list activities is to have a …
When it comes to Bali, beach clubs are often synonymous with big names like Potato Head, Finns, Savaya, Sundays Beach Club, and Single Fin. Don’t get us wrong, we love all the big-name beach clubs in Bali, but we also love the off-path gems the islands have to offer. From Uluwatu to Canggu and beyond, …
As if by magic the end of the year is upon us already! As we wave goodbye to Bali’s busy high seasons and settle in for a less crowded October and November, we’ve also got one eye on Christmas and New Year. The Christmas and New Year holidays are one of the busiest periods in …