A helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over the Bukit Peninsula in Bali crashed near Suluban Beach on Friday afternoon. Shocking footage shows the helicopter lodged between the cliffs close to Suluban Beach and the pilot and four passengers scrambling to free themselves from the wreckage. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, and …
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Bali’s leaders have confirmed that they hope the new Bali Urban Rail Metro Line will be completed by 2028. With much work to do in the next four years, leaders are working behind the scenes to keep pushing for progress on this long-awaited project. The Badung Regional Secretary, I Wayan Adi Arnawa, told reporters that …
A 17-year-old tourist from China remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling on the Kelingking Beach Cliff Trail. The treacherous hiking paths are considered to be the most dangerous in all of Bali Province, and despite warnings from leaders, guides, and the local community, tourists still attempt the cliffside traverse. The Nusa Penida …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press about the risk of overtourism in Bali and his take on the recent protests in Barcelona, where local communities made their feelings known about the rise of mass tourism in their city. Many tourism leaders and political figures in Bali, as well as …
Bali’s world-famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are seeing record visitor numbers this month, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are feeling busy too! With an average of 1,750 tourists exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Landscape every day, tourists who want to dodge the crowds will need to go a little off-path. The Jatiliwih Rice Terraces are one …
Leaders in Bali have formally closed the Flying Fox Zipline attraction in Nusa Penida following an incident where a young child got stuck partway along the zipline and was left dangling over the ocean. Footage of the incident has gone viral online and has leaders and tourists questioning after standards across the adventure tourism industry. …
Nusa Dua, in the south of Bali, is the island’s most luxurious resort area and is home to the highest concentration of five start holidays anywhere in the province. Now, managers have confirmed that they are leveling up services for luxury-loving guests with a complimentary shuttle service that is also helping the environment. As part …
The Denpasar City Tourism Office has announced that it wants to introduce more homestay experiences in the region. As part of a collective effort to promote more culturally respectful and sustainable tourism all around Bali, leaders are seeking simple yet impactful ways to ensure local communities benefit from tourism and tourists have access to unique …
Tourists in Bali seeking to try a cultural and unique activity should look no further than traditional Balinese egg painting. Yes, you read that right! Tourists in Bali have been raving about egg painting, and the workshops have enabled traditional artisans to share their incredible skills with the world. There are plenty of different kinds …
The Directorate General of Immigration for Indonesia has released new figures for the number of immigration violations and deportations the country has carried out so far this year. The figures make for interesting reading. Despite the reported rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, the province has not deported the most foreigners. …
A series of major renovation works are underway at the popular beach resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. The beach is famous with Bali lovers around the world for being home to some of the finest locally run seafood restaurants on the island. Over the last few years, Jimbaran has often been overlooked by tourists …
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that it is taking steps to reduce the cost of flights in and out of the country, including for tourism hotspots like Bali. The Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has told the press that he is preparing aviation efficiency measures to reduce flight costs. In a …