Once upon a time, not too long ago, tourists going on an international vacation either had to go out of contact while traveling or fork out a small fortune to make an international phone call back home. Nowadays, tourists are hard-pressed to find somewhere totally without a signal! Indonesia’s 4G connectivity and mobile signal range …
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With Bali a destination best known for its blissful beaches and vibrant jungles, many tourists overlook the provincial capital of Denpasar. Home to a wealth of historical gems, thrumming music, a coffee scene, and great shopping, Denpasar is a vibe! Last month, the Denpasar City Tourism Office launched a free horse-drawn carriage service for tourists. …
Leaders in Bali want to encourage the community to see trash not simply as waste but as an opportunity for economic growth. The Bali Province Regional Secretary is inviting the public to change their mindset regarding waste to help save tourism. Speaking at the recent National Clean Action event in Tahura Ngurah Rai in south …
Bali is a multi-award-winning travel destination. The Island of the Gods can now add one more trophy to the cabinet after being voted the ‘The Best Island’ at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards. DestinAsian is one of the most-read travel magazines by travelers based in the Asia and Pacific regions. The annual travel awards highlight …
Over the coming days, tourists in Bali will be urged to take seriously the extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. Officers from the National Disaster Management Agency are also on standby for support. Extreme weather warnings and high wave alerts were in place across Bali Province from …
A tourist couple in Bali lost their lives in a landslide in Tabanan Regency in the early hours of Thursday morning. The couple’s identities have now been confirmed to the media as more extreme weather is predicted to hit Bali this weekend. It has been confirmed that the victims of Thursday morning’s landslide tragedy in …
Firefighters in Bali have battled a blaze that broke out in an iconic Legian Pub. The Poser Pub and Restaurant on Jalan Padma is one of the most well-known eateries and watering holes in the Legian area, entertaining thousands of tourists every week. While firefighters have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the cause …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to take warnings about hiking solo or without guides on the island’s volcanoes and mountains seriously. The warnings come after a 60-year-old Indonesian tourist lost his life on hiking Mount Agung solo this week. Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams have carried out a tragic and herculean effort to recover …
Extreme weather warnings have been issued across Bali Province for a few days. As the island has already faced localized flooding, high waves, and landslides, tourists and tour operators are encouraged to plan accordingly. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency in Denpasar (BMKG) is predicting extreme weather in the Bali region for three days between …
Bali’s most famous spirit liquor, arak, was given something of a PR boost over the last few years as leaders on the island sought to promote the classic drink to tourists. While the campaign took off in many ways, the oomph did not sustain as hoped. The second wave of the Arak revival is on …
Bali is a destination that truly offers something for everyone. While Indonesia may not be the first country that springs to mind when one thinks about automotive excellence, things are about to change. Tuksedo Studio, based in Ketewel in Gianyar Regency, is bringing vintage automotive design into the 21st Century. The studio specializes in the …
Bali is a travel destination with universal appeal. While some tourism resorts attract tourists from a niche group of demographics, Bali attracts tourists from all corners of the globe and across all travel styles. Bali is currently receiving a lot of interest from tourists from India. This is in part due to the newly launched …