Local communities in Bali responsible for small and emerging tourism developments on the islands are turning to social media to help visitors find their off-path destinations. Indonesia is one of the world’s largest users of Instagram and TikTok, and social media has long proven to be a valuable tool for #TravelInspiration. Bali’s most popular tourism …
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As the Eid vacation period draws to a close, tourism managers are taking a look back over a hectic few weeks on the island. Many of Bali’s top beaches received a huge influx of tourists, and managers are happy to see the island returning closer to the norm of the pre-pandemic. One beach, in particular, …
Bali is a paradise for foodies. From classic Indonesian fare to local Balinese favorites, to international fine dining to superfood smoothies and dirty burgers, Bali has a menu for every craving, every budget, and every occasion. Nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice, is one of the most popular Indonesian dishes with tourists visiting Bali. Closely followed …
Tourists and residents in Bali are being urged to pay attention to extreme weather warnings issued around the province and surrounding regions. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued warnings for heat waves, strong winds, and physical natural disasters. The Head of the Center for Public Meteorology, Andri Ramdhani, issued a statement informing the …
Indonesia is seeing a sharp rise in the number of dengue-related deaths in the country. Figures show that dengue deaths have increased by over 175% in the last four months to 475, compared to 170 recorded for the same period in 2023. These tragic deaths have been a huge cause for concern for health officials, …
A top professor of tourism in Bali has spoken out about the negative impacts the industry is having on the island’s cultural identity. Professor I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama, who is the Chancellor of Dhyana Pura University in Dalung, Bali, shared his observations with reporters. Speaking to the press, Prof Rai explained “The tourism industry …
The local community, which manages part of the popular tourist resort of German Beach in south Bali, hopes that the provincial government will hand over more responsibility for the area. The German Beach Management team wants to have more say over how the tourist beach is maintained and developed. Speaking to reporters, Wayan Sudi, who …
Travel data has revealed the most famous temples in Bali with tourists. Visitors to Bali often cited the temples and the island’s deeply spiritual nature as one of the top reasons for booking a vacation to the province. Two of Bali’s most popular temples with tourists are Tanah Lot Temple and Ulun Danu Beratan. One …
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Local political leaders in Bali’s Badung Regency have met to discuss the opportunity to develop tourism villages in the Canggu area of the regency. Canggu has undergone a rapid tourism boom in the last seven years, and local leaders want to preserve the culture and heritage landscapes. The ex-Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, proposed …
For those who have seen the film Ticket to Paradise, the notion of falling in love with a seaweed farmer in Bali and living happily ever after seems like a not-too-farfetched way to end a vacation on the island. Seaweed farming is one of the main income generators for families on the island of Nusa …
Tourists in Bali are being advised about a slight rise in the number of reported dengue cases. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus that in the most severe cases can be fatal. Luckily, there are plenty of easy and effective precautions tourists can take. The number of dengue fever cases reported in Bali’s Bangli Regency …