Bali is one of the leading destinations for digital nomads. Over the last decade, the island has become a home away from home for remote workers, freelancers, and creatives who only need a laptop and wifi connection to get the job done. Up until this point, Bali has been serving digital nomads well, but there …
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With the 2024 general election just around the corner, officials in Bali are reviewing projects, plans, and proposals and making sure all legislation is being adhered to to the letter. One of the most contentious projects in Bali over the last few years has been the development of the North Bali Airport. It’s been on, …
As the end of 2023 is drawing close, Indonesia is looking ahead to a big year in 2024. There will be a general election in February, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies is outlining how the tourism sector will flourish in the year ahead. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, …
2024 is already set to be a big year in Bali. With a general election, the introduction of the new tourism tax, and even bigger tourism targets in the pipeline, there will be a lot to keep up with. For tourists planning their 2024 adventures, one temple in particular is about to get even better. …
For decades, Bali has been the destination of choice for Australian holidaymakers. With sun, sand, sea, and short flight time, it’s easy to see why Bali has become a home away from home for so many Aussie travelers. It remains the case even today that the most frequent international arrivals into I Gusti Ngurah Rai …
At the beginning of 2023, the Bali Provincial government set a target to welcome 4.5 million international arrivals to the island by the end of the year. The Island of the Gods is not only set to hit this target but surpass it. The Bali Province Central Statistics Agency (BPS), has revealed the latest travel …
Tourists love Bali, there is no doubt about it. But one of the most common gripes amongst travelers to the Island of the Gods is the lack of public transport. With millions of popes exploring the island every year, the roads are struggling with the increasing amount of vehicles. The thing is, is that there …
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that prices rise but in 2024 the price of a vacation in Bali is going to increase across the board. Not only will the new tourist tax be introduced in February but as of 1st January 2024 one of the island’s most popular temples will be hiking its entry …
Medical professionals and governments around the world are monitoring reports emerging from China about a surge in child pneumonia cases. The mysterious wave of virus cases in young children in China could be a typical seasonal increase but officials in Bali are not taking any chances. Following news this week that some hospitals in China …
A long-anticipated road restructuring is under construction in the popular beach resort of Jimbaran. Work on the road is being accelerated after the community gave their backing to the project. As there is increasing demand for vacations at Jimbaran Beach, this is a welcome improvement for Bali lovers. The coastal road runs from Muaya Beach …
Cruise tourism is having a moment in Bali! The island is receiving a huge amount of investment to level up its infrastructure to help establish Bali as the next biggest cruise destination in Southeast Asia. Benoa Harbour is becoming increasingly welcoming to cruise tourists. Indonesia’s Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, has given his assessment …
The Bali Railway Network is a project that has been in the pipeline for years. Developments have been chugging away in the background for months and plans have changed and evolved as time progresses. One thing is for sure, the ambitious project will revolutionize tourists’ transportation experience. The multi-phase development project has been announced to …