The traffic in Bali is nothing shy of infamous. While dozens of rural and remote areas of the island still see next to no vehicles, in the heart of the tourist resorts, gridlocked traffic congestion is a daily occurrence, and tourists and residents are over it. The Canggu area is easily the most congested holiday …
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The rains have arrived in Bali and are slowly but surely spreading across the drought-stricken island. As the first storms have hit the Island of the Gods, officers from the National Disaster Management Agency have issued public statements asking residents and tourists to be vigilant for natural disasters over the next few months. Bali has …
The Bali Prosecutors Office has confirmed the arrest of five immigration officers at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The five officers have been taken into police custody on suspicion of abusing the fast track system in place for foreign nationals who need additional support on arrival. The five officers were arrested on Tuesday 14th …
The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, has met with the Australian Consulate General for Bali, NTB, and NTT, Jo Stevens. The pair have discussed the revival of tourism in Denpasar following the pandemic and have enthusiastically agreed on increased cooperation. Speaking to reporters from his offices in Denpasar on Tuesday 14th November, …
A tourist from the Czech Republic has died in a hospital in Bali after a collision with a truck on the afternoon of Sunday 12th November. The 56-year-old woman was driving in Pemuteran Village, Buleleng when he was reported to have lost control of her motorcycle. The Head of Public Relations for the Buleleng Police, …
Top tourism officials in Indonesia have issued public statements assuring international visitors that the island is a safe place for vacation following another robbery in the popular resort of Legian. Police patrols in the area have already been increased in the last few weeks following a rise in pickpocketing and thefts against foreigners. Police in …
Officials from the National Disaster Management Agency in Bali have issued warnings for rafting tour providers in Bali as the island braces for the monsoon season. In 2022 there were dozens of incidents where white water rafting activities for tourists ended in tragedy due to flash flooding and unpredictable conditions on the water. The Head …
Two of Bali’s top tourist attractions are about to become more accessible for visitors. Penglipuran Village is making intensive efforts to improve disability access to the ancient village. Over in Kintamani, a new boardwalk will be constructed to make it safer and easier for tourists to visit the famous Segara Ulun Danu Temple. Penglipuran Village …
Travel officials in Bali have confirmed that there will be more flight availability to and from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International in December. Bali is preparing to welcome a high influx of visitors for the Christmas and New Year holidays. In 2022, over one million people arrive to celebrate the festive season on the Island …
In July this year, the Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, announced that he would be establishing a dedicated Tourism Task Force to crack down on badly behaved tourists in Bali. This task force organized by the central government came in addition to localized task forces established by the provincial and regency governments in Bali. …
Tourists in Bali have been given a warning from community leaders and officials after a foreigner ended up in hospital after a collision late in the evening on Wednesday 8th November. The collision occurred in the Jimbaran area, and the tourist was not under the influence of alcohol. Local guest house owner, Suwirama, told reporters …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to prioritize safety when swimming in the ocean around the island. A tourist tragically lost their life this week after being swept out to sea from Batu Belig Beach. As the monsoon season approaches, more storms and strong currents will hit the island. Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams announced …