Just two months after launching a new flight service between Canberra and Denpasar, BatikAir will be rolling back its Bali flight service to just two times per week. The service was initially set to operate three times weekly, but demand for the flight is less than the trends predicted. The BatikAir service from Canberra Airport …
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Fast boat operators in Bali are being urged to adhere to standard operating procedures and safety protocols across all aspects of operations. The instructions come as tourists, travel agents, and tourism stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the quality of services provided for tourists traveling between mainland Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and the …
After a successful search and rescue mission on the slopes of Bali’s Mount Batukaru, tourists are once again being reminded to book hiking trips not only with a local guide but with a licensed guide. On Monday, 19th August, Search and Rescue crews from Tabanan were called to Bali’s second-highest peak to rescue a tourist …
Bali’s largest indoor adventure play center has opened its door to the public, and this is a game-changer for family fun on the Island of the Gods. The AeroXSpace indoor adventure center can be found on Jalan Bypass Road in South Denpasar and is open seven days a week. Located a strategic 19-minute drive from …
Tourists planning visits to Bali are being warned about the potential for a megathrust earthquake that could hit the island at any time. Officials from the Center of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics say that although the public must remain calm and carry out normal activities, the potential for a devastating earthquake is a very real …
As Bali becomes an increasingly in-demand travel destination, travelers are starting to expand their horizons to more areas of the Indonesian archipelago. As a culture, authentic connection, and affordability become more important to tourists than ever, Indonesia is offering explorers the chance to tick all these travel itinerary criteria boxes and more. The average stay …
The Russian Federation Government has confirmed that the new Consulate General In Bali will open by the end of 2024. The development was given the final nod of approval after initial suggestions for the initiative earlier this year. It will help improve relations between Indonesia and Russia with a rapidly growing Russian expat community in …
As Bali’s tourist traffic saga lingers, it seems that even leaders are starting to lose hope that the issues can be resolved in our lifetimes. While areas like Canggu, Uluwatu, and Seminyak become ever busier, tourists have been sighing and asking: Is it even possible to explore Bali without traffic in 2024? YES! That is …
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed that they are stepping up screening protocols across the country, including in Bali, as a result of rising cases of Mpox around the world. The virus, previously referred to as monkeypox, is highly contagious. In a press interview held on the 18th of August, the Acting Director General …
Police in Bali are conducting spot checks on motorcycle drivers, including tourists, in the island’s busiest resort areas. The spot checks are underway to ensure that drivers have the correct licenses and that vehicles are in roadworthy condition. The first round of spot checks was completed in the North Kuta area, with police based at …
Traders, small business owners, and the wider Ubud community are coming to terms with the impacts of a devastating fire that destroyed the world-famous Ubud Art Marker on Saturday, 17th August. The cause of the fire has not yet been established, but as an investigation remains underway, over 1,000 vendors are reckoning with the substantial …
Tourists traveling in Bali have assurances from the management at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport that this week’s staff strikes will not impact travel. Members of the union Angkasa Pura Supports (APS), the airport and aviation industry union in Indonesia, will strike for three days over job security and longevity. The worker’s strike will …