Following the news of yet another arrest of foreigners in Bali for disrespecting a sacred site, one Balinese professor has spoken to the press about how and why tourists should dress appropriately at temples and other holy sites. A group of Russian tourists was recently arrested at Pengubengan Besakih Temple for not dressing appropriately at …
Tourism
Officials in Bali have revealed that the island is on track to not only fulfill but likely surpass tourism targets this year. This comes as welcome news to tourism businesses on the island who are still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic. In a statement released earlier this week, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) …
The west of Bali is often overlooked by tourists. Often deemed to be too far out of the way or simply a place with not a lot going on, tourists and travelers have long been drawn in by the charms of central southern Bali. But head along the coast, west of Canggu by about 70km, …
As the high season in Bali approaches, the island braces for a new influx of tourism arrivals and increased traffic on the roads. In the island’s current most popular beachside destination, Canggu, the community and leading businesses have come together to trial a new shuttle service that they hope will reduce congestion. The Tibubeneng Village …
Bali’s Nusa Dua is a coastal resort destination famous for its pristine white sandy beaches and luxurious hotels. This is really only the tip of the iceberg of what the area has to offer tourists. Nusa Dua has a thriving culinary scene that is leaving travelers increasingly impressed. The Koral Restaurant at Apurva Kempinski is …
Bali is best known around the world as a destination for tropical white sandy beaches, perfect for a classic coastal vacation. Bali’s unique coastline changes dramatically across the island. From pristine, soft white sandy shorelines to rugged and rocky oceanic landscapes, Bali’s beaches have a lot to offer. One area of Bali’s coastline that is …
Police in Bali are reiterating their warnings to drivers after another video featuring tourists behaving recklessly on the roads has gone viral. The discussion around whether tourists will be allowed to continue to drive in Bali is still on the table after Governor Koster proposed a ban on foreigners driving on the island last month. …
Bali’s Kuta Beach quickly became the island’s number one tourism destination thanks to its stunning expanse of white sandy shoreline and reliable surf. The classic coastal beach destination continues to be one of the world’s best places to learn to surf. Before the arrival of mass tourism, Bali was a destination for intrepid cultural explorers …
Think you know the do’s and don’ts of how to behave in Bali? Over the last few weeks, there has been increasing public dialogue around the topic of ‘bad bules’ (naughty foreigners) on the Island of the Gods. So, officials have created social media content to make it abundantly clear for everyone. Officials in Bali …
Atlas Superclub is super by name and super by nature. This elaborate beachfront superclub is Bali’s biggest nightclub venue. Almost like a fantasy city located on the shores of Canggu, the Atlas complex is Bali’s newest beachfront venue. Yet, it has catapulted itself into one of the island’s most popular destinations in less than a …
Nusa Ceningan is a tiny island in Bali province. Nestled between Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, this tiny island has been long overlooked and under-appreciated for its small but light tourism offering. Described on Google Maps as a “small, unfussy getaway with a lagoon”, this short sentence to written to summarise this island haven does …
If you are coming to Bali in the next couple of weeks, you’re going to need to make sure that you have your accommodation booked in advance. If you’re a savvy planner, you may have every last moment of your trip to Bali already planned out, but if you’re a plan-as-you-go kinda traveler, you’re going …