Bali’s world-famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are seeing record visitor numbers this month, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are feeling busy too! With an average of 1,750 tourists exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Landscape every day, tourists who want to dodge the crowds will need to go a little off-path. The Jatiliwih Rice Terraces are one …
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Leaders in Bali have formally closed the Flying Fox Zipline attraction in Nusa Penida following an incident where a young child got stuck partway along the zipline and was left dangling over the ocean. Footage of the incident has gone viral online and has leaders and tourists questioning after standards across the adventure tourism industry. …
Nusa Dua, in the south of Bali, is the island’s most luxurious resort area and is home to the highest concentration of five start holidays anywhere in the province. Now, managers have confirmed that they are leveling up services for luxury-loving guests with a complimentary shuttle service that is also helping the environment. As part …
The Denpasar City Tourism Office has announced that it wants to introduce more homestay experiences in the region. As part of a collective effort to promote more culturally respectful and sustainable tourism all around Bali, leaders are seeking simple yet impactful ways to ensure local communities benefit from tourism and tourists have access to unique …
Tourists in Bali seeking to try a cultural and unique activity should look no further than traditional Balinese egg painting. Yes, you read that right! Tourists in Bali have been raving about egg painting, and the workshops have enabled traditional artisans to share their incredible skills with the world. There are plenty of different kinds …
The Directorate General of Immigration for Indonesia has released new figures for the number of immigration violations and deportations the country has carried out so far this year. The figures make for interesting reading. Despite the reported rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, the province has not deported the most foreigners. …
A series of major renovation works are underway at the popular beach resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. The beach is famous with Bali lovers around the world for being home to some of the finest locally run seafood restaurants on the island. Over the last few years, Jimbaran has often been overlooked by tourists …
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that it is taking steps to reduce the cost of flights in and out of the country, including for tourism hotspots like Bali. The Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has told the press that he is preparing aviation efficiency measures to reduce flight costs. In a …
You only have to ask someone who has visited Bali or yourself about how incredible the island is as a travel destination. Steeped in culture and history and with plenty to explore, Bali is as charming and exciting of a travel destination in 2024 as it was when holidaymakers first started visiting the island over …
Leaders in Bali are proposing new solutions to tackle the island’s traffic congestion issues in top tourism hotspots. As the resorts of Uluwatu and Ungasan grow at an exponential rate, the supporting road infrastructure is showing signs of struggle. Leaders, communities, and tourists are all observing more traffic than ever in and around Uluwatu and …
Leaders in Bali have come together to show a united front against badly behaved foreigners on the island. The Bali Provincial Government coordinated a meeting with the Bali Tourism Office and other key stakeholders to come up with new solutions to ensure that culturally respectful tourism is promoted to all who visit the island. Speaking …
Tourists planning to be in Bali this coming September are in for such a treat. Locca Sea House in Jimbaran will be hosting Forever Young Festival on Friday 27th September and the line up includes some of the biggest pop legends from the late 90s and early 2000s. The lineup for Forever Young Festival immerses …