Bali is a destination synonymous with nature. Whether tourists are kicking back on a sun lounger on the southern coast, or enjoying the gentle swing of a hammock in the jungles of Ubud, wandering through a rice paddy, or trekking up the slopes of Mount Batur, nature is front and centre in Bali. Bali may …
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It may still be August, but avid travelers are already looking ahead to 2026. With travel trends in Bali changing as rapidly as ever, it’s crucial for tourists to be one step ahead of the crowd….literally. Looking to 2026, it seems that Tabanan will be the name on everyone’s lips. Tabanan Regency is far from …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has conducted a spot check at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The visit comes as part of an island-wide mission to improve services for tourists and ensure that security is upheld across the province. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster held a cross-agency meeting to discuss the services of I Gusti Ngurah …
The resident troop of monkeys at Uluwatu Temple has been branded as a ‘criminal enterprise’. The wild monkeys who live at one of Bali’s most important temples have reached international fame before, and have now hit headlines in The Wall Street Journal. From viral TikTok fame to being featured in a BBC natural documentary, the …
Cultural respect is a big theme in Bali right now. As the island is on track to welcome over 7 million international arrivals this year, it is grappling with preserving its cultural heritage and meeting the needs and wants of tourists. Bali is one of the most generous cultures in the world. Not only are the …
Tourists in Bali are under increasing surveillance by immigration authorities. Following a rise in the number of visa violations detected by the Indonesian Immigration Agency earlier this year, new policies are in place to keep a close eye on tourists, travellers, digital nomads, and expats across the country. In early August 2025, the Indonesian Minister …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s coast in the coming days are being urged to take weather warnings and tidal flooding risks seriously. The warnings have been issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency for Bali (BMKG) and are impacting much of the southern coast. Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency issues daily weather and wave …
Leaders in Bali’s Nusa Penida have pledged to tackle the island’s issues with traffic congestion. The tiny outlying islands have seen a sharp rise in the number of tourist visits annually, and major changes must be made if the growth is to be sustained long-term. The issue of traffic jams in Nusa Penida, especially around …
Indonesian food is known to be some of the richest and most diverse in the world. As a multi-cultural archipelago nation, each province’s dishes have been influenced by the ecology of the landscape and the history of its people. Indonesian cuisine is also increasingly popular worldwide, winning international acclaim time after time. Indonesia’s much-loved Bubur …
Bali’s Klungkung Regency is home to some of the province’s most famous tourism destinations, the most iconic of which is the island of Nusa Penida. As the region booms in popularity with tourists, leaders are taking the opportunity to create events that showcase the area’s inspiring cultural heritage. The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, …
Indonesia’s Immigration Teams have been increasing surveillance on tourists to Bali over the last six months. With Bali Immigration teams recording an alarming spike in the number of violations in the first quarter of 2025, officials were clear that the situation needed to be brought under control. Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. Considered to …
Bali’s Kintamani is a must-visit area of the island. Located in the central highlands, Kintamani is the gateway to Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and some of the island’s best coffee roasteries. It is a little-known fact that tourists must pay to enter the area. For visitors entering the Kintamani tourist area, there is an entry …