The Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has visited Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster to discuss the future of tourism in the province. While Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, Bali is by far the most popular tourist destination in the country. Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, visited Denpasar over the Weekend to …
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Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has been visiting Bali to discuss the future of tourism in the province. Minister Wardhana held a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster and also visited the new Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is a massive multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Benoa Harbour area in south …
Indonesia has been left in shock after a passenger ferry caught fire in the water off North Sulawesi on Sunday, 20th July. Terrifying video footage from the scene shows passengers scrambling to put on lifejackets as plumes of black smoke rise from the vessel behind them. Leaders have confirmed that at least three people have …
Tourists traveling in Bali between mid-July and August are being informed of a cool weather front that is rolling over the island. While far from freezing, the cooler temperatures will undoubtedly be felt at night…it’s time to bring an overshirt or jacket to dinner! In a public service announcement, the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics …
More than 500 personnel from the authorities of the Bali Provincial Government have descended on Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach to demolish more than 40 buildings reported to have been breaking spatial planning laws. The demotion orders have been in place for months, and now officials have taken over the situation. The demolition orders at Bingin Beach …
Bali is a destination that has tourists coming back for more. Whether for annual vacations or for backpackers returning to deepen their connections to the Island of the Gods, there is something about the province that makes it hard to say a permanent goodbye. For those traveling to Bali for the first time, it is …
Tourists traveling to Bali have so much to explore, but it can be hard to know what to take away from an island that gives so much. Of course, we can all head home with a mind full of memories and a camera roll full of incredible pics, but there is something timeless and essential …
As the Christmas vacation period is just around the corner, tourists planning their end-of-the-year trips to Bali are on the lookout for ways to bring a little extra magic to their vacation. Bali’s food culture is thriving, and immersive dining experiences on the island are only getting better. As more and more immersive dining experiences …
Officials have confirmed that government-mandated demolitions of more than 40 buildings and businesses on Bali’s Bingin Beach will commence on July 21st. Dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations. Bali’s civil police unit, the Satpol PP, informed the …
Tourists traveling to Lombok should be aware of the new regulations that have been implemented to help keep them safe. The update comes after dozens of incidents on Bali’s volcano and mountain peaks and a recent tragedy on the slopes of Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. Leaders in Lombok have introduced a new system whereby all hikers …
Leaders in South Kuta in Bali have been issuing warnings to tourists and communities regarding the rising number of rabies cases in the area. The Badung Agriculture and Food Service has confirmed that more dog bites from rabies-positive animals have been recorded. Speaking to reporters, the Acting Head of Animal Health, Anak Agung Istri Brahmi …
Increased volcanic and seismic activity in Indonesia should be a call for attention for Bali tourists. While all flights and transportation services are currently running normally in Bali, increased volcanic activity in Java and the Flores Islands, as well as Bali’s proximity to two active volcanoes, means the guard can never fully be put down. …