Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that flights between Doha and Denpasar have resumed operations. The confirmation comes after major flight disruptions were recorded on Wednesday, 25th June, due to tensions in the Middle East impacting flight path safety. The Acting General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport, Wahyudi, spoke to reporters on Thursday, 26th …
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Following the death of a 27-year-old Brazilian tourist on Lombok’s Mount Rinjani, major concerns have been raised by tourists, the travel sector, and even the Indonesian government regarding the safety of the country’s most popular hiking route. Lombok, Bali’s neighbouring island, sees markedly fewer tourists than the Island of the Gods, though Mount Rinjani is …
Bali’s iconic FINNS Recreation Club has confirmed that it will be laying off 157 of its staff. The recreational club is one of the biggest social venues in Bali Province and welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests every year. FINNS Recreational Club is just one of dozens of businesses in Bali’s Badung Regency that are …
Senators in Bali are once again calling for tougher action against tourists and foreign nationals who break the law and misbehave in the province. The calls come after top Bali senators met with the top-ranking officers from the Bali Police to discuss new strategies for dealing with unruly foreigners on the island. The meeting was …
Bali Airport has confirmed that it will adjust its baggage inspection protocols to streamline passengers’ departure processes. Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest international airports, and during the high season, management is keen to ensure that there are no queues. The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has spoken to reporters …
Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, has issued statements calling for increased security in Bali’s tourism resorts following a fatal shooting earlier this month. While the shooting is reported to be a targeted attack in connection with an organized crime gang, the incident sent shock waves through the Bali community and prospective holidaymakers. Indonesia’s …
The family of 4-year-old Marigold ‘Goldie’ Jessie had been enjoying a vacation in Bali when the incident occurred. The family had been staying in a villa with a treehouse on the property. As a result of the shock fall, Marigold experienced bleeding in the brain and needed emergency surgery in Bali in order to alleviate …
Just months after Balinese authorities issued closure notices, the PARQ Ubud site has been repossessed and is set to be transformed into a tourism accommodation complex. The PARQ Ubud complex was formally closed in January 2025, and the founder and director of PARQ was arrested in connection with the illegal transfer of land functions. The …
If you’re in the market to live the Bali high life, there’s no two ways about it: Uluwatu is where you’ve got to go! If you’re into surfing (or just like the surf aesthetic, we won’t judge!), if you want to party, if you want to soak up the sun and be surrounded by artists, …
Part of what makes Bali such an exciting destination is the vast variety of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. Even just looking at one kind of landscape, let’s say, the coast, there are so many different kinds of beaches to explore: white sand beaches, surf beaches, pebble beaches, black sand beaches, tidal beaches, world-famous beaches, …
There are many different ways to connect to Bali meaningfully. Tourists can connect to the island’s culture by taking part in a water purification ceremony, hiking up the famous volcanoes, or trying local specialty foods. One of the best ways to connect to Balinese culture is to stay at a locally owned and operated hotel, …
Tourists planning their visits to Bali are always looking for experiences that are a little bit different. Bali tourists love getting involved, diving into local culture, learning something new, and making memorable stories along the way. One unique day trip experience has been soaring in popularity in the last 18 months, and that’s silversmithing. Bali …