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 …
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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 …
For decades, the Island of the Gods has been synonymous with coffee. It looks like the moment has come for the kind of caffeine to move over as another tasty treat is taking the limelight. Cacao is having a moment, and as with all health trends, it could come and go. But with some of …
Top tourism leaders in Bali are calling for the government to help subsidize flight tickets throughout the country to help boost tourism. The calls come as Bali enters its high season and is on track to smash tourism targets set for 2025. The Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA) calls on the …
The idea of introducing flying taxis to the island of Bali has been hanging in the airwaves for a number of years. Although the notion of flying taxis seems futuristic to many, the implementation of this new form of transport could be closer than first thought. The first flying taxis in Bali could be introduced …
Bali has just inaugurated a new tsunami warning system. The new safety installation comes after years of Bali being dangerously underserved by its tsunami warning systems. The new InaTEWS Bali building is part of a national Indonesian Disaster Resilience Initiative Project (IDRIP) by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. Bali’s Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri …
Bali is set to welcome the official opening of the long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub in just a matter of months. As Benoa’s tourism resort prepares to celebrate the launch of this new chapter, leaders are sharing their vision for the future of marine tourism in the province. In 2025 and beyond, luxury cruise tourism …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali this high season should include a visit to the magnificent Gunung Paying Beach on their itinerary. Located at the very south of the Bukit Peninsula, the cliff-backed Gunung Paying Beach is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and for good reason. Local tourism leader Ni Luh Hepi Wiradani told reporters that …