Nusa Penida is one of the top destinations in Bali Province right now. The gorgeous outlying island is home to some of the most famous natural landscapes in Asia, and thousands of tourists make the crossing to the main island of Bali every week. With Nusa Penida in ever more demand by tourists, officials want …
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It is no secret that Bali struggles with its waste management system. From the beaches to the open landfill, most tourists are aware of the issue. However, the extent of the problem is still a shock to many. Travel content creator Dale Philips recently visited Bali. He hit up all the go-to destinations, including the …
Bali tourists love staying in Airbnbs. As a tourist destination, the island caters to every travel style and every travel budget. For those seeking to live like a local, stay a little off the beaten track, or stay in a super unique accommodation, Airbnb is the place to look. The global travel accommodation platform has …
With the introduction of the Bali Tourism Levy just around the corner, discussions about whether or not Bali is on the brink of overtourism are hot on everyone’s lips. One top professor from Bali says it’s a way off yet but that the situation needs to be addressed. In a definition laid out by the …
As a judicial review gets underway in Indonesia to establish whether the government can or should increase the entertainment tax to 40%, key business figures are making their objections known. Hotman Paris, who is a big public figure in Indonesia, is making his objections to the government’s plans to increase the entertainment tax. Hotman Paris …
Bali’s Tourism Office has said loud and clear that high-spending tourists will be welcome in Bali, but low-budget travelers are out as the island moves towards promoting more sustainable and culturally respectful tourism. It’s clear money talks. The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has literally said that increasing prices of …
For decades, Bali has been seen by many as an affordable travel destination. As the launchpad for thousands of backpacking adventures and budget-friendly family vacations, tourists have always appreciated value for money in Bali. Yet, in 2024, it seems that all this is changing and fast. Another of Bali’s leading landmarks has announced that it …
Bali’s nightlife scene is always growing and evolving. From secret speakeasies to massive beach clubs, from low-key music venues to good old-fashioned discos, there is always a party happening in Bali. One of the world’s most loved DJs has recently opened a new nightclub in partnership with one of Bali’s most esteemed music venues. Desa …
With just a matter of days to go before the Bali Tourism Tax is introduced on the 14th of February, plenty of conversations are happening on the island about the new policy. Leaders from the Bali Provincial Government are being called on to ensure all funds are managed transparently. Speaking to reporters after the Great …
Two of Australia’s top airlines are in a fierce battle to win more flights to Bali. As Virgin Australia and Jetstar compete to win extra flight capacity on the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International schedule, industry unions are weighing in with their support. In 2024, Bali aims to welcome 7 million international arrivals. For decades, …
Tourists in Bali and those who are planning their trips to the island are being implored to reconsider how and when they travel around the province. Bali’s roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, and as yet, more tourists have lost their lives on the roads; tourists must take the warnings seriously. A magical vacation in Bali’s …
In the wake of the bad bule sagas of 2023, leaders in Bali want to ensure that tourists see the Bali Tourism Civil Service Police in a positive light. Some would say it was starting to feel like the authorities wanted to deport every tourist for even the slightest misdemeanor, and the authorities wanted to …