As leaders in Bali are cracking down on the number of illegally operating tourist villas, there are a number of reasons why savvy tourists are going against the grain and returning to staying in top hotels across the island. Over the last few years, there has been a surge in demand for private luxury vacation villas …
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A new direct flight service set to operate between Bali and Australia will change the way tourists from New South Wales go on vacation. For the first time ever, starting in October 2025, Newcastle Airport will operate year-round international flights, and Bali is the number one destination. Low-cost and Australian favorite airline Jetstar launched its …
Tourists planning to travel through Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport over the next 48 hours are advised to check in with their airlines before departure. On Tuesday, June 17th, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands erupted, sending an ash cloud 11km into the air. This triggered the authorities to implement the …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has announced her vision to connect Indonesia’s tourism industry with the world. Bali, as Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, is perhaps one of the most famous travel hotspots in the world, but now Minister Wardhana wants the island to be the gateway to the archipelago. Speaking at the Bali …
Tourists looking for cultural immersion in Bali during this high season should make a trip to the north of the island. From June 24th to 27th, tourists are invited to enjoy LovFest, the biggest festival event of the year, in the popular coastal retreat of Lovina. The Buleleng Tourism Office is preparing to host the …
Indonesia’s top immigration official has issued a clarification over new visa changes that will merge several stay permit categories. The move comes as the Indonesian Immigration seeks to remove any grey areas in visa policies that could allow foreigners to engage in illegal activity. In a statement issued on social media last week, Indonesia Immigration …
Tour guides in Bali have confirmed that a Slovakian tourist hiking Mount Agung was injured during a trek on Saturday, 14th June. The tourist was accompanied by a guide, as is a legal requirement, and while he is expected to make a full recovery, the incident is an all-too-time reminder of the importance of travel …
Indonesia is home to some of the rarest wildlife on earth. From tigers to rhinos to elephants and orangutans, the tropical forests of Indonesia are famous for being some of the most biodiverse and threatened landscapes on earth. For tourists visiting Bali, intensive conservation efforts mean that it is now possible to encounter one of …
The rainy season is well and truly behind us here in Bali, and sunnier, drier days are ahead. Right now, we are in the sweet spot, in the post-monsoon season bliss. Everything is green, in bloom, and firming up underfoot. Now is the best time of the year to get out and about and explore Bali’s …
Latest travel data shows that Indonesia is the second most in-demand destination for European tourists traveling to Asia right now. Indonesia is a huge, diverse region for travel, though the vast majority of international tourists from Europe will visit during their trip to the country. New data from online travel platform Agoda shows that Indonesia …
Tourists in Bali are urged to exercise extra caution when walking around the island’s busiest and most popular resort areas. As reports of theft and robberies are increasing in Bali’s top vacation hotspots, Governor Wayan Koster launched his Anti-Thug Team to help tackle the issue. The updates come after reports of a drive-by robbery against …
Following the news that Bali Senators are proceeding with legal action against 45 building owners who have been found to have developed properties in violation of a range of spatial planning laws in Uluwatu’s Binign Beach, local community members are speaking up about their concerns the demolition orders will have on their business and livelihoods, …