Earlier this year, the Provincial Government of Bali, along with the Bali Tourism Board and Wonderful Indonesia launched an education awareness campaign to help eliminate bad behavior by tourists on the island. Three months after the launch, reporters have been seeing how visits feel about the new rules. Reporters interviewed a dozen tourists around Bali …
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Major changes are afoot at one of Bali’s most famous beaches. Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida is one of the most recognizable landscapes in the province, but due to the high volume of visitors, there have been an increasing amount of accidents on the precarious coastal path and shoreline. Kelingking Beach shot to international fame …
Authorities in Bali have had a busy week cracking down on badly behaved foreigners on the island. It had started to appear like the tide had turned on unruly tourists on the island, but a few recent incidents have resulted in deportation and police call-outs. Earlier this week a video went viral online of a …
Nusa Ceningan is easily one of the most underrated destinations in Bali. The tiny island is nestled between world-famous Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and is home to some of the most laid-back yet luxurious accommodations, beach clubs, and cafes in the province. One of the leading beach clubs in Nusa Ceningan is the relatively …
As Bali continues to battle against a small but significant number of badly behaved foreigners on the island, leaders are working on new approaches to tackle the problem. From a dedicated task force to a specialist helpline for concerned residents, there has been lots of progress. But the latest measure will certainly raise some questions. …
North Bali is the best place on the island to go waterfall hopping. While there are dozens of beautiful waterfalls in the southern regencies of the Island of the Gods, there is something that hits differently about the dramatic waterfalls up in the north. Dramatic, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring are words that can be used to …
With so much to see and do in Bali, it is hard to know where to start. There are the classic, most famous destinations that sit high on every bucket list adventure; then there are other attractions that remain a little less known and have plenty to offer tourists seeking a memorable day out. The …
Bali’s issue with traffic congestion is no secret. One only has to have a quick look on social media to see hundreds of viral videos in the ‘expectations vs. reality’ style template to see that traffic all around the island is only mounting up. Local leaders have reached out to the media to share their …
Weather warnings are in place across Bali for the next few days. The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics in Denpasar is urging marine tourism providers and tourists to be extra cautious if they choose to head out on the waves. The Head of the Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics in Bali, Cahyo Nugroho, …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has announced a new visa category that will make it easier for athletes and artists to visit the country. The visa category is not only going to make life easier for sportspeople and musicians to take part in events but also paves the way for more live events …
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The verdant rice terraces, dense tropical jungle, and azure blue waters that surround the island have long been the picture postcard of a paradise getaway for millions of tourists. What makes Bali quite so special is that ancient cultural practices and values are …
Leaders in Bali are on a mission to clean up Kuta Beach. The island’s most famous tourist resort has been looking a little tired recently, and with other up-and-coming destinations in Bali luring in visitors, leaders in Kuta are working to ensure the iconic Kuta remains as charming and as welcoming as ever. Leaders are …