Bali is in the midst of a 14-day emergency drought declaration as 35 sub-districts of the island mark more than 121 days of no rain. The consequences of the prolonged dry season are being felt across the province in the form of fires, both in landfills and on the forested slopes of the eastern part …
Tourism
Bali’s beach and stray dogs are often cited as part of the charm of the island. The most friendly, relaxed beach dogs who roam freely along the beaches at Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and even as far as Canggu are often loved by tourists and fed by local beach bar and surf school owners. However, tourists …
Tourists on vacation in Bali’s beachside resort of Legian are being warned about the small but significant rise in the number of pickpockets operating in the areas. Following a viral video of a suspected thief being apprehended outside a club in the area over the weekend, tourists are being warden to keep a close eye …
Bali’s world-famous Penglipuran Village has been named a winner at the United National World Tourism Organization Awards 2023 again! The village has consistently been named amongst the world’s leading tourism destinations, but as leaders fear over-tourism is on the horizon, can this year’s win help reset the balance? The UNWTO Best Tourism Villages initiative has …
Bali’s biggest landfill site is experiencing its 21st consecutive day of fires, and dozens more fires are raging around the island. From trash fires to house fires and wildfires on the slopes of Mount Abang, a huge conversation is underway between Bali lovers about how waste can be managed moving forward. Technically speaking, Bali’s open …
Travel data shows that tourists in Bali are more and more interested in learning about the island’s cultural heritage. This ranges from trying traditional foods to visiting historical landmarks. One of the most engaging ways to learn about Balinese Hindu culture is through visiting temples and attending cultural dances. The resort of Uluwatu in Bali, …
Bali is on a mission to attract bigger and better performers for live events on the island. With the Department of Immigration making moves to mean artists, performers, and sports people can easily obtain visas, Bali lovers can expect to be filling their calendars with unmissable occasions over the next year or so. On 24th …
Over the next few years, Bali will be investing heavily in medical health and wellness tourism. As the island gets set to welcome the Bali International Hospital in Sanur and intensify efforts to promote culture and sustainable tourism, tourists seeking rest and rejuvenation will be in for a treat. The ex-governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, …
Bali’s most famous tourism village, Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency, has been investing in creating a sustainable tourism model for years. Due to the huge success of the village’s community-driven tourism initiatives, huge numbers of tourists visit the destination every day of the year. Now, they are raising concerns that if over-tourism is a risk …
For more than a month, wildfires have been spreading across the eastern regencies of Bali. Two weeks ago, a series of landfill fires broke out across the island that emergency crews are still working around the clock to bring under control. During a meeting with the Bali-based environmental NGO Sungai Watch, the Acting Governor of …
The island of Bali is currently welcoming an average of 18,000 tourists a day. As demand for travel on the island continues to grow, it is clear that tourists are heading to Bali for more than simply sun, sand, and sea. More tourists are showing a genuine interest in exploring the island’s incredible culture, past …
Bali’s biggest landfill site has been on fire for the last two weeks. Over the last 14 days, three more landfill sites have caught fire as wildfires continue to burn across the eastern side of the island. As officials predict that fires will smolder on for at least a week more, a new landfill site …