Cafes in some of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations are about to get a huge boost. The local government is funding a group of new students in barista training through the island’s hospitality schools. Cafe culture in Bali is thriving, and in such a competitive market, everyone is hustling to be the best of the …
Tourism
Indonesia has formally scrapped all Covid-19 travel requirements, including the mandatory vaccination for both international and domestic travelers. The vast majority of Covid-19 restrictions have been removed slowly and steadily since international borders reopened in February 2022. The removal of the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for international travelers is the final step. As outlined in the …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the original coastal vacation destination in Bali. Much has changed in Kuta since the first surfers arrived with their backpacks in tow in the late 1960s, but nevertheless, the seaside town retains much of the simple and understated charm that helped first put the place on the map. Hotels like Four …
Bali is one of over seventeen thousand islands that make up the archipelago nation that is Indonesia. The county is governed by thirty-eight provinces, of which Bali is one. The island itself has then divided once again into nine different regencies, of which just one has a huge amount more to offer tourists than any …
Bali’s outlying island of Nusa Penida is facing a clear water crisis. The island, located just off the southern coast of Bali, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province. While local leaders have pledged to improve infrastructure on the island, including water management, the authorities are calling on the provincial government …
Following the introduction of Governor Koster’s new do’s and don’ts for tourists visiting Bali, feedback from travelers has been largely positive. Over the last few days, the ‘good tourist guide’ has started to be given to every tourist arriving in Bali. Reporters spoke to international tourists in Bali and asked for their views on the …
Bali Airport is getting busier and busier as the demand for travel to Bali grows. New data reveals that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the busiest airport managed by the state-owned enterprise Angkasa Pura in Indonesia, serving over 7.8 million passengers so far this year. The Main Director of Angkasa Pura, I Faik …
Whether settling in for two weeks on the sun lounger or living out of a suitcase hopping from one hotspot to the next, one thing is for sure, demand for luxury villas in Bali this summer season is booming. Once upon a time, tourists would only book to stay in a resort or international brand …
Tourists visiting the popular travel destination of Nusa Penida have been given a stark warning about swimming at the island’s beaches. Kelingking Beach may be one of the most famous beaches in the province of Bali, but tragically, it is proving to also be the most deadly. On Thursday, 8th June, local Search and Rescue …
Of all the proposed changes in legislation that have been put on the table in recent weeks, the news that the provincial government of Bali is seriously considering increasing the visa on arrival for tourists is surely the one that will get prospective travelers talking. Indonesia’s visa on arrival is one of the most accessible …
Officials in Bali are working around the clock to find impactful and novel solutions to try and eliminate illegal and disrespectful behavior by tourists. From implementing a new set of policy changes to installing huge billboards, progress is already underway. As the discussions continue, more and more ideas are being put on the table. A …
As the high tourist season approaches, police in Bali are conducting more patrols to help keep tourists safe. In the North Kuta area, which encompasses tourist resorts like Seminyak and Canggu, officers will be more visible, especially on weekend nights. Following the apparent rise in foreigners behaving badly in Bali, police officers across the island’s …