Leaders in Jembrana Regency are preparing to launch a new fast boat service that will connect tourists to the wonders of West Bali with the adventures of East Java. The new fast boat service will see tourists transported between Bali and Java in just 15 minutes, opening up a wealth of new travel opportunities. The …
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Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed for to the public until 3rd May 2025. The hiking routes on the sacred Mount Agung are periodically closed to the public, including for tourist treks, for religious ceremonies and rituals. Mount Agung will be closed to the public for a period of 27 days. The closure started on …
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new international trade tariffs has left the world reeling. The tariffs will have an impact on everything from food to clothing, cars to electrical goods. The US has imposed a 32% tariff on all goods imported from Indonesia. Ministers in Indonesia have been talking to the media about the …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced new legislation that will change the way in which trash is managed on the island. Bali’s waste management issues have hit international headlines over the year and in his second term as provincial leader Governor Koster wants to get a handle on the issue once and for all. On …
Leaders in Bali and Java are preparing to launch a game-changing new fast boat service that will connect the provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, with East Java’s Banyuwangi. This is all part of a move to improve connectivity between East Java and Bali, and improve public transport services for local communities and tourists. The Governor …
A Russian tourist in Bali has sustained serious injuries after slipping on coral while taking a selfie at a popular beach in the east of the province. The injuries were so serious that the tourist had to receive emergency medical treatment on the beach before being transferred to a local hospital. The Head of Public …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced a new policy that will crack down on businesses on the island that are deemed to be polluting the environment. As stipulated in his Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025 concerning the Bali Clean Waste Movement, the Bali Provincial Government is forcing businesses to hold much more responsibility for …
Police in Kuta have confirmed the arrest of a Balinese teenager who committed a violent robbery against tourists in the beach resort. The 15-year-old, known by his initials as WPI, attacked an Indian family on Sunday, 30th March 2025. The 15-year-old from Bali’s Karangasem Regency is reported to have driven up to the tourist couple …
Travel trends in Bali are changing. Travel trends in Bali have been changing for a good long while in fact. As tourists’ focus shifts further away from a classic resort hotel vacation and towards private villas and self-organised stays, leaders in Bali are concerned that the number of illegally operating accommodation options on the island …
Traffic Police in Bali’s oldest tourism resort of Sanur have stepped in to help tackle major congestion issues hitting the vacation hotspots. Sanur is best known for its quiet coastal charms, but as the national public holidays roll on, more tourists are traveling to the coast and to Sanur Harbour to connect with the islands …
A local teenager in Bali’s Nusa Penida died after being overcome by waves off Pandan Beach on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. While members of the public and emergency services worked to save the young man’s life, he passed away late in the afternoon. The 18-year-old, known by his initials MS, was out surfing with two …
Indonesia is in the middle of the Lebaran holiday. The series of public holidays are celebrated nationally over Eid al-Fitr. Millions of Indonesian families travel all over the country to make the most of the public holidays, with tens of thousands visiting Bali. Travel forecasting shows that there are a few busy days ahead in …