Police in Bali are reiterating their warnings to drivers after another video featuring tourists behaving recklessly on the roads has gone viral. The discussion around whether tourists will be allowed to continue to drive in Bali is still on the table after Governor Koster proposed a ban on foreigners driving on the island last month. …
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Bali’s Kuta Beach quickly became the island’s number one tourism destination thanks to its stunning expanse of white sandy shoreline and reliable surf. The classic coastal beach destination continues to be one of the world’s best places to learn to surf. Before the arrival of mass tourism, Bali was a destination for intrepid cultural explorers …
Think you know the do’s and don’ts of how to behave in Bali? Over the last few weeks, there has been increasing public dialogue around the topic of ‘bad bules’ (naughty foreigners) on the Island of the Gods. So, officials have created social media content to make it abundantly clear for everyone. Officials in Bali …
Atlas Superclub is super by name and super by nature. This elaborate beachfront superclub is Bali’s biggest nightclub venue. Almost like a fantasy city located on the shores of Canggu, the Atlas complex is Bali’s newest beachfront venue. Yet, it has catapulted itself into one of the island’s most popular destinations in less than a …
Nusa Ceningan is a tiny island in Bali province. Nestled between Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, this tiny island has been long overlooked and under-appreciated for its small but light tourism offering. Described on Google Maps as a “small, unfussy getaway with a lagoon”, this short sentence to written to summarise this island haven does …
If you are coming to Bali in the next couple of weeks, you’re going to need to make sure that you have your accommodation booked in advance. If you’re a savvy planner, you may have every last moment of your trip to Bali already planned out, but if you’re a plan-as-you-go kinda traveler, you’re going …
Bali is home to some of the finest luxury hotels in the world. Consistently topping lists of the best places to travel, the Island of the Gods is a beacon of hospitality bliss. Now, one more incredible resort has been added to the extensive catalog of exclusive jungle retreats. Nestled away in the central highlands …
Following a series of high-profile cases of bad behavior from tourists in Bali, officials on the island are taking a stand. In recent weeks the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, announced a crackdown on badly behaved tourists, including deploying a specialist task force. Now, officials have confirmed they are creating a special guidebook for all …
Bali has long been considered the destination of choice for travelers looking for the chance to relax and unwind. In fact, Tourism Minster Sanidaga Uno wants to promote the island as a destination for ‘serenity, spirituality and sustainability’ for which tens of thousands of travelers are heading to the island to experience. A study conducted …
The province of Bali is governed as eight regencies and one capital city, Denpasar. These regencies are like counties and, until 1907, were ruled as the nine Kingdoms of Bali. Each offers its own unique history, landscape, culture, and tourist attractions. The most popular regency for tourists to visit is Badung Regency. This is where …
In recent weeks there has been an explosion of opinion, outrage, and action against ‘naughty’ foreigners in Bali. From deportations to restorative justice meetings to fines for bad driving, some have observed that the island has become a hostile place for tourists. In reality, hostility is mostly a symptom of online dialogue. Local leaders have …
The rainy season in Bali is still rolling on. Though there is not long to go until the showers dry up, officials on the island have issued weather warnings from 27th-28th March, with an extension possible. It is super important to listen to the weather warnings in Bali and prepare accordingly. While the heavy rains …