Late last month, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster issued a circular letter, a form of legislative policy update, focusing on ‘New Order for Foreign Tourists While in Bali.” The policy updates have been well-received by tourism businesses in the province, but the legislative changes could result in the closure surveillance of tourists to ensure that everyone …
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Tourists visiting Bali are encouraged to buy a temporary tourist SIM card to help them stay connected throughout their trip. Buying and installing a local SIM card is easier than many tourists realize. The whole process can be completed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on arrival, in just a matter of minutes. It …
On Wednesday 12th March a female tourist, known by her initials MLM, was assaulted in the coastal hideaway of Amed. The woman, who is reported to have been on vacation in Amed, was accosted by two men on a motorcycle before driving away. The incident has been reported to the media by Abang Police Chief, …
New flight services have been added to the schedule at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The new service will connect even more Australian tourists and holidaymakers with Bali, with more than 60 flights between the two destinations every day. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has just celebrated the launch of a …
Year after year, Bali is named among the top honeymoon destinations in the world. Offering couples secluded and intimate retreats, world-class spas and dining opportunities, and, of course, an island filled with love and romance, there is a good reason why this Indonesian island is beloved amongst the loved-up! Want to read more? Our Bali …
Everyone has a very specific idea about what the perfect vacation would be like. However, the spectrum of vacation dreams can be divided into broad segments. There are travellers who like to ‘fly and flop’ and there are those you like to get ‘in amongst it’. Bali wants to encourage more tourists to get out …
Tourists set to be in Bali between 23rd March and 8th April 2025 are being reminded to leave plenty of extra travel time. One of the most important journeys to time well during a vacation in Bali is the journey back to the airport. Tens of thousands more tourists will be visiting Bali for Eid …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, is in the process of updating policies as he starts his second term in office. As tourism plays such a pivotal role in the island’s economy, naturally the issues the tourism sector is facing right now are coming under scrutiny. Governor Koster wants to take firm action to help improve the …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport keeps getting busier. As the only commercial airport in the province, Ngurah Rai International is the main gateway to the Island of the Gods. As Bali prepares to observe both Nyepi and Eid, Bali Airport is bracing for a massive influx of domestic and international travelers. The latest …
Readers of DestinAsian magazine have voted Bali the Best Island for Travel in 2025. The magazine, popular with English-speaking readers across the continent, hosts its awards annually, and experienced travellers share their insights to help compile the list. Bali has beaten the likes of the Maldives, Boracay in the Philippines, Phuket in Thailand, Phu Quoc …
Tourists traveling to Bali might need to reconsider their travel day outfits from now on. An amusing story coming out of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is a timely prompt for tourists entering Indonesia to give a moment’s thought to what they are going to wear when they arrive and depart from the province. …
Normal services have been resumed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after the airport’s only runway was closed for two hours on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. The runway closure caused travel chaos at Bali Airport after 31 flights were delayed due to the major incident. The major incident was caused by an Airfast …