For well over twenty years, the highest number of international holidaymakers arriving in Bali has hailed from Australia. With Australians making up the majority of international arrivals in Bali, it has been evident for decades that the island is the default destination for family holidays, quick getaways, second-home escapes, and retirement dreams, but in 2026, …
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Bali’s beaches are the island’s most in-demand tourist destinations. It’s easy to see why. Not only is Bali the number one tourist destination in the world for 2026, as named by TripAdvisor, but the island’s beaches are consistently named amongst the best in the world, too. Tourists visiting Bali for the first time can easily …
Traffic is one of the biggest issues facing Bali on a day-to-day basis right now. From Canggu to Ubud, Legian to Uluwatu, with tens of thousands more vehicles on the roads and millions of tourists arriving, it’s easy to see why the island’s road network is struggling. Leaders in Bali’s Badung Regency are looking to …
Once upon a time, backpacking in Bali meant traveling for as far as possible while making a shoestring budget last months on end. One way budget-savvy backpackers achieved this was by rocking up to the island’s cheaper-than-cheap hostels and bunking up with other equally budget-conscious explorers. Oh, how things have changed! As a team of …
Dealing with Indonesian immigration is becoming increasingly digitalized and straightforward. For most tourists, the only interaction they need to have with immigration is to apply online for the eVisa on Arrival and pass through the autogates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International upon arrival and departure. For those who need to stay longer or plan …
Lombok is soaring in demand by travelers so far in 2026. With the island located just a short fast boat crossing from Bali, it’s easy to see why so many Bali-bound holidaymakers are adding a few days in Lombok to their itinerary. There are many ways to get to Lombok from Bali, and a new …
Bali may not be the first destination that springs to mind when you think about pizza, right?! Bali, as a vacation destination, is home to a seriously impressive food scene. From local classics to modern fusion menus, tourists could low-key organize a week-long ‘eat your way around the island’ kind of getaway and still only …
It has taken less than one week for Bali’s new Dharma Dewata Immigration Task Force to start deporting foreigners. The new task force has been created to conduct surveillance and monitoring on the activities of foreigners, including tourists, in Bali’s most popular destinations. The team has confirmed that they have successfully detained a Ukrainian national …
It feels to many that Bali is in a precarious place right now. With tourism development happening at lightning speed, there are concerns that the island is prioritizing growth over essential conservation and preservation efforts. Whether it’s coastal erosion in Kuta or land conservation in Ubud, the alarm calls are being sounded across Bali to …
Lombok is one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing travel destinations. The island has so much to offer, steeped in culture, home to exceptional natural wonders, and increasingly accessible from Bali; it is easy to see why Bali tourists are making the journey to the neighboring island. What Lombok has to its advantage as it embarks on a …
Tourists in Bali are always looking for the next best hidden gem, and Rumah Momo in Denpasar may just be it. This quaint and charming book cafe is beloved by local bookworms, and with its fantastic menu, warm welcome, and seriously photogenic vintage decor, we know you’re going to want to put it on your …
It is now easier than ever to travel between Bali and Lombok. As two of Indonesia’s most in-demand travel destinations, improved connectivity between the two islands is welcome news to tourists seeking to add a little extra adventure to their vacation and explore more of what the archipelago has to offer. A new direct fast …