It has long been the mission of Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, to promote both East Java and lesser-visited regions in Bali. Now, the Tourism Minister’s commitment to promoting off-path destinations in the region has come to fruition, with a new package tour taking tourists from Banyuwangi in East Java through …
West Bali
With the south of Bali widely acknowledged to be teetering on the brink of overtourism, Indonesian leaders want to see more investment in sustainable development in the west and north of the province. This is great news for Bali lovers who now have a whole new reign of the island to explore in a whole …
Yes, you read that correctly! There are plans on the table to develop a casino in Buleleng Regency in Bali. For those unsure as to why this is such shocking news, let us explain…gambling in pretty much all forms is illegal in Indonesia. The Chair of the BPC HIPMI, Putu Bayu Mandayana, has responded to …
Real Bali lovers are always on the lookout for destinations that are crowd-free and offer up a level of authenticity, a real travel experience. But what does a real travel experience in Bali look like in 2024? We think it looks like exploring parts of the island that have been almost untouched by tourism. Bali …
West Bali National Park is perhaps the most underrated destination in all of Bali. As the name suggests, this sanctuary of nature is located in the far west of the island; in fact, it’s closer to the island of Java than it is to Nusa Penida, but for those willing to add an extra few …
Over the last 18 months, tourism leaders in Indonesia have been working on ways better to connect West Bali and East Java as travel destinations. With far fewer tourists visiting West Bali and East Java than South Bali, but home to incredible culture and natural wonders, leaders want to make it easier for international and …
The west of Bali is a largely overlooked travel destination for tourists who visit the island for a laid-back vacation. Not only does the west of Bali have a wealth of travel experiences to offer, but it’s also the gateway to East Java that offers a whole new land of opportunities. Gilimanuk Habor is the …
Though Bali may look like a tiny island when studied on a world map, the island spans over 5,780 km2. The island is governed as nine regencies, the most popular with tourists of which is Badung Regency, home to resorts like Canggu, Legian, and Seminyak. Jembrana Regency, in the west of Bali, is less visited …
West Bali is one of the Island of the Gods’ most stunning destinations. Home to rolling jungle hills, pristine coastal ecosystems, and the heavenly West Bali National Park, as a travel destination, the area has so much to offer travelers of every style. For years West Bali has been touted as the next big tourism …
A car and passenger ferry approaching Gilimanuk Harbour, Bali ran aground on Friday 27th May after the captain misjudged the strength of the current. The ferry was stranded for over 3-hours as rescue crews tried to get the ship afloat once more. The ship had left Ketapang Harbor in Banyuwangi, East Java, and was heading …