The conflict in the Middle East is affecting people around the world in both small and big ways. As we live in a global economy dependent on fuel, the conflict is impacting everything from food costs to travel costs and even travel experiences, no matter where we are in the world.  There has been an uproar across Indonesia over the last month amid an economic climate that has caused the...

There are many different reasons why travellers may visit Bali. Some may come purely for vacation, others will come to visit family and friends, while others may come to volunteer, to create content, conduct a few business meetings, and take the time to add on some extra leisure days to make the most of the trip. While these all feel pretty similar at first glance, for Indonesian...

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Did you know that Bali is home to some of the most abundant marine ecosystems in the world? The waters off Nusa Penida are given the same level of protected status as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Marine and maritime tourism is big business in Bali, as is the fishing industry, which is why leaders have come together to introduce new measures to protect the ocean around South...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bali has been selected to represent Indonesia as a host destination for the Asian Games Fun Run, a key promotional event ahead of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026. "Indonesia is proud to be included in the Asian Games Fun Run continental series," Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) Chairperson Raja Sapta...

To the east of Bali on the island of Flores sits Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki. Located about 768 kilometers away, this active volcano has kept locals and geologists on alert with multiple eruptions over the last ten years. Following a major escalation that began late last year, the volcano has continued to experience frequent explosive activity into June 2026. The volcano, which is 768 km from...

Australian travel industry urges government to update advice around travel to Middle East Bali is already high on the holiday hit-list for many Australians. But it could become even more popular if a new push to restore visa-free travel gets through. Currently, Australians need to complete a Visa on Arrival – either at the airport, or in advance online – that lasts for 30 days and costs IDR...

The weak currency makes it a bargain for Malaysians seeking cheap holidays, with destinations like Bali in demand Indonesia has always been a favourite travel destination for Malaysians and visitor numbers are expected to increase with the neighbouring country’s currency hitting a record low. Melaka Tourism Association president Madelina Quah said the low rupiah presents an advantage...

Tourists walk near a lake on May 15 during a visit to Ulun Danu Beratan in Tabanan, Bali. The Ulun Danu Beratan management recorded that during the Ascension Day holiday period, visitor numbers reached about 2,200 per day, an increase from the usual daily average of 600 to 800 visitors. - Photo: Antara JAKARTA: Foreign investors are pouring money into Bali property on promises of double-digit returns...

Bali is one of the most creative islands in the world, and it’s just one of the many reasons we love it here. It seems that Bali’s creativity knows no bounds, and this is not a new phenomenon. For centuries, Bali has been home to artisans and craftspeople who have literally woven the fabric of the culture we all know and love today. Yet as the world changes rapidly, all that is under...