Traffic in Bali… where do we start? For seasoned travelers, you are already all too familiar with the traffic congestion issues on the Island of the Gods. For those who are set to be visiting for the first time, you should probably brace for traffic congestion. All hope is not lost yet, though; there are solutions on the horizon. For many of us, traffic congestion in Bali’s leading tourist...
Transportation is once again hitting headlines in Bali this week. With the South Bali Ring Road now under construction, all eyes are falling on major public transportation upgrades set to change the way local people and tourists interact with the south coast forever. Badung Regency is home to top destinations like Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran and Uluwatu. The Badung Regency Government...
The scene at Bingin Beach has been heartbreaking for a year already. Can you believe it? It was on the 21st July 2025 that the Bali Provincial Government began demolition work at the beloved surf hotspot. Now, leaders have confirmed that redevelopment work will begin before the year is out. It was promised by Bali officials at the time of the initial demolition work that Bingin Beach in Uluwatu...
One day, and hopefully one day soon, we will never need to report on traffic news ever again. But until that day, we’re going to keep showing up and reporting on the biggest issues facing Bali right now, and for both residents and tourists, one of the biggest issues is the free flow of daily life. Thankfully, solutions are on the horizon, and big solutions at that. The new West Ring...
Bali is on a mission to make Kuta Beach both comfortable and ‘classy’ for tourists. The classic coastal vacation destination has been undergoing a steady stream of redevelopment since the pandemic, and leaders have just confirmed that more renovations will take place to improve the tourist experience. One of the biggest complaints tourists have about Bali’s top tourist destinations is the...
If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public services faster, friendlier, and far more...
Tourists traveling in Bali right now will notice that it feels a little busy in places. With the peak travel season in full swing and the long school holidays bringing in a new wave of arrivals, security teams are working around the clock to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. Tourists in Bali may well notice more police out on patrol. This is nothing to be concerned about and is, in...
Bali is a resilient place. The people and the culture of this island, as well as the landscape itself, have faced unimaginable adversity over the centuries and have stood strong in the face of strife time after time. As geopolitical tensions are rattling the world’s tourism sector, Bali is proving to be as in demand as ever. Demand for travel to Bali not only remains high but is...
Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving. With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One solution has received near-unanimous support: make use of...
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