The 12th of October in Bali is always a day veiled with difficult memories and lifelong grief. On the 12th October 2002, 202 people were killed during a terrorist attack in Kuta. The attack killed 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, and dozens more tourists from around the world.  Sunday, 12th October marked the 23rd anniversary of …
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The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has called on travel agents nationwide, but especially in Bali, to promote three specific areas of travel focus. Moving forward, tourists can expect to see more promotion of gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism experiences in Bali and across the archipelago.  Gede Budiwijaya, the spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, spoke …
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When thinking about organising a holiday vacation in Asia, Bali may not be the first place that springs to mind. The island is more synonymous with sun, sea, sand, and cultural immersion than it is sport, but all that is changing. Bali is a low-key super sporting destination. From community-run clubs to the long-established surf …
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Bali’s Ubud has long been one of the island’s top tourism destinations. Known as the province’s arts and culture capital, the destination welcomes millions of visitors every single year.  However, as demand for travel in Ubud grows, so too do the town’s issues with traffic congestion and pedestrian access. As more first-time visitors explore central …
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While Bali’s Canggu may be the most in-demand tourism resort right now, neighbouring Seseh is still largely undiscovered by the masses. For those who remember Canggu only ten years ago, Seseh feels like a step back in time to a slower pace of island life.  Loved by slow living expats, creative digital nomads, and tourists …
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The Bali Maritime Hub is a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Benoa Harbour in Denpasar. The project is set to change how tourists experience Benoa forever and welcome a new generation of visitors to the area. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is on a mission to transform Benoa Harbour into a world-class luxury marine tourism destination. …
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