The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect for three years now, yet ask the average tourist about the policy, and they’ll stare at you blankly. Even if they did know what the policy was, could any of us point to what the funds have been spent on? The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, …
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As Bali welcomes an increasing number of tourists every year, the island’s infrastructure is in desperate need of levelling up. Traffic is one of the most widespread issues in the province, impacting both local people, tourists, and the environment. However, there is no overnight solution, and the island requires serious investment and strategic planning to …
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Ubud has long been Bali’s arts and culture capital, but it is its culinary scene that is calling tourists back time and time again in 2026. From Balinese classic dishes to Indonesian national treasures served up on a plate, through the innovative fusion menus, Ubud’s eateries can set the scene for a whole vacation in …
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How many times have we written this now?! We’ve lost count, but…the Suwung TPA is about to close. For real this time. No going back. Done. Bali’s largest open landfill site, the Suwung TPA, has been slated to close for more than five years, but with the date being pushed back, locals, leaders, and frequent …
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Both the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Wardhana, and the Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, have visited Bali this week and stopped by some of the island’s most popular attractions. Ni Luh Puspa headed to the central highlands and visited Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul. Minister Wardhana set off for Gianyar Regency and visited …
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Tourism entry fees to destinations like Kintamani and Nusa Penida have been a hot topic of conversation in Bali this week. This is because these kinds of entry fees come on top of existing tourism taxes and fees that visitors are expected to pay to have access to Bali’s most idyllic regions. There are, however, …
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