Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Wardhana has issued an extended public statement on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, in light of recent political unrest and public demonstrations in cities across the country, including in Bali’s Denpasar.  On the 28th August, during demonstrations in Jakarta opposing a series of …
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The high season in Bali is officially over. The province will feel notably quieter from now until the Christmas and New Year Holidays, known locally as Nataru. This is great news for tourists seeking low-season room rates and crowd-free visits to top attractions.  Bali feels quieter. While top resorts like Uluwatu and Canggu, as well …
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A new honorary consulate looks set to open in Bali. Governor Wayan Koster has this week met with the Georgian Ambassador to discuss establishing an honorary consulate in the province. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has shared his enthusiasm with the Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia, Tornike Nozadze, for opening an honorary consulate on the island. An …
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For most tourists and holidaymakers, going on vacation is a long-awaited opportunity to turn the early morning alarm off for a week or two. However, for those who are willing to give the early wake-up call a go, even just for one morning, the rewards are undoubtedly worth it. From the summit of Mount Batur …

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Tourists in Bali are being called to prioritise personal safety as police work to crack down on theft and crime in top resort areas. Yet another bag snatching has been recorded in Bali’s Kuta, adding to a series of such crimes against tourists in the resort this year alone.  A tourist, initially reported to be …

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It has always been the case that foreign nationals in Indonesia must carry their identification and stay permit documents with them at all times. However, over the year, this is something that both immigration and security officials and foreigners have become more relaxed about. Not only is this a legal requirement, but immigration officers are …

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