Travelers coming to Bali may need to prepare for changes affecting their on-island travel in the coming months. During a press briefing on March 12, Bali governor I Wayan Koster announced foreign tourists will be unable to rent motorbikes to get around the island starting this year. Instead, the governor […]
Month: March 2023
How These Luxury Hotels in Bali are Reducing Waste
Bali—the Indonesian island of Hindu temples, jungles, and beaches I’ve called home on and off for five years—is renowned for its rich cultural and spiritual life and natural beauty. It also has a trash problem. I’ve seen subak rice irrigation canals congested with plastic rubbish and have paddled into inorganic […]
‘The faster, the better’: Bali Tourism Agency Head Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun talks digital nomad visa plans and what it means for the island
Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has repeatedly outlined the central government’s desire to boost Bali’s tourism sector by introducing a long-term digital nomad visa to cater to sun-seekers who work remotely from the Island of Gods. Acknowledging a trend of digital nomads from around the globe staying […]
Best U.S. Cities for Family Vacations
As millions of American families ready themselves for summer travel, they are looking to find the best family-friendly spots that work for their budgets. Instead of looking for more expensive overseas flights and the extra cost of travel insurance, many are looking to stay Stateside for their adventures. This list […]
Indonesia Travel Advice & Safety
COVID-19 remains a danger in Indonesia. Important treatment for Australians who turn into significantly sick, which include in Bali, is considerably beneath the regular available in Australia. Health-related evacuation could not be attainable. The Australian Federal government can not assurance your access to hospitals and other health products and services in […]
Travelling to the US? Tip with impunity – their system’s as broken as ours
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Once more, “the Europeans” have failed to tip sufficiently and the Americans are furious. Writing on Twitter, a US waitress recently vented about a negative workplace experience in a post that […]