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Bali International Tourist Levy: Seamless Digital Payment Channels Expanded
The Provincial Government of Bali accelerates digital touchpoints for the official IDR 150,000 foreign tourist levy, integrating automated e-gates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Tourists Seeking Answers? Here Are Everyday Elements Of Balinese Culture Explained
Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we are forever deepening our understanding of Balinese culture and finding new ways to share the islandโs inspiring heritage with our readers. Sometimes, though, itโs good to go back to basics.
Major Travel Disruptions In Indonesia As Volcano Erupts Affecting Bali Flights
Known as one of the worldโs most volatile volcanoes, Mount Anak Krakatau sits within Lampung Province, though it is a small island volcano formed in the wake of Krakatoa.ย
Canggu to Pererenan Coastal Corridor Infrastructure Upgrades Complete
Badung Regency unveils widened arterial pathways, pedestrian boardwalks, and improved drainage across the Batu Bolong and Pantai Lima transit belt.
New Flight Routes Improve Access To Bali For Long-Haul Travelers
AirAsia has just announced new plans that will connect tourists to Kuala Lumpur and Europe, making connections to Bali quicker and easier. The low-cost carrier AirAsia has confirmed it is expanding its international connectivity by launching its first codeshare partnership with P...
Immigration Crack Down On Tourists Overstays Visas Leads To Deportations
Indonesia Immigration is working to crack down on foreigners, including those on tourist visas, who are breaking the law, with a special focus this month on those who are overstaying their visa.
Finally, SID performs for the first time in Nusa Lembongan
The legendary punk rock band from Bali, Superman Is Dead (SID), performed for the first time in Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, Monday (7/9/2026). This was even questioned by SID vocalist, Bobby Kool, when greeting his fans at the start of the performance.
Iconic Taxi Pickup, Mainstay of Foreign Tourists in Nusa Lembongan
Taxi pickups or pickup trucks are a unique and iconic sight in the tourist areas of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. Foreign tourists or foreign tourists who have just arrived on this island are transported in pickup trucks that have been specially modified for pa...
The Badung Regency Government is committed to maintaining the existence of customs and culture that support tourism
Badung (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Badung Regency Government, Bali, is committed to maintaining the existence of customs, traditions and culture as the foundation of regional identity that supports economic growth, especially the tourism sector.
Governor Koster said flight cancellations would not affect international routes to and from Bali
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster confirmed that flight cancellations at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport due to the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau would not disrupt international flight routes to and from Bali.
New Eco-Luxury Sanctuaries Emerge in Sidemen and Munduk High Altitude Valleys
A thoughtful shift toward regenerative architecture brings low-impact bamboo estates and organic permaculture retreats to Baliโs misty northern and eastern highlands.
Gili Trawangan Water Crisis: Tourists Leave, Hotels Suck Up Pools
The water crisis in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, has never been resolved. This condition made tourists, including hundreds of foreign tourists, complain. They also chose to leave Lombok's mainstay tourist destination early.