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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.
The Charm of Kukusan Island, a Potential New Destination Outside Komodo National Park
The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) and the West Manggarai Government (Pemkab) have prepared Kukusan Island as one of the leading destinations outside the Komodo National Park (TN) area. This island is located in Pasir Panjang Village, Komodo District, Labuan Bajo, West Manggar...
Limbungan Traditional House, Hidden Sasak Village at the Foot of Rinjani
The Limbungan traditional house is one of the traditional houses of the Sasak tribe, located in Perigi Village, Suela District, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). This traditional house is still relatively hidden because it is located in remote Lombok under the foot of Mou...
Wae Lolos Tourist Village in NTT Becomes Filming Location for French Reality Show
Wae Lolos Tourism Village in Sano Nggoang District, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), was chosen as one of the filming locations for the 23rd season of Pekรญn Express. Pekรญn Express is an adventure racing reality show broadcast on French television stations.
Baliโs Best Burgers Can Be Found In The Heart Of Tourist Hotspot Canggu
Maybe itโs the international influence, the thriving surf scene, or the straight-up number of hangovers that appear in this popular party destination, but the best burgers in Bali can be found in Canggu.
Nusa Penida Drivers Prepare for Grand Audience, Highlight Retribution-Infrastructure
The United Nuse Driver Community in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, is preparing to hold a large audience to discuss tourism issues on the island. This umbrella community for tourism drivers assesses that the problems surrounding the Nusa Penida tourism sector are currently very...
688 Thousand Tourists Vacation to Karangasem, Tirta Gangga is Most Crowded
Tourist visits to Karangasem Regency, Bali, reached 688,945 people from January to August 2026. This number is still dominated by foreign tourists.