Bali Travel Blog

The island paradise of Bali is often known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and luxurious villas. But apparently, the government officials felt that these are not enough of a draw for tourists from all over the world. Instead, they have decided to build a museum dedicated to the sales and...

The Klapa Beach Club is a one stop entertainment venue located in the DreamLand Beach area in Pecatu. The construction (or some say destruction) of DreamLand Beach was much criticized by various organizations and eco-conscious personalities. The area is the largest white sandy beach on the western Bukit...

Seminyak is one of my favorite area in the whole of Bali. Rows and rows of stylish shops, bars and restaurants give the area a nice relaxing ambiance that I truly enjoyed. What I do not enjoy however, is paying more than I should for products and services. Unfortunately, there are numerous venues in...

Bali Triathlon. Photo Credit - Bali Triathlon For the fitness buff, an upcoming event will get you pumped with adrenaline. The fifth annual Biznet Bali International Triathlon will be taking place on June 26, 2011 in Jimbaran Bay, nestled between the AYANA Resort and Spa, the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran...

The legendary KU DE TA in Bali, having already established the yardstick for upscale bars and luxury gourmet treats, has recently announced plans to transform their roof-top area into a stylish urban roof top beer garden serving gourmet burgers, fries and shakes with a Mediterranean influence. The new...

The recently concluded Bali Spirit Festival has been the talk of the town. With a record of over 6000 guests from 47 countries, the Festival’s reputation as the top international holistic travel event in Asia is strengthened even further. This time around, the Festival was held and Bali’s...

Pullman enters Indonesian market with their first hotel in Legian, Bali. The Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana will be the only five-star resort style hotel located at the nexus linking prime entertainment and shopping areas of Kuta and Legian. The hotel’s location at the stretch of Kuta beachfront will...

The island of Bali is home to numerous temples that the local Hindu population consider to be sacred. Visiting one of these many places of worship is an excellent way to learn about the culture and background of local Balinese, and they are often architecturally worth a visit too. Here are a selection...

A recent unflattering article on the TIME magazine has put a spotlight on the woes of Bali that are ruining the island paradise experience for tourists. In the article, titled Holidays in Hell: Bali’s Ongoing Woes, Andrew Marshall pointed to various factors such as water shortages, constant blackouts,...

Marriott International’s largest hotel brand, Courtyard by Marriott, has chosen Bali as its first location in Indonesia for its 900th hotel in the world. The resort opened recently in the Nusa Dua resorts area of the Island of the Gods. “This new hotel will allow Courtyard the opportunity...