Bali’s hotel ban: A long overdue step to address overcrowding, environment | World News

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The “Island of the Gods” needs urgent attention. Image: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 7:14 AM IST By Karishma Vaswani Bali is broken. These days, the jewel in Indonesia’s crown of sun-kissed islands is less paradise, more parking lot. Tourists are bringing in much-desired revenue, but there’s … Read more

Incredible £3.8m bridge linking beautiful islands | World | News

Bali, Indonesia, is a renowned tropical paradise that tops many travellers’ bucket lists. Yet, off its southeastern coast lie two lesser-known gems: Lembongan Island and Nusa Ceningan, which hold their own allure for visitors.  The connection between these two islands is as intriguing as the territories themselves. The famed Yellow Bridge, with its striking aesthetics, … Read more

Aussie tourists warned about smuggling drugs into Bali as Brazilian teen faces death penalty

By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia 03:49 08 Feb 2023, updated 04:53 08 Feb 2023 Teen could face death penalty in Bali for smuggling drugs Comes after Aussie man escaped same punishment Other prohibited activities in Bali can result in jail time A young tourist could face the death penalty after she allegedly attempted … Read more

Pictures of Bali’s monsoon ‘garbage season’ leave tourists appalled on plastic beaches

A group of Kiwis confront the plastic pollution crisis in Hawai‘i. Video / Molly Floyd Photos of Bali’s beaches covered in plastic debris have left Australian tourists shocked, raising questions about the island’s ability to maintain its status as a cherished tourist destination. The pictures, shared by a Sydney woman online, show the renowned Legian … Read more

Nations rolling out red carpet for Chinese tourists

Indonesian Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun said on Friday that his country welcomes Chinese people to visit after Beijing optimized its COVID-19 response policy. He said that Chinese people who wish to enter Indonesia for purposes such as tourism, government duties, business meetings, purchasing goods and transit are eligible to apply for a visa on arrival, which … Read more

Three dolphins swim free in Indonesia after years confined to a tiny hotel pool

Three bottlenose dolphins were released into the open sea in Indonesia on Saturday after years of being confined for the amusement of tourists who would touch and swim with them. As red and white Indonesian flags fluttered, underwater gates opened off the island of Bali to allow Johnny, Rocky and Rambo to swim free. The … Read more