That year, 1.4 million international visitors landed in Bali. Last year, the number hit 5.2 million. Add to that 9.7 million domestic tourists, and the island has developed at breakneck speed to accommodate demand. Along with thousands of new hotels, restaurants and attractions, Bali has overtaken the Spanish resort island of Ibiza, home to Café … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In a 2022 investigation conducted by PETA, civet cats were discovered confined in cages, with one shown restlessly pacing. The animals were being fed a steady diet of coffee berries, so that their feces — containing partially digested coffee beans — can … Read more
If the idea of drinking civet cat coffee, which is made from feces from the Asian palm civet, is a turn-off, there may be yet another reason to rethink the drink. This week, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a warning aimed at tourists in Bali after an investigator showed undercover footage … Read more
In most parts of the planet, new year celebrations involve revellers partying noisily but on Nyepi Day, all you’re likely to hear are stray dogs barking and the buzz of insects. And instead of seeing in the new year with fireworks, it’s obligatory to turn your lights off. It’s not that the Indonesian island’s residents … Read more
A travel warning has been issued to people heading to Bali over a mandatory extra fee they’ll have to pay to enter the beautiful island. Travellers now have to pay an additional tourist tax, apart from the usual visa fee and the rule came into place on Feb. 14. All foreign nationals have to pay … Read more
Visit the Hotel Ease website, and you have to dig deep to find any mention of the certification … there it is on the Awards page, between a silver design gong from Italy for the Eat@Ease restaurant and a Hotels.com “Loved by Guest” winner badge from 2019. An outdoor area at Hotel Ease in Tsuen … Read more
VISITORS from across the globe flock to Bali for sun-drenched beaches and jungles that are wilder than the island’s notorious party scene. But a new secret spot with miles of untouched sands, a herd of swimming horses and a mystical culture that still practices ritual sacrifice is fast becoming the new go-to destination for those … Read more
After identifying and striking a deal with the owner – an Australian who bought the Boeing a decade before with the idea of turning it into a nightclub – Demin relocated it to a narrow plot of land he’d leased on the dramatic sea cliffs overlooking Nyang Nyang Beach, on Bali’s south coast. The glass-sided … Read more
TOURISTS can now stay in a Boeing 737-turned luxury hotel – with classic plane features to boot. The impressive jet – decked out with all the classic plane features, boasts a cockpit jacuzzi, open cargo door viewing spots and a roof terrace on the wing. 10 The converted Boeing 737 which is now a luxury … Read more
BALI, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, situated amidst picturesque rice fields and ancient temples, presents a unique haven for holistic rejuvenation. Going beyond mere premium, this retreat offers a transformative experience where wellness intertwines with cultural immersion. Embark on a daily enchanting ritual called “Scenography,” where local blessings … Read more
