Bali Tourism Rapidly Increasing
It appears the number of Australian tourists travelling to Bali has increased significantly in the first half of the year, rather than decreasing in the wake of the TV show “What Really Happens in Bali”. Approximately 1.7 million tourists traveled to Bali during the first half of 2014, which represented a 15.75% increase over the […]
Read MoreNew Kuta Beach Hotel Opening Soon
World’s largest international serviced residence operator, Ascott Limited, will soon open a new hotel located on Kuta Beach later this year. Ascott Limited, established a franchise agreement with PT Menara Permata Propertindo, who will operate the 194-unit Citadines Kuta Beach Bali. Ascott Limited chief executive Lee Chee Koon, said the franchise agreement marks a new […]
Read MoreDengue Fever Vaccine Possible By 2015
Recent reports from a international pharmaceutical firm, suggests a vaccine for dengue fever could be made available as early as 2015. Mr. Guillaume Leroy, the vice president of the French firm Sanofi Pasteur, made the announcement during a dengue forum over the weekend, which was held by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Mr. Leroy […]
Read MoreBuleleng Airport On Hold
The Governor of Bali, has said the development of the Buleleng International Airport is currently on hold until after the conclusion of the presidential election. Buleleng International Airport development plan, has been included in budgeting legislation, which will be submitted to the central government following the final conclusion of the presidential election. Funding for the […]
Read MoreEvery 9 Days 1 Aussie Dies In Bali
Bali is a place where anything can happen at any second, like fights, drunken falls causing the worst kind of accidents, bag snatching, traffic accidents, pick pocketing, and laced drinks to name a few. Unfortunately, from what starts out to be good fun, ends up being a nightmare for some people holidaying on the island. […]
Read MoreInteresting Bali TV Series Coming Soon
Every year, close to one million Aussie holidaymakers and expats pour into the magical island of Bali seeking sun, fun and sometimes a new life. For many, it’s a place of adventure, opportunity and non-stop partying, but this island paradise can turn into a living hell. What really happens in Bali gives viewers unprecedented access […]
Read MoreAir Asia X to make Bali a major offshore hub for Australia
According to AirAsia and AirAsia X founder Tony Fernandes, Bali is not just good for a holiday, but also for a low cost longer haul airliner hub. However, the airlines management have not exactly been running around Australia shouting the news from all of the usual places. Never draw attention to strategically crucial plans, and […]
Read MoreSouth African In Trouble with Customs
Drugs amounting to 1.54 kilograms of methamphetamines, were recently found in the possession of 58-year-old South African man, Henri Lubbe. The drugs were discovered by cutoms officials, after Mr. Lubbe landed in Bali on a flight from Hong Kong on Feb. 9th. Customs officials suspect the man could be connected to a Nigerian drug syndicate […]
Read MoreNew Zealand Woman detained.
A villa, which was raided in Nth. Kuta on February 12th, lead to the discovery of drugs and paraphernalia resulting in the arrest of a 37-year-old Sydney based New Zealand woman. According to press reports, police claim the raid uncovered 132 grams of MDMA and 27 grams of marijuana. Scales and plastic bags were also […]
Read MoreIs Bali Safe?
Is Bali safe? This is a very good question and is often asked on Bali forums. If you know Bali well and have an opinion on this subject, please let me know what you think. If you have not been to Bali, it will also be interesting to know how you perceive this important issue. […]
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