The island of Menjangan in northern Bali is set to be protected from large-scale development and an influx of tourists. The authorities are discussing a new status for the area with a dual purpose—eco…
Sangeh Monkey Forest in Badung (not to be confused with the 'monkey forest' in Ubud) is preparing a new way to 'delve deeper' into the jungle.
The administration plans to add a walking path in the western, sparsely visited part of the nutmeg forest. The route is intended to be laid behind the Pura Pucak Sari temple and lead to the existing t…
The “Nusa Penida 2025” festival concluded on Nusa Penida. For four days, the island was alive with music, dance, and the sea. The festival brought together a parade of Balinese culture, a local artisa…
The Indonesian government is launching a pilot project to promote the concept of “clean tourism” in Bali. This initiative aims to improve the environmental conditions and support the tourism industry.
It’s a question that occasionally crosses the minds of those lucky enough to find themselves in Bali: Where do you go for a weekend getaway when you’re already in a tropical haven? One stand…
On August 15, 2025, one of the most famous eco-resorts on the island, Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, burned down in the village of Buwit in Tabanan. The flames engulfed the buildings during the day, and st…
Munduk is a small mountain village in the north of the island, located at around 800 metres above sea level. People come here for peace and quiet, jungle trekking and a unique climate. The area is kno…
The Indonesian government has announced a shift to the concept of regenerative tourism in response to the issues caused by mass flows of travelers to Bali and other popular destinations. This approach…
Bali is preparing the Jatiluwih Fun Run 2026 — a run through the Jatiluwih rice terraces in Tabanan. It is planned for 20 June 2026.
The route will pass through one of the island’s most famous locations. The Jatiluwih rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage site and have long been one of the symbols of “green” Bali.
Panglipuran Village in Bali has received the Kalpataru Lestari award ('second star' of the main environmental award) from Indonesia’s Ministry of the Environment. This is recognition for decades of wo…
