Bali Upgrades Safety Training for Rafting Guides
Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…
Bali Guides Demand Decisive Action Against Illegally Working Foreigners
The Association of Indonesian Tourist Guides (HPI) in Bali is sounding the alarm: Unlicensed foreign tour guides and workers are increasingly active on the island.
According to the head of the association, I Nyoman Nuarta, the situation is getting out of control. Illegal workers undermine Bali’s image, create unfair competition, and even have the potential to pr…
Tourist Scams in Komodo: Authorities Move Against Illegal Guides
Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia’s key tourist hubs, is facing a serious security crisis. Authorities are convinced that illegal guides are to blame.
The local parliament (DPRD) of West Manggarai has demanded that the police take immediate action following reports of numerous incidents. Tourists accuse the illegals not only of selling substandard t…
Bali Excursions from MyBaliTrips.com
We invite you to travel around the island of Bali!
If this is your first time on the island, leaving without admiring the main treasures of the paradise island will be simply outrageous and unacceptable!
Ubud Art Market: Complete Guide to Shopping in Bali's Most Iconic Market
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
Best Time to Visit Borneo, Flores & Papua by Month
Many travellers who already know Bali well start looking towards other Indonesian islands. Some dream of seeing orangutans in the jungles of Borneo, others are drawn to the volcanoes and traditional v…
Description of surf spots in Bali
📌 Useful Bali surfing guides (by bali.live editors):…
Bali is beautiful because you can enjoy good surfing all year round here. Dozens of surf spots on different sides of the island allow you to surf in almost any wind, tide (tide chart for Bali), and sw…
Lost Hikers Safely Rescued from Mount Batukaru
In Tabanan, rescuers saved three young hikers who got lost while descending Mount Batukaru. The group included a 17-year-old Indonesian citizen and two 18-year-old Russian citizens. They were found al…
Bali’s Best Non-Touristy Mountains for Hiking
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
