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!
Food markets and stores in Ubud. Where to buy fruits and vegetables in Ubud?
If you’ve decided to fill a large basket with fresh vegetables and fruits at a lower price than in a supermarket, you need to visit the traditional vegetable market in the morning. Balinese markets ha…
Bali: A Family Trip Everyone Will Love
Bali is a great choice for a family trip.
Here you can easily combine time by the ocean, a look at the island's nature and culture, and activities that appeal to kids and adults alike. And once the itinerary is set and you no longer have…
Nusa Penida’s New Tourist Fee System Sparks Traffic Chaos
On September 1, 2026, a new system for collecting the tourist levy, called One Gate One Destination, officially came into force on Nusa Penida. The reform, set out in local Regulation No. 4 of 2026, h…
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…
Where to Spot Birds-of-Paradise in the Wild
Birds-of-paradise are easy to find in wildlife documentaries and lists of the planet’s most unusual animals. But how and where can you see them in real life? These birds live deep in the forests of Ne…
