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Bali is relatively small, but it can take a long time to travel around. Here are the best ways to get around on the “island of the gods.”
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Free Things to Do
From admiring the sunset to seeing traditional artisans in action, many of Bali's most amazing experiences are free of charge. Here's our pick of the best.
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Best Road Trips
Driving in Bali is not for the faint-hearted, but it offers ample rewards. Try these top road trips for a taste of Bali's beaches, jungles and mountains.
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BALI, INDONESIA - JANUARY 28 : Tourists sit on the coloured beanbags under the Balinese umbrellas as they enjoy the sunset at a cafe on January 28, 2021 in Double Six beach, Bali, Indonesia. In Bali, famed among tourists for its beaches and sunsets, the northwest monsoon brings a different kind of arrival - vast amounts of plastic waste. From December to March, so much trash washes up on the beaches that the local government struggles to keep up and clean up. Locals and workers have together been collecting 80 tonnes of waste a day as it washes ashore at world-famous beaches from Seminyak to Kuta, the local government said. Almost 75 percent of it is plastic, according to a study by the Center of Remote Sensing and Ocean Sciences at Bali's Udayana University. In the absence of tourism due to Covid-19, the trash problem has become obvious on beaches almost entirely devoid of visitors. Indonesia is part of the U.N.'s Clean Seas campaign, which aims to halt the tide of plastic trash polluting the oceans. As part of its commitment, the government has vowed to reduce marine plastic waste by 70 percent by 2025. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images)
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Sustainable Travel

Bali set to tackle overtourism and misbehaving visitors with a cap on arrivals

May 29, 2023 • 4 Min read

To make its tourism sector more sustainable – and tourists’ behavior better – the authorities in Bali might cap the number of annual arrivals.

Beaches
Phuket vs Bali: how to choose between the two divine islands
Apr 6, 2023 • 8 Min read
It’s a hard choice indeed to pick between these two paradise-like islands in Southeast Asia. So we’ve asked a pair of writers to make the case for each.
Festivals & Events
The best times to visit Bali for every kind of traveler
Aug 24, 2022 • 8 Min read
With awesome scenery, rich culture and balmy temperatures, Bali could be the perfect Southeast Asian destination. Here are the best times to visit.
COVID-19
Bali will end costly quarantine rule for travelers on March 14
Mar 4, 2022 • 3 Min read
Travelers heading to Bali will no longer need to stay in mandatory hotel quarantine as of March 14.
Public Transport
The best ways to get around Bali
Feb 19, 2022 • 7 Min read
Bali is relatively small, but it can take a long time to travel around. Here are the best ways to get around on the “island of the gods.”
Hiking
7 gorgeous hikes in Bali you can't miss
Feb 17, 2022 • 8 Min read
Take in Bali’s delightful landscapes, wildlife and culture on these seven hikes that range from wonderful multi-day treks to easy, accessible rambles.
Beaches
The 12 most beautiful beaches in Bali for an island escape
Feb 3, 2022 • 7 Min read
Bali is blessed with a full hand of beautiful beaches, from buzzing surf hubs to wild strips of black volcanic sand. Here's a guide to Bali's best beaches.
Activities
The best of Bali: top ways to find your own piece of paradise
Feb 3, 2022 • 9 Min read
The paradise that is Bali has plenty to do, and it's not just about the beaches. Here are the best things to do on this idyllic Indonesian island.
Activities
14 free things to do in Bali for paradise without the price tag
Jan 26, 2022 • 10 Min read
From admiring the sunset to seeing traditional artisans in action, many of Bali's most amazing experiences are free of charge. Here's our pick of the best.
Road Trips
Bali's best road trips: surf beaches, temples and everything in between
Nov 26, 2021 • 7 Min read
Driving in Bali is not for the faint-hearted, but it offers ample rewards. Try these top road trips for a taste of Bali's beaches, jungles and mountains.