The island was synonymous with serene rice terraces and mesmerizing sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Back then, Bali still ...

Still, there are some things I wish I had known before packing my laptop, my sunscreen, and my sense of adventure. So, here ...

The favourite holiday destination among Australians will effectively shut down this weekend for the Nyepi holiday.

Bali has launched a sweeping new set of tourist rules to curb disrespectful behaviour, protect sacred sites, and preserve the ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Nyepi Day, marking the Saka New Year, is celebrated on Saturday, March 29, 2025. For Hindus, Nyepi is a ...

Under the new guidelines, foreign tourists “should observe and honour Balinese customs, traditions, and cultural practices, ...

Bali authorities have issued new guidelines to address “misbehaviour” among foreign tourists in a bid to protect the ...

Roosevelt wrote in 1930 that he couldn’t “stand idly by” and watch the impending “destruction” of Bali from the inevitable ...

Nyepi, which marks the Balinese New Year, is a traditional Hindu day of silence, and brings this island to a standstill, ...

To ensure participation in Nyepi, travelers are strongly advised to arrive in Bali by March 27, 2025. With the daily transportation routines disrupted, a straightforward message circulated among ...

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, but its expressions can vary significantly across regions. This is particularly evident when comparing Balinese Hind ...

Rules on what tourists should and shouldn’t wear have also cropped up across Europe. Albuferia in Portugal, as well as in ...