At a beach club after a friend’s wedding,the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.
“Overtourism” puts the blame on the tourists,when the real issue has been governments’ poor management of destinations.
As the holiday island shifts away from its reputation as a cheap backpacker haven,here are some ways you can do good while having a good time.
These baskets are everywhere in Bali,and I’ve never paid them much attention. How embarrassing is it that I know nothing about this daily part of Balinese culture?
A Perth family’s holiday to Bali has turned into a nightmare after mother Kristy Reyment was admitted to intensive care with pneumonia,the family-of-five now stuck on the island indefinitely.
A local iconic attraction actually worth visiting,a rainforest eco lodge,Indonesia’s first natural wine bar,and more.
Drew Donal Ireland faces more than two years in prison if found guilty of striking his Indonesian girlfriend,who he told he was in the Australian special forces.
The new rules aim to restore ‘quality and dignity’ to the island after a series of disturbing incidents,including tourists posing nude at sacred sites.
Authorities are weighing up a tourist quota in response to visitors disrespecting cultural norms,breaking the law and breaching visa rules.
Batik Air offers no-frills flights to Bali that are efficient and friendly. Just don’t expect any entertainment.
Exhausted by work and the demands of parenting,a Perth journalist and her partner quit their jobs,packed up their family and headed overseas for a midlife break.