Category: Bali news

It’s Galungan and Kuningan time again in Bali

The 10-day period of Galungan is one of the most important religious ceremonies in Bali. Every 210 days, based on the local Pawukon calendar, this island erupts with more color and festive buzz than its usual positive vibe. It celebrates…

Ashes to ashes, Funk to funky

After passing away at the age of 69, rock icon, David Bowie, requested in his will that he be cremated in Bali. In his 20-page will, filed in New York on 29 January, the singer is reported to have written that…

Bali airport closed due to Mount Rinjani volcano eruption

The most stunning attraction in Lombok, Mount Rinjani has become the reason why Bali and Lombok airports are closed. It had a small explosive eruption on October 25 and the ashes have been blowing together Denpasar airport due to wind…

Expat, Pray, Love: Moving to Bali

Bali is known as one of the most mystified places in the world for travellers. But the buzzing industry in the island also attracts a lot of expats to work in the hotels and restaurant management industry, as well as…

Bali Kite Festival

Bali Kite Festival 2015

When travelling the world, attending a festival in another country should always be at the top of your bucket list. Keeping your eyes and ears open for the next local event is a sure way to gain unique insight into…

Free Bali Tourist Visas for 30 New Countries

Good news Bali friends! As of June 2015, visas-on-arrival are now FREE for incoming tourists from 30 new countries, including France, the United States, Canada and Switzerland. This past week, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, aka Jokowi, signed a presidential decree that waives the USD$35 visa-on-arrival…

Villa-Bali.com Emirates partnership

Villa-Bali.com takes Emirates Partnership Global

If you haven’t heard already, Villa-Bali.com and Emirates are partnering together to bring you special promotions for your international travels. Last month it was a villa discount for Emirates passengers flying from France to Bali – this month, Villa-Bali.com is happy to announce…

Villa-Bali.com Emirates Parntership

Villa-Bali.com expands Emirates partnership to Scandinavia

The villa discount giveaways are not over, friends! As Villa-Bali.com rapidly expands its partnership with Emirates Airlines, international travellers are reaping the benefits more than ever before. Emirates passengers travelling to Bali from France, the Netherlands, and now from Scandinavia too…