Aug
29
2025
Tourists visiting Bali have been ordered to carry their passports at all times as part of an immigration crackdown.
Passport Checks At The Beach: Bali Tells Tourists ‘Carry Your Papers Or Else’
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Warning About Airbnb’s With Good Reviews – But Aren’t What They Seem
Aug
10
2022
A TikToker booked a night at an Airbnb in Bali for her anniversary. She’d found a ‘villa’ with an infinity pool that overlooked a rainforest. It was part of a larger property with amenities (plenty of hotels sell rooms through Airbnb!). There were good reviews.
She showed up and found an abandoned villa, a pool filled with algae, a restaurant that was shut down – the entire property abandoned. Broken windows abounded.
Loyalty Lobby Blogger Kicked Out Of Bali For False Story About Long Immigration Lines
Aug
03
2022
The Loyalty Lobby blog recently wrote a post, that apparently went viral, claiming that immigration lines in Bali were five hours long, that the airport had “Become A Total Hellhole” and warning people to stay away. He said people were crying and needed medical attention during their waits.
In fact it took the blogger who writes under the name Sebastian Powell 53 minutes to get through immigration. His story was apparently based on what one traveler told him about their experience.
Bali’s Governor: Tourists Stay Away, You’re Our Biggest Mistake
Oct
13
2021
Bali planned to re-open to American tourism this month Instead they’re reducing quarantine requirements to 5 days I’m feeling good about my decision to drop Bali as a destination next month. Bali has been pushing hard against the string of the Indonesian government since last year.
Now Bali’s governor claims tourism isn’t actually good for Bali after all, despite representing over 50% of GDP.
How Bali Plans To Re-Open To Americans Next Month
Sep
29
2021
Bali’s Vice Governor has announced that tourism will re-open in October, limited to visitors from four countries. Americans are included.
The Andaz Bali Opens In A Week, Here’s A Preview
Apr
02
2021
The Andaz Bali was originally slated to open in 2016. It’s finally on the cusp of becoming available to guests – in just a week. Right next to the Hyatt Regency, it’s a smaller and more boutique property. The hotel features low rise buildings, as is common in Bali, meaning ocean views are somewhat obscured. The main pool is an infinity pool facing the beach.
Plenty of photos have been made available by those that have toured the property. It looks gorgeous.
Leaked Memo: Bali Plans Tourism Re-Opening December 1
Nov
11
2020
A leaked memo has detailed Bali’s tourism re-opening plans. On Friday, November 6th a government meeting took place at the Astor hotel between Bali’s airport authority, Director General of Indonesian Health, and Minister of Maritime Affairs. The memo details the plan for Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport to begin accepting international tourists on December 1. Bali’s Governor confirms the meeting.
Police Caught On Video Extorting Tourist In Bali
Sep
06
2020
In a video shot last year, that only recently went viral, Bali police officers are videotaped extorting a Japanese tourist.
The visitor was driving a motorbike without its headlights on, which is required both day and night in Indonesia. The maximum fine is less than US$7. However the officers demand one million Indonesian Rupees in cash (about ten times the maximum fine). Since the man didn’t have that much, they haggled and accepted a lower amount. And by the way the officers who approached him aren’t even traffic cops.
