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‘Why should Bali be sold cheaply?’: Officials mull higher tourist tax to deter misbehaving visitors

Bali welcomed 5.24 million foreign visitors, or 45 per cent of overall foreign visitors to Indonesia, in 2023.
Bali welcomed 5.24 million foreign visitors, or 45 per cent of overall foreign visitors to Indonesia, in 2023.

Bali to collect tourism tax from Feb 14

The new tourism tax applies to those who are visiting mainland Bali as well as its surrounding islands.
The new tourism tax applies to those who are visiting mainland Bali as well as its surrounding islands.

Grilled seafood and more around Bali’s Jimbaran

While many cater to the well-heeled, there are options that will not make a big dent on your pocket.
While many cater to the well-heeled, there are options that will not make a big dent on your pocket.

Work from anywhere: Living it up in Bali while running a business in Singapore

Mr Gabriel Wong and his family stayed in Bali for a month as a trial run for their work from anywhere plan. They intend to run their digital marketing agency from the popular tourist island.
Mr Gabriel Wong and his family stayed in Bali for a month as a trial run for their work from anywhere plan. They intend to run their digital marketing agency from the popular tourist island.

Smile & snap, you're in Bali

Insta-worthy Bali: Cafes, beach clubs and photo spots for the perfect shots

Eat To Live

Spice up that raw veggie salad with sambal

Naughty Nuri's: From Bali with swank

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