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For two solid years during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bali was closed to the world, causing many of us to leave and go home to our countries of origin. by Indonesia Expat - August 4, 2022 I travelled back to the UK from Bali as it closed down to tourists — here is what it was like to be back in England during the pandemic and what it feels like to re-visit Bali now. Bali is joyfully embracing visitors...

Tourists enjoy a quad-bike tour through the countryside near Ubud in Bali. Picture: Donna Page By Donna Page Updated August 5 2022 - 7:43am, first published 7:00am IF it weren't for all the people wearing face masks in the heart of Bali's most popular beach town of Kuta, it would be difficult to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic almost crippled the Indonesian holiday island. Australian tourists...

Asia, Indonesia, Bali. Woman working from home sitting in garden furniture surrounded by tropical plants, using laptop computer and mobile phone and reaching for a coffee.Martin Puddy | Digitalvision | Getty Images Published Wed, Jul 27 20229:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Jul 27 20229:55 AM EDT Molly Schiff The concept of working remotely isn’t new. But it really took the world by storm at the onset of the...

Published: July 20, 2022 World-renowned Travel + Leisure Magazine has announced its winners for the annual World’s Best Awards. Bali has reason to celebrate as the island’s cultural capital Ubud has been named the Best City in Asia in 2022. Whatsmore, four of the top five east hotel resorts in Indonesia are in Bali too. What makes the awards so special is that the winners are decided by readers,...

Published: July 13, 2022 Benoa Habour is about to receive a huge investment of funds to create what will be known as the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The development is partially funded by the Indonesian government and is being delivered by the private company Pelindo. The investment, totaling nearly USD 80 million has been signed off, and will be used to develop the infrastructure and waterways...