I first landed in Bali in November 1993. Unlike today, the airport wasn’t jammed with flights from around the world, rather you caught one of the few flights from Jakarta each day and entered the ...

Bali travel rules are expected to tighten soon. Travellers may face new entry checks as the island pivots towards ‘quality ...

Today, it’s hard to remember when Bali was a refuge for broke hippies, surfers and backpackers. Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Liz Thach writes about wine business and wine lifestyle. The next time you visit Bali, you cannot only taste delicious ...

The island's resorts, beaches, and clubs have only gotten better. Here's how to plan your perfect trip. The island felt different, in more ways than one. Over the course of my weeklong visit, I ...

Thanks to its gorgeous beaches, world-famous hotels, and strong cultural identity, the Indonesian island of Bali attracts millions of curious tourists every year—and visitor numbers only continue to ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. I still remember the first time I visited Bali many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Jun 30, 2025, 09:32am EDT Sri Lanka became an independent country on ...