Bali has banned menstruating women from entering their temples because period blood is 'dirty' and will 'contaminate' the religious sites. The holiday island has recently launched a crackdown on ...

I’ve just arrived in Bali after a short stop in Singapore, where I practically OD’d on hawker center delicacies. Let me tell you: after a few weeks here on the Island of the Gods, I’m ...

Thousands of Australians flying to Bali on Friday are probably unaware of the shock awaiting them just a few hours later - and it could cost them. The Indonesian island will celebrate the ...

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia are banning "menstruating tourists" from entering temples over concerns that "dirty" period blood will contaminate their holy sites.

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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 ...

Tourists are prohibited from swimming at the beach due to the high waves ranging from 2 to 3 meters on the south coast.

To protect the island’s ‘cultural integrity and sacred sites’ restrictions on clothing and behaviour have just been announced by Bali’s governor Bali is a wildly popular tourist ...

A flight carrying more than 200 people from Bali, Indonesia to Melbourne, Australia was forced to turn around after a passenger tried to force open a plane door as the aircraft flew over the ...

Aussie tourists heading to Bali will now need to adhere to even stricter rules when exploring the island after Balinese officials announced this week they are updating their international tourism ...