Bali has sun, surf, and spirituality – and visiting just got easier. One of the world’s favourite travel spots has finally given tourists (especially Australians) a reason to cheer. Bali is open to global tourism again. I just got back, and here’s what I learned about Bali after the pandemic.
Until recently, visiting Bali meant spending 3 days in quarantine at a government-approved hotel. That’s no longer the case. After almost two years of closure, Bali made a big announcement. From 14th March, vaccinated travellers no longer need to quarantine. They also don’t need to take a PCR test on arrival.
Bali is ready for your visit. The island has one of the highest vaccination rates in Indonesia. Get ready to enjoy everything Bali has to offer – it’s open for tourism again!
Last month (April) I travelled to Bali, just two weeks after travel rules had been lifted. The island had been nearly empty for two years. Most workers had gone back to farming just to get by.
Here’s what I got to learn about Bali, post pandemic:
Bali doesn’t get enough credit for its style. Its temple architecture is over 1,000 years old and rooted in Hindu tradition. You can also see a modern take on that style in many local shops and businesses. Bali mixes quality and creativity in a way that feels natural. Bali is no
Balinese people are so happy to see tourists return. But they’re still a little worried about future lockdowns after a to
As Bali reopens and foot traffic returns to local markets and boutiques, the window to get ahead of the competition is open — but it won’t stay that way for long. Tourists arriving from Australia, the UK, and across Asia are already spending freely, and many are actively looking for shops that can ship their purchases home.
Here’s the reality for retailers: a customer who knows they can ship from your store is a customer who buys more. They’re not constrained by baggage weight limits or the fear of something breaking in transit. That’s a direct lift to your average order value — no discounting required.
Pigee is currently onboarding Bali retailers ahead of the peak tourism season. Getting set up is free, and the process is straightforward — even if you’ve never offered shipping before. Pigee handles the carrier comparison, the booking, and the tracking, so your staff don’t need to become logistics experts overnight.
If you’re visiting Bali and shopping at a Pigee-enabled store, the process is simple:
No post office queues. No guessing which carrier to use. No anxiety about whether your handmade ceramics will survive the journey home in an overhead locker.
As Bali reopens and the island finds its rhythm again, this kind of frictionless experience is exactly what tourists — and retailers — have been waiting for.
Own a shop in Bali or planning to visit? Create a free Pigee account and discover how easy it is to send parcels internationally — straight from the store to the door.
