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A serious incident is unfolding on one of Bali’s most popular beaches. On Sunday, 7th June, two children were playing football on Kuta Beach, near the shoreline, when they were swept out to sea. On Tuesday afternoon, despite intensive efforts from Search and Rescue teams, the two children had not been found. Two local children, …

June is shaping up to be the best month of the year to be in Bali for culturally curious tourists. Not only are we celebrating the Balinese Hindu festival of Galungan later in the month, but we are also celebrating the return of the Bali Arts Festival. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big …

Bali’s peak travel season is here, and the long school holidays are just around the corner. With the island about to see a huge surge in holidaymaker arrivals, leaders have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure everything is safe and ready for the school break. Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, …

Mount Batur is one of Bali’s most impressive natural landscapes. The active volcano receives thousands of tourists every week, both those who make the trek to the summit and those who take part in sunrise jeep tours on its black-sand slopes. While the majority of tourists respect the environment during their visit, it seems that …

It’s all happening in Bali this month. With the peak travel season now fully in swing and the long school holidays just around the corner, there are events every day of the week. We have parties, festivals, sports events, and cultural celebrations. June is one of the best times of year to be a tourist …

Here at The Bali Sun, we take travel safety very seriously indeed. From scams to theft, political unrest to natural disasters, part of our job as Bali’s leading English-language travel news outlet is to bring our readers up-to-the-minute information on travel safety. Right now, our live Travel Safety Index is giving an ‘elevated’ reading; here …

Bali is one of the world’s most incredible destinations for lovers of art and culture. With a wealth of artistic heritage to explore, tourists can get lost for days on end exploring museums, galleries, temples, palaces, and artisanal markets. It is fair to say that Bali is home to more than its fair share of …

Bali is one of the most creative islands in the world, and it’s just one of the many reasons we love it here. It seems that Bali’s creativity knows no bounds, and this is not a new phenomenon. For centuries, Bali has been home to artisans and craftspeople who have literally woven the fabric of …

Everything is getting more expensive these days. Wouldn’t you agree? Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen the shoestring budget of $10 a day steadily increase dollar by dollar over the years. The question we get asked a lot is whether or not Bali is even an affordable destination anymore. Our quick answer is always …

The Kura Kura Special Economic Zone is set to become Bali’s next biggest lifestyle and residential destination. The Indonesian Government is hopeful that Kura Kura will blossom into a global financial hub, while also becoming a pioneer in the knowledge, innovation, and education space. Within the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone sits the Mitsubishi Estate, …

It was only a couple of days ago that here at The Bali Sun, we were reporting on the unusually cool temperatures that are being felt across the island. Kintamani has been especially chilly this week, and how many of us have heard a strained “Aku dingiiiiiin” as we walk about in the early morning…just …

Here at The Bali Sun, we are always here to report on the latest news for travelers, and that includes updates from the Indonesian Immigration and the Ministry of Tourism. Huge news coming in from Jakarta right now that visa-free travel could be about to return for Bali’s top international arrivals. With the long school …