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Galungan Day is happening tomorrow, and Bali is buzzing with preparations for the big day. Galungan and Kuningan are the Balinese Hindu festivals of the celebration of good over evil, and anyone on the island right now will have seen penjor, the tall decorated bamboo poles, installed outside every home and along every street. Galungan …

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The sun is shining in Bali, the long school holidays are getting underway, it’s Galungan, and everything feels like it might just be OK! Everything is OK when you’re on vacation in Bali, though, right? If anything, it might be a little too hot out there, which is why it’s important to include a few …

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We get it, Bali’s beaches are amongst some of the best in the world. We get it too that Ubud is the most incredible cultural capital tourists could ask for, but at The Bali Sun, we are taking a moment to appreciate the real underappreciated regions of Bali.  We love the beach, don’t get us wrong. We …

Read More about Holidaying In The Highlands: Tourists Weigh Up Bedugul Or Kintamani For Bali’s Cool Air Escapes 

Tourists traveling to Bali and other top destinations in Indonesia are being warned about the risks of heatstroke. With scorching temperatures set to hit Bali in the coming weeks, both local communities and tourists are being urged to take sun safety seriously, especially for young children.  Speaking to reporters, Siti Rizki Fauziah, a lecturer in …

Read More about Bali Tourists Issued With Heatstroke Warnings Especially In Children

One of Bali’s most popular museums has just received a major award. The Pasifka Museum has won the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026 award. Located in Nusa Dua, the museum is home to a stunning collection of art and cultural artifacts from across the Asia Pacific region. For tourists seeking art, culture, …

Read More about Top Bali Museum Receives International Award For Outstanding Tourist Experiences

Anyone visiting Bali for the first time has to visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art in Ubud. The incredible museum, also known simply as ARMA, has been a beacon among Bali’s most influential cultural institutions for 30 years. It is also a highly acclaimed hotel resort.  ARMA has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The …

Read More about Bali’s Most Famous Art And Culture Museum Celebrates 30 Years Of Inspiring Tourists 

Here at The Bali Sun, we had hoped to report that major changes are coming into effect to help reduce traffic congestion in Canggu. We’ve been keeping an eye on updates from the Badung Transportation Agency, which, in early June, suggested that major upgrades were on the cards, but news this week says that plans …

Read More about Planned Traffic Flow Changes In Canggu Cancelled As Bali’s Tourist Congestion Woes Worsen

Vacation villas in Bali are one of the most popular accommodation options for holidaymakers visiting the island. Villas have also been a go-to investment for local and international property developers and entrepreneurs looking to get in on Bali’s tourism boom. As more villas have popped up left, right and center, especially over the last five …

Read More about Bali Cracks Down On Illegally Operating Vacation Villas: Everything Tourists Need To Know

Do you feel it? Do you have a sense for it? Bali is getting busy, the sun is heating up, and we are here for it! The peak travel season has arrived in Bali, and with the long school holidays just days away, the island is going to welcome tens of thousands more holidaymakers, and …

Read More about Bali Is Starting To Feel Busy For Tourists As Long Holidays Kick Off

There are many different reasons why travellers may visit Bali. Some may come purely for vacation, others will come to visit family and friends, while others may come to volunteer, to create content, conduct a few business meetings, and take the time to add on some extra leisure days to make the most of the …

Read More about Bali Immigration Office Outlines Do’s And Don’ts Of Most In-Demand Tourist Visa Categories 

If you’ve been with us here at The Bali Sun for a while, you know how much we love North Bali. This part of the island is home to some of the most impressive waterfalls, pristine jungles, incredible beaches, and yes, secret islands. You may have already heard us talk about Menjangan Island, a little-known …

Read More about Hidden Bali Island Sand Bar Needs To Be On Tourists’ Radar