Bali Governor Thanks International Tourists For Paying Tourism Tax

Tourists traveling to Bali quite rightly want to be off the plane and into their accommodation as quickly as possible. Here at The Bali Sun, we are all too aware that over the peak travel season, encountering queues at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is an all too common occurrence, which is why …

In Bali, the moon is one of the most important influences on island life. To this day, Balinese people will conduct special prayers and ceremonies on tilem, the new moon, and purnama, the full moon. This week’s new supermoon will be honored with special prayers in nearly every household in the land, and the moon …

Anyone who has visited Uluwatu in the last three years will be all too familiar with the issues at the tourist hotspots’ traffic congestion, to put it mildly. Tourists planning on visiting Bali’s Uluwatu in the near future, we hate to be the ones to break it to you, but you know that here at …

For those amongst us who are familiar with arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at peak rush hour or anytime during the high season, we know all too well how intense the queue can be. From immigration to baggage collection, queue times have reached into the hours in the past, and leaders …

Bali’s first-ever international photography festival will be coming to the island in less than a month. The FOTO Bali Festival will be held at Nuanu Creative City from 3rd June to 12th July 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most talented photographers. It promises to be one of the artistic highlights of the year. …

Here at The Bali Sun, we have to admit that Kuta is something of a love-it-or-hate-it destination. As polarising as it is, leaders are working around the clock to make Bali’s most famous beach resort a world-class destination. Let us tell you, the hard work is starting to pay off. Kuta Beach is making a …

Adventure activities have long been the most in demand adventures for Bali tourists. From clifftop hikes to other ATV riding through the island’s jungles, there is an adrenaline-fuelled adventure to be had around every corner in Bali. One of the most exciting adventure activities in Bali is white water rafting. You can take it from us …

Bali’s Gianyar Regency is home to some of the island’s most popular cultural tourist destinations. Gianyar Regency is perhaps best known as the home of Ubud, Bali’s arts and culture capital, which welcomes millions of tourists every year. Ubud has become something of a spiritual pilgrimage destination for international travelers, and now leaders are teaming …

With growing concern about travelers with the outbreak of Hantavirus, Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is upping its biosecurity measures to help keep passengers safe. The outbreak of the Hantavirus on the MV Hondius has sparked an international response. While top health leaders, including the World Health Organisation, have issued statements confirming that …

Bali’s Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand travel destinations in all of Indonesia right now. The outlying island is best known for iconic landmarks like Kelingking Beach and Diamond Beach, and is seeing more tourists stay for longer. With more visits comes more investment and more development on the island, and access across …

With the rise of the multi-stop vacation in Bali and around Indonesia, tourists are always on the lookout for more affordable and efficient ways to travel. Typically, the most popular way to travel around Bali is with a private driver or on a motorcycle taxi; for those braving between islands, fast boats are the best …

Bali’s Nuanu Creative City is a one-of-a-kind destination that can be found just a stone’s throw from one of the island’s most important cultural landmarks, Tanah Lot. Nuanu Creative City in Tabanan Regency is a 44-hectare creative hub home to everything from a beach club to artists’ studios, event spaces, and even residential quarters. Nuanu …