The Bali Sun

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 …

If you were to ask local residents in Bali’s Ubud what they would like to see changed about their home, the first would be the traffic, and the second would be the state of the sidewalks. If you were to ask tourists, they would say the same thing. We know, here at The Bali Sun, …

It’s colder than usual, the rupiah is dropping, it’s the beginning of the high season, but it’s not feeling super busy… what is happening to Bali this week? The Bali Central Statistics Agency has been talking to the media about all the latest travel data, and it makes for very interesting reading. We here at …

The high season for vacations in Bali is here, but has anyone else noticed it hasn’t been super warm this past week? Locals in several areas of Bali have experienced cooler-than-usual temperatures over the past few days, and the team at the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has spoken to reporters about why this …

Bali has taken development to the next level. Once upon a time, the island saw the development of individual hotels and villas, then things shifted towards the development of bigger resorts and residential complexes, and for the last 5 years, there has been a growing focus on whole new cities and special economic zones, from …