More Bali Tourists Are Shipping Souvenirs Home But Is It Value For Money?

2026 is proving to be an up-and-down year for travel. The conflict in the Middle East is understandably making tourists and travellers nervous about flying long haul, especially given the major travel disruptions we saw earlier in the year. The cost of living is also playing a huge part in travelers’ decision-making process, but one …

Connectivity to Bali for Australian tourists is about to get even better. On 22nd June, Virgin Australia will launch a new direct service to Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from Canberra. This marks the start of opening up more travel options for holidaymakers and Bali lovers from the Australian Capital Territory. This is …

Uluwatu’s issues with traffic congestion are beyond a joke at this point. The problem with traffic congestion on the Bukit has been talked about by local residents and tourists for years, and leaders are now stepping up and introducing new traffic flows that should help alleviate traffic jams in the popular vacation hotspots. It’s not …

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations right now. Much of what tourists call Uluwatu is actually known locally as Pecatu, with Uluwatu making up only a small section. As the area grapples with rampant development, local residents are voicing their concerns about what is happening in their communities.  This week has seen …

Police have been deployed at Canggu’s top tourist beach for the next few days. This week marks Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri in Indonesia. While Bali is a predominantly Balinese Hindu province, the Islamic holiday is observed as a public holiday nationwide, with millions of families traveling nationwide to celebrate the occasion. North Kuta, which includes …

Bali’s Nusa Penida is booming in demand with tourists right now. The outlying island is fast becoming one of the most popular spots for holidaymakers visiting Bali Province, and it is working to improve services and the overall experience for tourists. New changes will help make the arrivals process smoother for everyone. The Klungkung Regency …

Bali’s Penglipuran Village has been setting the standard for tourism destination in Bali, and worldwide, for more than a decade. As the winner of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Best Tourism Village in the World, the team behind the attraction and residential community knows a thing or two about how to make an attraction worth …

Tourists going on vacation in Bali are always on the lookout for ways to stay active and nurture their creativity. From silver making to painting, from cloth weaving to perfume making, Bali’s Canggu is a little creative hub in its own right. This month, the island’s hottest vacation resort has welcomed a new creative workshop …

Indonesian Immigration has been intensifying efforts to crack down on content creation, influencing, and other types of unpaid activity by foreigners in Bali this month. It is not only immigration officials in Indonesia, but in Thailand too, with Thailand even going so far as to end the 60-day visa-free travel policy for 93 countries. All …

Tourists heading to Bali this peak season can book their fast boat trips to the outlying islands with greater peace of mind. Travelers departing on fast boats from Sanur can now have their trip covered by Jasindo Travel Insurance, which has partnered with Sanur Harbor to create a safer travel experience for all. Over the …

Denpasar is such an underrated tourist destination. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for Denpasar as a travel destination. We understand holidaymakers want to kick back on the beach and enjoy the sunshine, but for travellers looking to experience authentic modern life in Bali, Denpasar is where it’s at. Honestly, Denpasar is …

Book lovers unite! Bali is celebrating the opening of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at Discovery Mall Bali in Kuta. This annual mega book sale is the perfect place to find your Bali vacation read or even stock up on some great value bestsellers before you head home.  The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair …