Summiting Sacred Mount Agung Is A Challenge Worth Taking On This Bali Vacation

One of Bali’s most famous wild animals is the macaque monkey. These beautiful and super-intelligent primates hold deep spiritual significance for Balinese people and can be found in their natural habitats from Ubud to Uluwatu and plenty of forested areas in between.  While the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple have been described as running a ‘criminal …

Once upon a time, we could jet off on vacation for two weeks and not be contacted by folks back home, for better or for worse. We’d have to wait to get our vacation snap developed and printed, and would proudly show them to friends and family in a beautiful bound photo album. With phones …

The dry season is becoming increasingly extreme in Bali year on year. It is an issue being faced around the country and around the world. As the climate changes, the impact is felt by the most vulnerable people, and the Bali Government is working to implement anticipatory measures to support both local communities and tourists …

Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The airport has long worked to upgrade facilities to make travel more comfortable, and this Independence Day, it opened new facilities to the public.  Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), which is …

Indonesia is still coming to grips with the impact of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands on Saturday 15th August. On Monday 17th August, a second significant earthquake hit the region, best known internationally for tourism hotspots like Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park.  Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park have …

Indonesia is in a state of shock following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands in East Nusa Tenggara in the early hours of Saturday 15th August. Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed. The latest …

Here at The Bali Sun, if you ever catch us daydreaming, chances are our minds have floated over to Nusa Lembongan. This is one of our favourite spots in all of Indonesia, and honestly, it’s hard to haul ourselves back to Bali if we’ve retreated to the outlying islands.  It’s fair to say that anyone …

Here at The Bali Sun, it is no secret how much we love North Bali. This stunning region of Bali is home to some of our favorite spots in all of the province…dare we say the whole world. With North Bali home to jungles, incredible coastline, ancient cities, and some of the most welcoming hotels, …

There are a few destinations in Bali that have been slowly appearing on more ‘must-travel’ trending lists for the last few years. Munduk is one of them. It’s not hard to see why this stunning north Bali jungle escape is home to some of the most stunning views the island has to offer.  Bali is …

Bali is a province that is many things to many people. To more than 4 million people, this province is home. For more than 7.5 million international travelers every year, this island is the vacation destination of dreams, and for more than 150,000 foreign workers, investors, business owners, and spouses, it is the place where …

Transportation is once again hitting headlines in Bali this week. With the South Bali Ring Road now under construction, all eyes are falling on major public transportation upgrades set to change the way local people and tourists interact with the south coast forever. Badung Regency is home to top destinations like Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, …

Tourists planning day trips to Nusa Penida from Bali may soon need to reconsider their travel itineraries. Leaders in Nusa Penida are looking to change the time of the final boat crossing of the day to help better organize the tourist fast boat and ferry system, but it could throw a spanner in the works …