New Low Cost Flight To Bali Opens Up Vacation Options For Tourists

Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in Asia. As with any travel hotspot, though, scams are an issue. One of the most common scams seen in Bali and across the world is the money exchange scam. Despite this classic trick being exposed in viral videos time and again, tourists are still being duped, …

Bali’s most sacred volcano will be closed to the public for the next month. Mount Agung, which is Bali’s tallest and most spiritually significant peak, will be closed for cleaning ceremonies; this means that all tourist visits and hikes will be prohibited. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep our readers up to speed with …

With the conflict in the Middle East impacting global oil prices, leaders around the world are already starting to implement energy-saving measures. Indonesia is no exception. With new energy-saving measures introduced for civil servants and some students, the decision to implement measures this soon has got tourism leaders questioning if the travel sector will be …

The low season has been a long one in Bali this year, and so the island’s top attractions have been celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday and the huge influx of visitors that it brings. The national public holiday in Indonesia and school vacations have led to millions of people traveling nationwide, and, of course, Bali …

Bali is one of the most culturally generous destinations on earth. As an island where traditional culture is a living, breathing part of everyday life rather than a relic of the past, Bali actively invites tourists to engage with its culture and experience the local way of life firsthand. This is one of the biggest …

Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand destinations in Southeast Asia right now. Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen interest in Bali’s outlying islands soar over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why. Home to some of the world’s most stunning coastal viewpoints, it really is an unmissable destination.  …

Indonesia’s biggest food festival will be returning to Bali this May 2026. The iconic Ubud Food Festival is set to welcome an eclectic mix of food enthusiasts from around the archipelago and around the world. Ubud Food Festival will be held from 28th to 31st May 2026. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big …

The wait is finally over. Indonesia AirAsia’s new Melbourne-Bali service is now up and running. The launch of the new direct Bali flight route was announced last year, and the inaugural service touched down in Denpasar on 21st March 2026.  The new Indonesia AirAsia service will be connecting Melbourne tourists to Bali with even greater …

It’s safe to say that the world feels a little bit scary and unstable right now. We understand that when everything feels pretty shaky, it can be hard to find trustworthy sources of information to help you make informed travel decisions. Tourist safety is our number one priority here at The Bali Sun, and we’re not …

Have you ever wondered where people who live in the holiday destinations you yearn to visit go on holiday? Well, in Bali, this is a good question. With Indonesia home to 17,000 islands, Indonesians have plenty of their own country to explore, but there is one small island off Bali that locals have recently loved …

Bali has just welcomed a new luxury centre to the scene. The new Secret Garden Spring complex can be found in the heart of Kuta along Sunset Road. The new lifestyle destination is not only super luxurious but is home to a fantastic range of facilities for both locals and tourists to enjoy.  Secret Garden …

There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb.  For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long …