Italy Imposes Huge Fines For Culturally Disrespectful Tourists: Could Bali Follow Suit?

Bali’s timeless charm can be felt over every inch of the island, but in some areas of the province, that charm is singing out loud and clear. Over on Bali’s east coast lies the fishing village of Candidasa, which all ocean lovers and holidaymakers seeking a seriously relaxing retreat must add to their bucket list …

Traveling is becoming an increasingly digitally dependent affair. Gone are the days when we would print out our flight ticket, hotel booking papers, and customs declaration forms. Nowadays, travel to Bali is just a couple of clicks away, which is why travellers need to be digitally savvy. Here at The Bali Sun, we like to …

Canggu is Bali’s hottest travel destination by a country mile. From boutique hotels to world-famous beach clubs, from outstanding gyms to exceptional cafes, Canggu offers something for every kind of traveller. With Canggu welcoming an ever larger demographic of holidaymakers, it has some folks asking, is it possible to have a calm vacation in Canggu …

Amid global economic and political uncertainty, Bali is defying the odds. With travel and tourism feeling in a pretty vulnerable situation right now, Bali is once again proving itself to be a world-class destination, and demand for travel to the island just keeps growing.  The latest travel data shows that demand for travel to Bali …

Bali is on a mission to make Kuta Beach both comfortable and ‘classy’ for tourists. The classic coastal vacation destination has been undergoing a steady stream of redevelopment since the pandemic, and leaders have just confirmed that more renovations will take place to improve the tourist experience.  One of the biggest complaints tourists have about …

It has been at least a week since we here at The Bali Sun have talked about traffic, and we have some good news to share. The new traffic flow system in Uluwatu that has been on trial will now be implemented as a permanent solution to congestion chaos in Bukit’s top tourism resorts. It …

If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public …

Fitness is life in Bali right now! From classic yoga classes to Hyrox, from surf lessons to Pilates, it low-key seems like a vacation is as much an opportunity to get fit as it is to relax. We’re here for it! Here at The Bali Sun, we love a good workout as much as all …

For centuries, Bali has been one of the most important trading posts on the Indonesian archipelago, from spices to furniture, textiles to fresh produce, Bali was the destination of choice for merchants and traders from all around the world. Nowadays, this part of Bali’s heritage is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island, but for …

Bali’s Badung Regency is home to the island’s biggest and most well-known tourist resorts, from Kuta to Canggu, Uluwatu to Nusa Dua; Badung Regency is the place to be. As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to …

Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel niches in the world. Touted to be worth billions of dollars annually, Bali is starting to claim a slice of the pie. From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism …

One of the best ways to experience Bali is through its food. In fact, here at The Bali Sun, we would argue that it is the best way to connect with the culture in an authentic way. If you can find the places where local folks go to eat, you’re onto a real winner.  Here …