Surf shop owners and instructors who run businesses on Bali’s southern beaches have spoken up about their shock at the aggressive haggling skills of some tourists. Bali’s southern beaches are famous for their surf shacks and novice-friendly waves. Bali Surf instructors have told reporters of their shock that some tourists are haggling too hard for …
The Bali Sun
Canggu, Bali is trailing a series of new traffic management systems. The new systems are receiving mixed reviews from locals in the area. While some have welcomed any effort to tackle the traffic congestion issue in Canggu, others are skeptical that the systems that are being trailed will make enough of a difference. Officials in …
It has been a long time coming, but finally, after three years, New Zealand to Bali direct flights are about to be resumed. The national carrier, Air New Zealand, has announced the return of the non-stop route to the holiday paradise. There is still a little wait to go, however. The service will be resumed …
Bali is home to some of the world’s finest beach clubs and lifestyle venues. Residents and visitors to the Island of the Gods are spoilt for choice when it comes to high-end yet affordable experiences. In 2022 Bali has welcomed a new generation of lifestyle venues to the family, paving the way as a firm …
The Bali Tourism Association is calling on the local government and immigration departments to scrap the relatively newly introduced fees for the 30-day tourist visa on arrival. While the visa on arrival used to be free for many countries, including for some of Bali’s most regular visitors from Australia, the U.S., and the UK, in …
Two British tourists have been rescued after getting lost on Bali’s Mount Agung. It is believed the duo attempted to climb the volcano without a guide and got lost on the route. The Bali Search and Rescue Team in Denpasar was alerted to the situation by the British Consulate at around 10.40 pm on Thursday. …
Ministers and spiritual leaders in Bali have expressed their hopes that the upcoming G20 Summit will be an opportunity to create international peace. Lead organizer for the event in Indonesia, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has shared his hopes that the event will be a platform for Russia to resolve …
The Bali Stand Up Paddle Community is preparing to host the International Stand Up Paddle Series 2022. The event will be held in Bali from the 4th to the 6th of November and is the first of the series to be held on the island. Some of the world’s best SUP athletes come from Indonesia, …
Influencers partnering with the Indonesian G20 Presidency campaign have arrived in Bali. The group of influencers has been bought on board to promote the summit’s agenda and the island as a destination for business, entrepreneurship, and tourism. The initiative is being headed up by the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. Speaking to the …
Seminyak remains one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Just a short hop from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, located ideally between trendy Canggu and classic Kuta, Seminyak offers travelers the quintessential Bali beach getaway. Seminyak is preparing to welcome the return of Four Points by Sheraton, Bali, on the 28th of October after a …
During the height of the pandemic in Bali, homeowners were struggling to rent out their usually fully booked rental properties. With borders closed and industries on lockdown, many rental property owners drastically dropped their prices hoping that some income would be better than none. Still, as borders reopened in February this year, landlords left rental …
Indonesia has announced the launch of a new 10-year second home visa. The new visa category will allow foreigners with over $130,000 in the bank to apply for a 10-year temporary residency permit for Bali and other popular destinations. There are hopes that this will help attract high earners, retirees, and highly skilled digital nomads …