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Whether in Bali for a couple of weeks or a lot longer, travelers eventually crave home comforts. Whether craving a proper, hearty home-cooked meal or a taste of a craft beer from the homelands, there is a very special spot in Canggu that ticks all the right boxes.  Bali’s Canggu has long offered tourist the …

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Bali is one of the world’s leading digital nomad hubs. With thousands of remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creatives heading to the island every year seeking the perfect work-life balance, Bali has been gifted a new nickname: Silicon Bali.  It seems like Silicon Valley is moving ever closer to Silicon Bali, with Apple announcing that it …

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If you’re dreaming of a Bali beach vacation like you’ve seen on travel vlogs and documentaries from way back when you’ll want to book a stay at Nusa Ceningan. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!  

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Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has announced the launch of a new transitional visa. This new visa will make it easier for foreigners residing in Indonesia long term to transition from one visa to another without having to leave the country.  According to the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law …

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The Bali Tourism Police have been instructed to conduct more spot checks on tourists to catch those who have not paid the tourism tax levy. The new tourism tax levy, introduced on the 14th of February, 2024, makes it mandatory for all international tourists to pay IDR 150,000 in tourism taxes. Despite the fact that …

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Virgin Australia has announced that it has suspended flights on its direct Adelaide-Bali route as a result of a delay in the delivery of ten new Boeing Max aircraft. While it is still possible to fly from Adelaide to Bali with Virgin Australia, travel time has now increased to a whopping 14 hours.  Bali lovers …

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A 22-year-old woman has been killed in a collision with a bus while driving in Bali’s Denpasar. The tourist, who was driving a motorcycle, was killed as a bus attempted to overtake her while she was driving in the correct lane.  Police have confirmed that the collision took place on Jalan Sutomo in central Denpasar …

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As a result of rising reports of criminals operating in and around Bali, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International officers have ordered that more police be deployed on duty in the area. Pickpocketing and theft are the most common crimes at Bali Airport.  The Head of Public Relations for the Ngurah Rai Airport Police, Inspector Nyoman …

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Tourists planning their travel to Bali and Indonesia have been issued new advice from the UK Foreign Office. Ahead of the high season of travel in the European summer times, the UK Foreign Office always revisits travel advice so tourists can make their plans accordingly.  Tourists are being advised to double, triple check the validity …

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