Bali’s most famous attractions are going to be busy over the next few weeks, and there are a few ways in which travelers can help navigate some potential chaos. One way to battle the crowds and avoid disappointment is to book entry tickets in advance, and thankfully, Bali is making it easier than ever to …
The Bali Sun
Bali is a fantastic destination to visit at Christmastime. While there certainly isn’t ever any snow, the island embraces the holiday spirit and makes sure that there are always plenty of events and special performances for those who celebrate the festive season. At Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in the Bedugul Highlands, there will be a …
As Bali is about to get incredibly busy this Christmas and New Year holidays, tourists are reminded that Bali’s public bus service, Trans Metro Dewata, is available for both Bali residents and tourists. This affordable and reliable bus service operates around some of Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Whether hailing a taxi or driving yourself, …
The Indonesian Immigration Department has just announced an adjustment of its visa prices; some permits have been reduced, and others increased. Ranging from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival to the permanent stay permit for an unlimited period, the new payment system puts the visa costs at an incrementally increasing rate based on the length …
More and more devastation is being reported by the hour in Bali as a result of one of the most intense rainy seasons in recent history. Flash flooding has claimed the lives of local residents, falling trees have killed tourists, and flood waters have now caused a Bali Zoo elephant to drown. Leaders are calling …
A new cultural museum has opened its doors in East Bali, and international tourists are encouraged to visit. The new Asta Gangga Museum is located in Ababi Village in East Bali and is ideal for tourists who want to learn more about Bali’s incredible culture. At the Asta Gangga Museum, located within the Tirta Gangga Palace …
The world is changing at an alarming pace; it seems like travel trends are changing at lightning speed thanks to TikTok and the ever-changing Instagram algorithm. For young travelers, the chance to get truly lost and wildly off the beaten path during a rite-of-passage backpacking adventure may seem like a thing of the past. Never …
As Bali’s traffic congestion becomes more intense and widespread, leaders are on the lookout for new and impactful solutions to this ongoing problem. In July 2024, the Regent of Badung, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, who is now the new Deputy Governor of Bali, announced plans to create a new ‘sea toll road’ for tourists to …
Kuta, Canggu, and Uluwatu are perhaps Bali’s best-known surf breaks. These are the ones known to real surfers and tourists alike. But the hardcore wave catchers know that if you want to find the best, most challenging waves in Bali, you have to head to Keramas. Keramas Beach, located on the southeastern coast of Bali, …
The rainy season in Bali only arrived a few short weeks ago, but torrential rain and intense storms have already wreaked havoc across the island. Over the weekend, 19 flights were disrupted at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, and as more weather warnings are being issued on a daily basis around the province, …
Can you believe it? Christmas is just around the corner! For those who will be in Bali for the big day, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate the occasion. While Christmas is a public holiday in Bali, all of the island’s favorite hotels, restaurants, and cafes will be opening their doors on the …
Of all of the attractions that Bali has to offer, there are a few that are truly unmissable. One of these is the GWK Cultural Park. Located close to Uluwatu, in the heart of the Bukit Peninsula, just minutes from resorts like Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kutuh and Ungasan, a trip to GWK Cultural Park is …