Tourists in Bali are being warned to ask permission before flying drones anywhere on the island. The updates come as one top tourist attraction has just banned drones in the area on the basis of public safety. Tourists are now prohibited from flying drones anywhere in and around Penglipuran Village. The General Manager of Penglipuran …
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Every day is a day for a celebration of tradition and ritual in Bali. But there is one day in particular that stands out against the rest. Nyepi Day, also known as the Day of Silence, is the Balinese New Year. As of 6am on 11th March 2024, the island will fall silent for a …
Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is one of the hottest destinations in Asia right now. From Uluwatu to Nusa Dua, the Bukit Peninsula is home to some of the most in-demand resorts, restaurants, and venues on the island. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
The provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, is a travel destination overlooked by almost every international visitor to the island. It’s understandable that Bali is a destination sought after for its tropical beaches and dense green jungles. Yet Denpasar has a lot to offer. For most Bali lovers, Denpasar is a purely functional designation, a place …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia. As the gateway to the country’s leading tourist destination, Bali Airport welcomes millions of passengers every year. Travel data shows that Bali Airport is serving even more international flight routes than this time last year. In fact, this is the …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to be mindful of where and when they swim in the ocean. The warnings come after an Indonesian tourist lost his life after being swept out to sea from Seminyak Beach. The incident took place on Seminyak’s Double Six Beach. A 61-year-old grandfather and his grandson paddled in the …
Tourists visiting Bali are increasingly interested in learning more about the island’s culture and history. There is no better way to immerse in Balinese culture than during a visit to the world-famous Penglipuran Village. Tourists visiting Penglipuran Village can now take the experience to a deeper level. The local community is renting out traditional Balinese …
Police in Bali have confirmed that both tourists and residents can apply for a police escort through the island at any time. The confirmation comes after a viral video revealed a tourist may have bribed a police officer to escort him through heavy traffic in a non-emergency situation. An old Instagram story went viral this …
Tourists making plans to travel by boat over the next few days may want to check the weather conditions first. Weather forecasts show that high waves and storms are predicted to fall over Bali this weekend and into next week. An early warning was issued by the Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BBMKG) Region …
Tourists planning to hike Bali’s sacred Mount Agung in the coming month or so will need to revisit their plans. Officials have confirmed that the famous Besakih Hiking Trail to the summit of Mount Agung will be closed temporarily. The closure is due to a series of Balinese Hindu ceremonies that must be carried out …
As a destination, Bali is ideal for family holidays, with resorts like Sanur, Kuta, and Legian all offering plenty of family-friendly hotels and activities for little ones; it’s obvious why the Island of the Gods has become the go-to vacation destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors over the years. Bali is also a destination …
Without a doubt, the most popular area to travel to in Bali right now is Canggu. The once sleepy traditional village slowly became popular with surfers and backpackers before mushrooming into a full-blown tourism resort in the last few years. It is no exaggeration to say that a new tourist-forced business is opening up in …