Indonesia is seeing a sharp rise in the number of dengue-related deaths in the country. Figures show that dengue deaths have increased by over 175% in the last four months to 475, compared to 170 recorded for the same period in 2023. These tragic deaths have been a huge cause for concern for health officials, …
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Bali tourists are being reminded of the protocols they must follow when exchanging cash in Bali. While the authorities work to crack down on scam money changers, there is a sneaky trick that some scam changers will use any chance they get. In the most recent case of money-changing fraud, a tourist holidaying in the …
A top professor of tourism in Bali has spoken out about the negative impacts the industry is having on the island’s cultural identity. Professor I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama, who is the Chancellor of Dhyana Pura University in Dalung, Bali, shared his observations with reporters. Speaking to the press, Prof Rai explained “The tourism industry …
The local community, which manages part of the popular tourist resort of German Beach in south Bali, hopes that the provincial government will hand over more responsibility for the area. The German Beach Management team wants to have more say over how the tourist beach is maintained and developed. Speaking to reporters, Wayan Sudi, who …
One of the most popular activities for tourists visiting Bali is to go and watch a live performance of the Kecak dance. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Travel data has revealed the most famous temples in Bali with tourists. Visitors to Bali often cited the temples and the island’s deeply spiritual nature as one of the top reasons for booking a vacation to the province. Two of Bali’s most popular temples with tourists are Tanah Lot Temple and Ulun Danu Beratan. One …
Veterinary officials in Bali will be running a series of mass vaccination drives on stray, community-owned, and pet dogs in the region. The mission is to vaccinate over 70,000 dogs against rabies for the protection of local people and tourists. The Denpasar City Government, along with the Provincial Agriculture Service, have set a target to …
On Sunday 14th, April, the roads of the popular resort of Ubud will be closed to honor the royal cremation at Puri Agung Ubud. For many Balinese people living in Ubud, this will be the first royal cremation of its kind in their lifetime, and tourists are welcome to observe part of the ceremony. Bali’s …
Security officers in Bali’s Ubud have been increasing patrols of the area to help reduce the risk of ‘incidents of thuggery’ against tourists. Ubud is Bali’s arts and culture capital and has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists in the last few weeks. Following a sudden increase in the number of tourists …
Over the last few years, The Bali Sun has published dozens of news stories highlighting beaches and stretches of coastline where tourists should not go swimming. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
One of Bali tourists’ biggest gripes at the moment is that visa-free travel has been replaced with the paid-for visa on arrival. This visa is easily accessible to travelers from over 95 countries and costs just IDR 500,000, but Indonesia’s ASESN neighbors have a plan that could lure Bali tourists further across Southeast Asia. ASEAN …
Bali’s GWK Cultural Park is the number one place on the island to take a deep dive into the rich and abundant cultural heritage of the province. Located on the Bukit, close to Uluwatu, GWK Cultural Park is best known as being home to the giant Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue, but there is so much …