Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore. The worst …
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Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …
The Bali Tourism Office has issued warnings to tourism businesses and attractions across the island as bad weather is forecast in the coming week. As Bali is officially in the rainy season, extreme weather warnings can be expected on a regular basis for the next four months. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Wayan …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that it has opened two new offices in Bali. The intention is to ‘strengthen oversight’ of foreigners in the province as well as to provide immigration services to local residents. The two new offices are located in Tabanan and Klungkung, two areas that are gaining popularity …
Bank Indonesia has just launched an innovative new digital payment system for tourists travelling to top destinations like Bali. The new ‘Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack’ will help tourists enjoy a smoother transition to a cashless economy. The new Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack is being rolled out from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Through …
Bali has become the poster child of the digital nomad lifestyle. Over the last decade, the island has seen a sharp shift in the demographic of international visitors. While travellers and holidaymakers make up the majority of international visitors, the rise of the digital nomad is undeniable. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
Leaders in Bali are looking to develop a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal off the coast of Sanur and Serangan in Bali. Both of these traditional fishing villages are hugely popular with tourists, and communities are sharing a mixed response to the proposed project. Communities in Sanur have been vocal …
Leaders in Bali are seeking to develop a new port to help better connect tourists from Bali to Nusa Penida to Gili Trawangan. The trio of top tourist destinations is being referred to as Indonesia’s Golden Triangle, and there are hopes that a new port will boost tourism and the local economy. The Karangsem Regency …
Tourism leaders in Bali are calling on the Provincial Government to grant permission for construction to be resumed on the highly contentious Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project in Nusa Penida. The project was halted earlier this month because the Provincial Government deemed that it was breaking the conditions of its permits and licenses. The 182m …
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, which also means that 2025 is nearly complete…how?! Time flies when you’re having fun in Bali, and with the festive season just around the corner, security agencies on the island are preparing for the huge influx of tourists who will arrive at the end of December. The Christmas …
There are many exciting things about traveling to Indonesia for the first time. For those who visit the island from very different cultures and climates, the touchdown in Indonesia is a sensory overload. One of the top things that first-time tourists to Bali often note is that their holiday budget makes them feel like millionaires. …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. The coastal retreat is loved by surfers, holidaymakers, and digital nomads. As this part of the island undergoes rapid changes, one thing will always remain the same: Uluwatu’s rustic charms will never fail to impress tourists. The Bukit Peninsula is often incorrectly referred to as Uluwatu. …