Bali is a rich and diverse trail destination. From the black sand beaches of Tabanan and Jembrana over to the rugged clifftop of Klungkung, looking at Bali as locals do can give a whole new frame of reference for travel planning. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to …
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Tourists planning on visiting Bali, specifically its temples, are being reminded that temple etiquette is non-negotiable. The reminder comes after a family on vacation on the island visited a famous Bali temple and outrightly flouted the rules. Bali’s temples are not ancient relics that hold only historical significance. Balinese temples are living, thriving, and very …
Bali is a seriously well-connected island. The island’s only commercial airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, is endeavoring to add more international flights to the schedule all the time. The airport has just celebrated the launch of another international route. Bali’s connectivity to destinations around the world keeps getting better for international tourists. With travel …
As a world-leading tourism destination, keeping tourists safe in Bali is a top priority for security officers and the local government. From reducing crime to having more officers out on patrol just in case support is needed, Bali is committed to keeping visitors safe and comfortable. In order to level up security operations across Bali’s …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is one of the hottest destinations in the province right now. Tens of thousands of tourists visit every week, and demand for travel experiences is skyrocketing. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
In May 2024 Bali will host the World Water Forum. The huge international conference will see 44 Heads of State and their delegations come to the island to discuss the world’s relationships with the liquid of life. While the World Water Forum is not an event at the scale of the G20 that was held …
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays in Indonesia, tourism leaders nationwide are conducting spot checks and assessments to ensure the whole festival runs smoothly. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the time of year when millions of Indonesian families take their annual vacations. Thousands of Indonesian families from around the country will …
Bali’s leading online taxi providers have partnered with the Bali Tourism Office to offer drivers training to ensure top-notch service. Grab is an online taxi provider and one of the most widely used taxi services in Southeast Asia. Speaking to reports the Head of the Bali Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said that hospitality training …
Yet another video of a foreigner driving illegally in Bali has emerged online. Footage of foreigners driving intentionally recklessly or unknowingly dangerously get posted online almost every day as local people become increasingly frustrated with the situation. In the most recent case, a foreign man can be seen driving a moped around the barrier to …
It has never been easier to stay connected while traveling. As more and more tourist explore Bali independently of a tour guide, or without the help of a travel agent it’s becoming increasingly important for tourists to be able to communicate with the wider world at all times. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun …
The headlines in 2023 were capitalized by the bad bules of Bali; the unruly foreigners who were found to be breaking the rules of their visa, breaking Indonesian law, and disrespecting local culture. This led to a sharp spike in deportations. Yet, at the beginning of 2024, things on the deportation front felt markedly quieter. …
Tourism Police in Bali have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure that all foreign visitors have been paying their tourism tax. The newly introduced fee costs IDR 150,000 per person per visit to the province. The Bali Province Tourism Office along with the Tourism Satpol Police, have been conducing spot checks on …