Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is the island’s only commercial airport. Its terminals are among the busiest in Indonesia and serve routes both internationally and domestically. Airport Managers are always seeking to improve passengers’ travel experiences. Changes have come into effect at Bali Airport’s domestic terminal to improve the pick-up and drop-off process, which …
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Tourists visiting Bali are being urged to listen to the warnings given by lifeguards on duty at popular resort beaches. The news comes as an American citizen has drowned off Double Six Beach in Seminyak this weekend. A Californian man with the initials RGF died on Friday evening after swimming at Double Six Beach in …
Foodies love Bali! Although the story of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ assigned ‘pray’ to Bali, Elizabeth Gilbert could have just as well had a life breakthrough over a nasi goreng as she did over an Italian pizza. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Bali’s Diamond Beach, located on Nusa Penida, is one of the most famous landmarks in the province. The picture-perfect cove, backed by sheer cliffs, is high on the bucket list of almost every tourist on the island. The hike from the top of the cliffs at Diamond Beach down to the shoreline below is intense. …
Culture-loving tourists who visit Bali have a wealth of incredible opportunities to explore all that the island has to offer. From traditional dance performances to museums, spiritual landmarks, and cultural villages, there is so much to dive into. This time of year is the perfect time for culture-curious tourists to visit Bali. With a few …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is famous for being home to iconic destinations like Kelingking Beach, Manta Bay, and Angel’s Billabong. Although waterfalls are not the first geographical feature to spring to mind when thinking about Nusa Penida, there is one very special hidden gem that is giving Bali’s famous waterfalls a run for their money. The …
Bali’s most important temple, known as the Mother Temple, is one of the most popular cultural landmarks on the island for tourists. Pura Agung Besakih will be increasing ticket prices for tourists in April 2024. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Pura Agung Besakih Sacred Area Facilities Management Agency, I Gusti Lanang Muliarta, explained …
Bali’s Canggu is undoubtedly the hottest destination on the island right now. The ever-trending designation is booming with new cafes, restaurants, hotels, and hangouts for the discerning modern traveler. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
In the last week, some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have been hit by tidal waves of plastic waste. With garbage piling up over 10cm across Kedonganan Beach and across the Kuta area, it’s an all-hands-on-deck situation to clear up the disaster. In a story that is still unfolding, the Badung Environment and Hygiene …
Bali’s Tourism Tax has been in effect for five weeks. Top tourism officials are confident that all tourists should be up to speed with the new system by now, so the newly established Tourism Police Units will conduct spot checks to ensure everyone has paid their dues. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Bali …
The topic of tourism development in Bali attracts extensive input from officials, leaders, business developers, and tourists themselves. During a panel discussion held ahead of Human Rights Day, leaders in Bali say tourism development risks human rights violations. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Encouraging Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism’ in Denpasar on Monday, 19th March, …
A little over a month since the introduction of the new Bali Tourism Tax, officials are making it even easier for visitors to the island to pay their levy fee. More payment counters will be installed at I Gusti Ngurah Airport for tourists. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus …