Officials in Bali have confirmed that the newly installed auto-gates will make it easier and quicker than ever for tourists to pass through immigration. The news comes as the airport edges closer to its pre-pandemic norm. The Director General of Immigration for Indonesia, Silmy Karim, has spoken to reporters now that the auto-gates are up …
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Bali is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and is often portrayed as an idyllic island paradise. However, the island is actually 5,780 km², about half the size of Hawa’ii’s Big Island, and much of the tourism offering is concentrated in the south. Specifically, the vast majority of all tourism is concentrated in Badung …
Bali’s Nyepi Day is coming up on the 11th of March. Also known as the Day of Silence, it has strict rules for both locals and tourists, including no travel for the duration of the holy day. While Nypei Day technically starts at 6 am on the 11th of March and the silence is broken …
Adventure seekers and nature lovers in Bali have a wealth of hiking trails to explore and mountains to climb. There is a common misconception that because Bali’s peaks are much smaller than the world’s most famous mountain ranges, scaling the volcanos is easy, but nothing could be further from the truth. Whether an experienced hiker …
Tourists across Bali and surrounding provinces are being warned about extreme weather alerts on land and at sea. The news comes after two tourists lost their lives in Indonesia’s oceans in the last week, one in Bali and another in East Java. The Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BBMKG) has announced an early …
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 …
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 …