Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The airport has long worked to upgrade facilities to make travel more comfortable, and this Independence Day, it opened new facilities to the public. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), which is …
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Fast boats are one of the most important transportation links for tourists traveling to Bali. Fast boat providers connect tourists with destinations like Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, the Gili Islands and Lombok, and for years the operation’s safety standards have been a point of intense focus. With Benoa Harbour now functioning as the Bali Maritime …
Bali’s big run club controversy was all over social media and the topic of discussion in every coffee house in Bali over the weekend. The story has even hit international headlines. For those who are not up to speed, here’s everything. You need to know about the saga. The drama has not only ended up …
Bali is on a mission to make Kuta Beach both comfortable and ‘classy’ for tourists. The classic coastal vacation destination has been undergoing a steady stream of redevelopment since the pandemic, and leaders have just confirmed that more renovations will take place to improve the tourist experience. One of the biggest complaints tourists have about …
One of the best ways to experience Bali is through its food. In fact, here at The Bali Sun, we would argue that it is the best way to connect with the culture in an authentic way. If you can find the places where local folks go to eat, you’re onto a real winner. Here …
The Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial projects Bali has ever seen. Set to be Bali’s next biggest tourist attraction, the 182m Glass Elevator and Viewing Platforms had been under construction for more than a year when the provincial government halted the whole thing due to building permit violations. …
In Bali, as is the case all across Indonesia, coffee is life. Seriously. No matter the time of day or night, the answer to ‘do you want coffee?’ is always YES! While coffee keeps the country on the move, growers and roasters across Bali have been talking to reporters about how the cost of production …
A tragedy has unfolded at Masceti Beach in Keramas, Bali, following a week of extreme waves hitting the island. A 48-year-old local woman has lost her life after being swept out to sea by extreme waves on Wednesday afternoon. On Monday, 22nd June, the Denpasar Region III Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) issued an …
The global economic situation is a big headache right now…to say the least. For millions of families in Indonesia, the weakening of the Indonesian Rupiah against the US dollar has taken the cost-of-living crisis to the next level. The situation is also known to impact tourist spending, for better and for worse. It has been …
It is rare for us here at The Bali Sun to report positive news from Bali on waste management. We wish it weren’t the case, we want to be reporting on positive stories all day, every day. Thankfully, this week, there is some good news coming from Bali about waste management that is giving us …
Does anyone remember a time when it was not possible to pay by card for anything in Bali? It was cash or traveler’s cheques only. Oh, how times have changed. Here at The Bali Sun, we are still convinced that cash is king in Bali, but as time moves on, more and more of the …
Tourists traveling in Bali right now will notice that it feels a little busy in places. With the peak travel season in full swing and the long school holidays bringing in a new wave of arrivals, security teams are working around the clock to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. Tourists in Bali may well …