Rising fuel prices have been the biggest topic of conversation in Bali’s tourism sector over the last few weeks. It’s been a tough moment for many tourism businesses, what with the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar and the end of fuel subsidies. The concern for tourists is that the cost of visiting …
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Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Once a hidden island visited by backpackers seeking off-path adventures away from Bali’s holidaymaker crowd, Nusa Penida is a world-famous tourist destination that welcomes thousands of tourists every single day. Times are changing over on Nusa Penida. With more and more tourists visiting the island …
Bali has a thriving art scene. From galleries displaying priceless cultural artworks from centuries past, through to up-and-coming galleries showcasing work from local and international artists. There is a creative energy that permeates all aspects of daily life here on the island, which is just one of the reasons why more than 7 million international …
Here at The Bali Sun, we had hoped to report that major changes are coming into effect to help reduce traffic congestion in Canggu. We’ve been keeping an eye on updates from the Badung Transportation Agency, which, in early June, suggested that major upgrades were on the cards, but news this week says that plans …
There are many different reasons why travellers may visit Bali. Some may come purely for vacation, others will come to visit family and friends, while others may come to volunteer, to create content, conduct a few business meetings, and take the time to add on some extra leisure days to make the most of the …
Safety is a top priority for tourists traveling to Bali. While the island welcomes millions of tourists every year for a safe and comfortable vacation, we would be lying if we said that crime doesn’t exist here. Here at The Bali Sun, we are here to keep our readers up to speed on the latest …
A serious incident is unfolding on one of Bali’s most popular beaches. On Sunday, 7th June, two children were playing football on Kuta Beach, near the shoreline, when they were swept out to sea. On Tuesday afternoon, despite intensive efforts from Search and Rescue teams, the two children had not been found. Two local children, …
June is shaping up to be the best month of the year to be in Bali for culturally curious tourists. Not only are we celebrating the Balinese Hindu festival of Galungan later in the month, but we are also celebrating the return of the Bali Arts Festival. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big …
It was only a couple of days ago that here at The Bali Sun, we were reporting on the unusually cool temperatures that are being felt across the island. Kintamani has been especially chilly this week, and how many of us have heard a strained “Aku dingiiiiiin” as we walk about in the early morning…just …
The high season for vacations in Bali is here, but has anyone else noticed it hasn’t been super warm this past week? Locals in several areas of Bali have experienced cooler-than-usual temperatures over the past few days, and the team at the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has spoken to reporters about why this …
Bali has taken development to the next level. Once upon a time, the island saw the development of individual hotels and villas, then things shifted towards the development of bigger resorts and residential complexes, and for the last 5 years, there has been a growing focus on whole new cities and special economic zones, from …
It’s all kicking off in Uluwatu this week. As peak season travel gets underway in Bali, the island’s most popular surf hotspot is seeing big full moon swells, a new traffic management system, and work behind the scenes to redevelop the beloved Bingin Beach. With all this change afoot, local residents and loyal Uluwatu lovers …