As geopolitical tensions are set to become heightened in the coming days and possibly weeks, leaders in Southeast Asia are looking to find ways to mitigate the impact of airspace closures in the Middle East. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Singapore’s Changi Airport, and Kuala Lumpur Airport could all set in as alternatives …
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Tourists traveling to and from Bali in the coming days are being urged to keep a close eye on updates from airlines and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. As a result of the US and Israel conflict in Iran, hundreds of thousands of tourists, international residents, and business travelers have been affected by the …
The weather in Bali this week has been nothing shy of brutal. Persistent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding, forcing evacuations of both local communities and tourists. Fallen trees and landslides have only added to the devastation faced by communities during what will go down as one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory. …
Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues …
Bali may be one of the safest destinations for vacation travel in the world, but during this rainy season, a different set of risks arises. Bali currently ranks 83 on the Traveler Safety Index, with scams the greatest concern. With the rainy season still in effect for at least another month, tourists should also be …
These floods are no joke. Bali is facing one of the worst rainy seasons in recent history, and with both local communities and tourists being evacuated from their homes and hotels, it’s important that everyone takes a cooperative approach in these trying times. While the weather is set to improve towards the end of the …
We may be over the peak of the rainy season here in Bali, but the weather is far from stable. With heavy rains and strong winds hitting many parts of the island this weekend, tourists are reminded that it is still essential to keep one eye on the forecast. Bali is a destination synonymous with …
Bali is one of the safest and most welcoming travel destinations in the world, but that doesn’t mean that tourists completely switch off. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a pulse on what is happening on the ground in terms of tourist safety 24/7. While violent crime and harassment are not too much of …
Here at The Bali Sun, we have an eye on all the latest travel trends and the up-to-the-minute travel news. We are always monitoring what destinations are receiving interest and which are being overlooked. We are also always keeping a note of what local community leaders are discussing regarding their vision for the future. Bali’s …
Thursday, 19th February marked the official start of Ramadan in Indonesia. While in other parts of the world the Islamic holy month of fasting started on the 18th, the start of Ramadan on the 19th in Indonesia means that this year, Eid al-Fitr and the Bali Holy Day of Silence, Nyepi, will not fall on …
Construction of a new hospital in Bali’s Sanur is now officially underway. This week, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster presided over the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new JEC Eye Hospitals and Clinics Bali in the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. Sanur is Bali’s original beach resort, and over the last sixty years, it has …
Nusa Penida is one of the most fascinating destinations in Bali. Home to iconic landmarks like Kelingking Beach and Manta Bay, Nusa Penida is fast becoming the most in-demand destination in the province. A new discovery by a team of archaeologists has proven that there is more to this island than meets the eye, and …