Galungan Day is happening tomorrow, and Bali is buzzing with preparations for the big day. Galungan and Kuningan are the Balinese Hindu festivals of the celebration of good over evil, and anyone on the island right now will have seen penjor, the tall decorated bamboo poles, installed outside every home and along every street. Galungan …
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The sun is shining in Bali, the long school holidays are getting underway, it’s Galungan, and everything feels like it might just be OK! Everything is OK when you’re on vacation in Bali, though, right? If anything, it might be a little too hot out there, which is why it’s important to include a few …
Tourists traveling to Bali and other top destinations in Indonesia are being warned about the risks of heatstroke. With scorching temperatures set to hit Bali in the coming weeks, both local communities and tourists are being urged to take sun safety seriously, especially for young children. Speaking to reporters, Siti Rizki Fauziah, a lecturer in …
One of Bali’s most popular museums has just received a major award. The Pasifka Museum has won the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026 award. Located in Nusa Dua, the museum is home to a stunning collection of art and cultural artifacts from across the Asia Pacific region. For tourists seeking art, culture, …
Anyone visiting Bali for the first time has to visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art in Ubud. The incredible museum, also known simply as ARMA, has been a beacon among Bali’s most influential cultural institutions for 30 years. It is also a highly acclaimed hotel resort. ARMA has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The …
Vacation villas in Bali are one of the most popular accommodation options for holidaymakers visiting the island. Villas have also been a go-to investment for local and international property developers and entrepreneurs looking to get in on Bali’s tourism boom. As more villas have popped up left, right and center, especially over the last five …
Do you feel it? Do you have a sense for it? Bali is getting busy, the sun is heating up, and we are here for it! The peak travel season has arrived in Bali, and with the long school holidays just days away, the island is going to welcome tens of thousands more holidaymakers, and …
If you’ve been with us here at The Bali Sun for a while, you know how much we love North Bali. This part of the island is home to some of the most impressive waterfalls, pristine jungles, incredible beaches, and yes, secret islands. You may have already heard us talk about Menjangan Island, a little-known …
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting people around the world in both small and big ways. As we live in a global economy dependent on fuel, the conflict is impacting everything from food costs to travel costs and even travel experiences, no matter where we are in the world. There has been an …
Did you know that Bali is home to some of the most abundant marine ecosystems in the world? The waters off Nusa Penida are given the same level of protected status as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Marine and maritime tourism is big business in Bali, as is the fishing industry, which is why …
As far as adventurous destinations go, Indonesia is definitely up there with the best in the world. From active volcanoes to white water rafting, wilderness jungle trekking to world-class surf breaks, if you’re looking for adrenaline, there is plenty to be found in Indonesia, especially in Bali and Lombok. It only takes a skim read …
Bali’s peak travel season is here, and the long school holidays are just around the corner. With the island about to see a huge surge in holidaymaker arrivals, leaders have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure everything is safe and ready for the school break. Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, …