No vacation in Bali would be complete without a visit to one of the island’s waterfalls. With Bali’s geography formed in what many call a ‘ridge to reef’, the steep slopes of the island, coupled with the vast network of waterways, mean that there are waterfalls to be discovered in every region across the land! …
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Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, will be officially celebrated on 17th February 2026. Bali will mark the auspicious occasion with a week of celebrations and events that showcase the island’s incredible culture and the longstanding connection between China and Indonesia. Over in Nusa Dua, celebrations have already been getting started, …
Bali is one of Southeast Asia’s best destinations for live music and festivals. Whether it’s the world’s biggest artists gracing the stages of the world’s most famous beach clubs, or internationally acclaimed music, yoga, and wellness festivals, there is an event worth flying in for every month of the year. The world-famous Day Zero Festival …
Tourism villages have to be one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Bali. First-time tourists visiting the island always have temples and beaches on their bucket lists, and rightly so, but here at The Bali Sun, you’ll find us always singing the praises of the island’s tourism villages. Perhaps the most famous tourism village …
Bali is an island with a rich heritage of art, culture, and culinary produce. From traditional pairings to wooden carvings, through to coffee, salt, and spices, for tourists looking to take a little piece of the island home with them to remember their vacation, the options are endless. Here at The Bali Sun, we can’t …
Bali has long been one of the world’s best surfing destinations. The island is home to such a wide range of breaks that it is popular with both world champions and total beginners. For more than three decades, Bali has been the destination of choice for aspiring surfers who want to learn to ride the …
Bali’s Denpasar City is often seen by tourists as exactly that, the city. While Denpasar is a busy urban hub, the city limits also include some of Bali’s leading coastal vacation destinations, including Sanur. As the low season gets into full swing, hotel managers are celebrating that bookings are slowly on the rise. The biggest …
Bali is still reeling from the huge success of the Sanur Bali International Half Marathon that was held on Sunday, 8th February. With fitness and fun still on everyone’s minds, the island’s leaders are now looking to build on this sporting success throughout 2026, in ways that will benefit both local communities and the 7 …
Bali is proud to be the Best Destination in the World in 2026, and is dedicated to keeping tourists and local communities safe. Compared with many places in the world, crime in Bali is very low; local police still work around the clock to reduce the risk of criminal activity. Street crime, such as pickpocketing …
The abuse and misuse of visas by foreigners in Bali is one of the most frequent immigration issues we report on here at The Bali Sun. While Indonesia is an incredibly welcoming and friendly country, the immigration system is no joke and is to be treated with the utmost respect. Foreigners found violating the conditions …
Adventure activities are among the most popular day trips in Bali. Whether it’s hiking to the summit of Mount Batur, surfing in Canggu, or swinging high over the rice paddies of Ubud, if there is one thing we at The Bali Sun know about our readers, it’s that you love to get that adrenaline pumping …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is going above and beyond to support the people of Bali and the 7 million international tourists who visit the island each year. FINNS Beach Club in Canggu has funded a Search and Rescue Helicopter to support the Bali Search and Rescue teams in their life-saving work. FINNS …