It is that time of year again when travellers and holidaymakers start looking at their calendars, strategically planning time off and their next vacation in the sun. As true travelers, here at The Bali Sun, we love diving into the hottest travel trends to see for ourselves what is worth the hype. Travel comparison site …
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Tourists traveling to Bali have got to be prepared for the huge number of fellow passengers they will encounter on their journeys. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and has already welcomed over 20 million passengers so far this year. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the …
If you have ever traveled to Bali before, you know all too well how the island’s traffic can affect the flow of a vacation. If you’re visiting Bali for the first time in the coming weeks, brace yourself. Here at The Bali Sun, we are experts at navigating Bali’s nightmare traffic and know how to …
The Bali Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly 2 years, but have you ever heard of it? Have you paid it? Here at The Bali Sun, we have been keeping you informed about the Bali Tourism Tax since it was first rolled out on 14th February 2024, and more updates have just been …
Immigration in Indonesia can be a confusing space to navigate. From eVisas to Hybrid Extension Applications, from Stay Permits to Global Citizen Residency, there is a whole heap of terminology to get up to speed with. This is why at The Bali Sun we share regular updates summarising Indonesian Immigration policies, as well as the …
Badung Regency is by far Bali’s busiest tourism region. If you don’t know the area by this name as a Bali Sun reader, you’ll certainly know the regency’s top resort destinations. Badung Regency is home to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. Although there is still a month left of 2025, everyone …
The Bali Sun is always ahead of the curve, and while everyone is thinking about Christmas vacation plans, we are already looking ahead to 2026. Next year, we know that travel trends are going to change in Bali, and one big shift will be towards multi-stop vacations in Indonesia, all starting in Bali. Indonesia’s Ministry …
Bali’s allure as a travel destination may be focused on sun, sea, and sand, but travel data shows that island-lovers are adding an extra ’s’ into the mix. That extra ’s’ stands for shopping, and holidaymakers are not holding back from filling their suitcases during their trips to Bali. In light of new travel data …
It is getting increasingly easy to travel to Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we think this is nothing but good news! With more flight connections to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, tourists have more options to travel at times that suit them, and ticket prices are more competitive too. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah …
Following accusations that the tides of plastic trash washing up on Bali’s beaches can be traced back to East Java, Indonesian leaders are launching an investigation. During the rainy season in Bali, tonnes upon tonnes of ocean debris and inorganic waste washed up on Bali’s busiest tourist beaches. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Governor of …
With Christmas just a few weeks away, teams at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are already increasing security efforts and putting seasonal logistical operations into place. Over the festive season, Bali typically welcomes an additional 1 million tourists. While Indonesia is a majority Muslim nation, and Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he will establish a new provincial law to help protect the island’s coastal regions from environmentally damaging tourist developments. Governor Koster has long been vocal about his intention to crack down on tourism development that threatens Balinese culture and the local landscape. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has publicly …