Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in Asia. As with any travel hotspot, though, scams are an issue. One of the most common scams seen in Bali and across the world is the money exchange scam. Despite this classic trick being exposed in viral videos time and again, tourists are still being duped, …
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The low season has been a long one in Bali this year, and so the island’s top attractions have been celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday and the huge influx of visitors that it brings. The national public holiday in Indonesia and school vacations have led to millions of people traveling nationwide, and, of course, Bali …
Bali is one of the most culturally generous destinations on earth. As an island where traditional culture is a living, breathing part of everyday life rather than a relic of the past, Bali actively invites tourists to engage with its culture and experience the local way of life firsthand. This is one of the biggest …
Indonesia’s biggest food festival will be returning to Bali this May 2026. The iconic Ubud Food Festival is set to welcome an eclectic mix of food enthusiasts from around the archipelago and around the world. Ubud Food Festival will be held from 28th to 31st May 2026. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big …
The wait is finally over. Indonesia AirAsia’s new Melbourne-Bali service is now up and running. The launch of the new direct Bali flight route was announced last year, and the inaugural service touched down in Denpasar on 21st March 2026. The new Indonesia AirAsia service will be connecting Melbourne tourists to Bali with even greater …
Have you ever wondered where people who live in the holiday destinations you yearn to visit go on holiday? Well, in Bali, this is a good question. With Indonesia home to 17,000 islands, Indonesians have plenty of their own country to explore, but there is one small island off Bali that locals have recently loved …
Bali has just welcomed a new luxury centre to the scene. The new Secret Garden Spring complex can be found in the heart of Kuta along Sunset Road. The new lifestyle destination is not only super luxurious but is home to a fantastic range of facilities for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Secret Garden …
There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb. For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long …
There is less than one month to go until BaliSpirit Festival returns to Ubud. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of this event; in fact, it’s our favourite festival of the year! BaliSpirit Festival is Bali’s biggest celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing, and it is hosted at none other than …
Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is …
It is the most beautiful day of the year here in Bali. Don’t worry, The Bali Sun readers, we are all at home, screen-free and observing this holy day of silence, but we thought it only right to share a final update with our readers in case they’ve just arrived on the island and are …
By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists, in addition to millions more domestic holidaymakers. With so many people visiting the island, security teams work around the clock to keep everyone safe and are now taking measures to new levels. While the vast majority of Bali’s millions of …