Not much in life is free these days, and certainly not when it comes to tourist attractions. As Bali prepares to open the newly completed Turyapada Tower, leaders have announced that the site will be a free-to-visit tourist attraction for both local and international visitors.  The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has …

Leading hotel brands in Bali are acutely aware of the increasingly important need to implement sustainable practices throughout their resorts. Once upon a time, ensuring that a hotel offered high-end luxury would also mean throwing any notion of sustainability or environmental consciousness out of the window, but now, hotels across Bali are finding easy and …

When it comes to Bali, beach clubs are often synonymous with big names like Potato Head, Finns, Savaya, Sundays Beach Club, and Single Fin. Don’t get us wrong, we love all the big-name beach clubs in Bali, but we also love the off-path gems the islands have to offer.  Want to read more? Our Bali …

Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the new Bali Urban Railway Network project also referred to as the Bali Metro or the Bali LRT, is still only in the planning phase, despite laying the first stone of the project in earlier this year.  The Indonesian Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has …

Tourists in Bali are being urged to respect the temporary closure of sacred Mount Agung. The active volcano and deeply sacred landscape are closed to the public until the 30th of November for ceremonies, but some tourists have not only disobeyed the rules but have also required rescuing.  The Public Relations Manager for Pura Pasar …

A Swiss national was killed in Bali during a horrific accident on Saturday 12th, October. The incident took place just outside of the tourism village of Kintamani when the tourist and his driver pulled over to admire the view. An oncoming truck is believed to have experienced brake failure, resulting in a catastrophic collision.  The …

Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed that deportations from the province continue to rise. As Bali Immigration enters its next phase of Operation Jagratara, a crackdown focused on foreigners breaking the conditions of their visas, officials have revealed details about the latest wave of deportations from the island.  In the year to the end of …

As October steps into full swing, new travel data has been released about the number of tourists visiting Bali in the last month. Every month, the Bali Central Statistics Agency for Indonesia reveals a new data set with a month’s delay. The Agency has just released the August figures, which make for very interesting reading.  …

As if by magic the end of the year is upon us already! As we wave goodbye to Bali’s busy high seasons and settle in for a less crowded October and November, we’ve also got one eye on Christmas and New Year.  Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access …

In Bali there is a 5-star hotel in Bali to suit every traveler’s style. Raffles Bali, in Jimbaran Bay, has been named amongst the best luxury hotels in 2024, continuing to welcome travelers from all around the world for a touch of class and sophistication on the shores of Badung Regency.  Speaking to reporters, the …

Developers, tourism business owners, local residents, and frequent visitors to Bali are all waiting to hear final updates on new legislation that will see a ban on the development of new hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues in some areas of Bali for up to two years. As the legislation is due to be announced by …

A 20-year-old American tourist has publicly apologized after being caught stealing from four businesses in the popular Bali resort of Canggu. The young man in question was caught on CCTV failing to pay for services across the resort and was caught by an expat following footage of his actions going viral online.  Sadly, incidents of …