Tourists in Bali must allow extra time when traveling by car or moped for the next few months. As the rainy season has hit Bali hard, the island’s major highways and busiest roads are regularly becoming badly flooded, making driving dangerous.  Journeys that should take 15 minutes could take over 45 minutes this rainy season. …

It is that time of year again! For Bali lovers who return to the island year after year, you’ll know all too well what we are talking about; for first-time visitors to the island, it’s time to brace yourself. It’s plastic tide season, and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know to …

Two tourists have been killed by a falling tree in Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali. The two tourists, one from France and one from South Korea were crushed as a tree fell over a walking path in the middle of the forest. A third tourist has also been taken to hospital for treatment for …

During a visit to Bali, it is highly recommended that you catch a cultural performance or two. Even if the focus of your vacation is to laze on a sun lounger or to party from dusk til dawn, taking a few hours out of one evening to catch a Kecak performance is essential. Want to …

Bali’s coastline is shrinking, and Bali’s rice paddies and agricultural landscapes are shrinking, too. As these irreversible changes become more apparent, academics, political figures, and community leaders are calling for better management of the landscape. Speaking to reporters, Dr. Hayati Sari Hasibuan, ST, MT, a lecturer at the School of Environmental Sciences at the University …

Traveling with young children is often said to be one of the most exciting things a family can do, but it can also be one of the most stressful. It can be difficult to find child-friendly activities while on vacation abroad, but thankfully, Bali is one of the world’s best family-friendly destinations. With activities that …

Cafe hopping is one of the most fun and laid-back ways to spend a lazy day in Bali. Those who have traveled to Bali or anywhere in Indonesia before will know all too well that coffee in this country is serious business. Bali is an absolute treat for the low-key coffee lover, but for the serious …

Are you heading to Bali this festive season? Or are you planning your 2025 itinerary well ahead of time? Are you a digital nomad in Bali looking for a little staycation vibe? One final and very important question…have you been to Northwest Bali yet? No?! You’re missing out! Bali’s northwest regency, Buleleng, is home to …

It’s true that to really experience the authenticity of a destination traveler, one must hang out where locals go to enjoy their free time. One local journalist, Ni Wayan Linayani, has shared her top Bali beaches, and it’s got to be said, she’s got good taste; from sun up to sun down, these are some …

The rapid rate of development across Bali has been a huge topic of conversation in 2024. With a moratorium due to come into effect that will ban the development of new tourist accommodations in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts, local residents are speaking up about the impact development is having on the cost of living, and …

With leaders coming out to say they want to reimagine Bali as the New Monaco, the New Hong Kong or New Singapore, as well as a disastrous prank whereby a cheeky netizen changed the name of Canggu to New Moscow on GoogleMaps, is Bali even Bali anymore? Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …

Tourists visiting Bali this festive season must pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The mandatory fee costs IDR 150,000 per person and applies to children. The Bali Tourism Office has just completed a round of spot checks on tourists, and more are expected during the festive season.  On Wednesday, 4th December, officers from the …