Tourism Villages are soaring in popularity with visitors to Bali right now. They give visitors the chance to see firsthand what life is like for local Balinese people and learn about culture, history, and the natural landscape.  The most famous Tourism Village in Bali is Penglipuran Village in Bangli. This ancient village has been recognized …

As the Eid vacation period draws to a close, tourism managers are taking a look back over a hectic few weeks on the island. Many of Bali’s top beaches received a huge influx of tourists, and managers are happy to see the island returning closer to the norm of the pre-pandemic.  One beach, in particular, …

Bali is a paradise for foodies. From classic Indonesian fare to local Balinese favorites, to international fine dining to superfood smoothies and dirty burgers, Bali has a menu for every craving, every budget, and every occasion. Nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice, is one of the most popular Indonesian dishes with tourists visiting Bali. Closely followed …

Tourists and residents in Bali are being urged to pay attention to extreme weather warnings issued around the province and surrounding regions. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued warnings for heat waves, strong winds, and physical natural disasters.  The Head of the Center for Public Meteorology, Andri Ramdhani, issued a statement informing the …

Indonesia is seeing a sharp rise in the number of dengue-related deaths in the country. Figures show that dengue deaths have increased by over 175% in the last four months to 475, compared to 170 recorded for the same period in 2023.  These tragic deaths have been a huge cause for concern for health officials, …

Bali tourists are being reminded of the protocols they must follow when exchanging cash in Bali. While the authorities work to crack down on scam money changers, there is a sneaky trick that some scam changers will use any chance they get.  In the most recent case of money-changing fraud, a tourist holidaying in the …

A top professor of tourism in Bali has spoken out about the negative impacts the industry is having on the island’s cultural identity. Professor I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama, who is the Chancellor of Dhyana Pura University in Dalung, Bali, shared his observations with reporters.  Speaking to the press, Prof Rai explained “The tourism industry …

The local community, which manages part of the popular tourist resort of German Beach in south Bali, hopes that the provincial government will hand over more responsibility for the area. The German Beach Management team wants to have more say over how the tourist beach is maintained and developed. Speaking to reporters, Wayan Sudi, who …

One of the most popular activities for tourists visiting Bali is to go and watch a live performance of the Kecak dance. Known as the fire dance, the Kecak has become an icon of the island around the world. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best …

Travel data has revealed the most famous temples in Bali with tourists. Visitors to Bali often cited the temples and the island’s deeply spiritual nature as one of the top reasons for booking a vacation to the province.  Two of Bali’s most popular temples with tourists are Tanah Lot Temple and Ulun Danu Beratan. One …

Veterinary officials in Bali will be running a series of mass vaccination drives on stray, community-owned, and pet dogs in the region. The mission is to vaccinate over 70,000 dogs against rabies for the protection of local people and tourists.  The Denpasar City Government, along with the Provincial Agriculture Service, have set a target to …

On Sunday 14th, April, the roads of the popular resort of Ubud will be closed to honor the royal cremation at Puri Agung Ubud. For many Balinese people living in Ubud, this will be the first royal cremation of its kind in their lifetime, and tourists are welcome to observe part of the ceremony.  Bali’s …