Over the last two years Bali has been battling against a small but growing minority of unruly culturally disrespectful and in some cases criminally inclined tourists visiting the island. Some would argue this is an issue that has been going on for decades. But could the Island of the Gods learn a thing or two …
Tourists planning their first visit to Bali often have the same few questions: Is it safe? What should I do if I get sick? And is ‘X’ attraction or destination worth the visit? It only takes a quick look on social media at #ExpectationVsRealityBali to see that some places don’t quite look like the picture …
Bali’s Gianyar Regency is best known for its Ubud resort. The province’s arts and culture capital is home to some of the most important and inspiring historical sites on the island. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Tourists in Bali are being reminded to only use specific ATMs after a foreigner was deported for installing a skimming device on cash machines in popular resorts. While Bali is becoming increasingly digitalized and all major attractions accept cards, cash is still super useful on vacation. The advice comes after a Ukrainian woman with the …
A new international flight service between Australia and Bali will prove to be a game-changer for holidaymakers come the long school holidays in June. Australian tourists are consistently among the most frequent visitors to Bali, and increased connectivity will only serve to strengthen this special relationship. Batik Air will launch a new service between Bali’s …
The upcoming Hari Raya Idul Fitr holiday in Indonesia will see hundreds of thousands of businesses and offices close their doors for the duration of the festival. As the celebrations get underway in the coming days, tourists are encouraged to stay up to speed with closures affecting immigration offices in the country. Hari Raya Idul …
No one wants to flow with the crowds, especially on vacation. For most Bali lovers, the island paradise dream is to have a beach for themselves or just a small select few people. Well, in order to beat the crowds, you have to go against the flow. It’s not as difficult as it may first …
Bali Airport is committed to leveling up passenger experience across domestic and international terminals. Since late 2023, new autogates have been installed to help speed up the immigration process, and more are in the pipeline. Last week, Bali Airport apologized for any upcoming inconvenience caused by the installation of the next 30 autogates at the …
Following sudden heavy rains in the south of Bali, many parts of Denpasar and the resorts of Kuta and Seminyak have experienced flooding. The rising water level has caused havoc on the roads, but some tourists are trying to see the bright side. Tourists in Kuta have taken to surfing in the street as water …
Bali will soon be home to a fleet of hydrogen airplanes that will be used to help ‘boost’ tourism in the province. In a new partnership between Sirius Aviation AG and the PARQ Development Group based in Ubud, the mission from ground control is to bring sustainable travel to the airways. PARQ Development’s current work …
Data revealed by Bali officials late last year confirmed that in just 12 months, the number of collisions and incidents on the island’s roads more than doubled. This figure is just the incidents that were formally reported to the police. Things are getting seriously wild out there. There is no one party or demographic to …
Over the last few years, Bali lovers have been discussing whether or not Bali is a cheap travel destination anymore. With the prices of visas, tourism taxes, and hotels rising, as well as the cost of activities, tourists are concerned about the value Bali offers as a travel destination. Increasing flight tickets is something that, …