Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, is one of the best places to find inspiration and ideas for exploring the Indonesian archipelago. Of course, if you’re looking for information, you come directly to us here at The Bali Sun!  We’re only half joking, but Wonderful Indonesia has just updated its guidelines for Bali Culture 101, …

June and July 2026 might just be the most creatively inspiring months to be in Bali this year. From the Bali Arts Festival to Galungan and Kuningan, through to the Bali FOTO Festival and the opening of a new gallery and community arts hub in Canggu, Bali really is the place to be.  With just …

Tourists in Bali could be in for a wild week of weather this week. From high waves to unseasonable rains, tourists traveling across the island need to be up to speed on the latest weather forecast and plan their itineraries accordingly.  Here at The Bali Sun, we are your first port of call for everything …

Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of Waterbom Bali. This is the island’s biggest and best waterpark, and it has become the highlight of the annual vacation to Bali for hundreds of thousands of families every year. If you’ve never been to Waterbom Bali before, you’re going to want to organise a …

It is a rare treat to come across a real hidden gem in Bali these days. Many would say that it’s not possible, but we have proof to the contrary. Have you heard of Banjar Mancingan Rice Terraces? We thought not! The Banjar Mancingan Rice Terraces are one of the few genuinely hidden gems in …

Rising fuel prices have been the biggest topic of conversation in Bali’s tourism sector over the last few weeks. It’s been a tough moment for many tourism businesses, what with the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar and the end of fuel subsidies. The concern for tourists is that the cost of visiting …

It has been a busy week in Bali. We’ve celebrated Galungan Day, the long school holidays are kicking off, art exhibitions have opened, new sports venues have launched, and the economy has been more up and down to say the least.  Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a close eye on everything, and we …

Sports are life in Bali right now! Doesn’t it feel like that to you? Here at The Bali Sun, we are loving seeing the world of sports, wellness, community, and tourism come together to build new connections, improve health, and really just celebrate life.  Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve just been talking about how …

Galungan ceremonies are happening all over Bali right now, and the celebratory and sacred energy is palpable throughout. While Bali is a culturally rich island, some ceremonies, rituals, and traditions are reserved for Balinese Hindus and local people.  Bali proudly shares its culture with people from all around the world. From temples to rituals, from …

The weakening of the Indonesian Rupiah against the US dollar over the last few weeks has brought both benefits and challenges for both Bali tourists and the travel sector. Local industry leaders have been coming together to develop solutions that benefit everyone in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.  Speaking to reporters, Putu Winastra, Chairman of …

Today is one of the most beautiful days of the year to be in Bali. Wednesday 17th June 2026 is Galungan Day in Bali, and it only happens every 210 days. The year 2026 is extra special because Galungan and Kuningan will be observed only once.  Galungan and Kuningan are Balinese Hindu celebrations of the …

Bali is low-key a sporty place nowadays. From run clubs to padel, from yoga to surfing, and from soccer to open-water swimming, if you want to get fit, stay fit, and play, Bali is the place to be. All this demand for sports has naturally led to massive investment in sports facilities in top tourism …