Airbnb has launched a collaboration with UNESCO to create the “Bali Cultural Guidebook” to help support tourists during their travels and help them explore lesser-visited cultural destinations. Airbnb and UNESCO have a significant influence on the tourism sector in Bali, and this initiative is hoped to highlight the positive impact the trade industry can have.  …

Many of Bali’s top tourist destinations have stood the test of time, and others are only just starting to make a name for themselves. One such place is Serangan Island.  Located off the Denpasar coast, tucked between Tanjung Benoa and Sanur, Serangan Island has for generations been a quiet fishing community. Over the last twenty …

One thing that makes Bali a great travel destination is that it offers an activity and attraction to suit every vacation style. Bali’s top adventure activities consistently feature high on the list of top bucket list adventures globally, and these excursions can be enjoyed by tourists of all ages.  Whether traveling solo, as a family, …

Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is in high demand with tourists right now. Naturally, famous resorts like Uluwatu and Nusa Dua continue to attract crowds, but for those who step off the beaten path, the rewards are substantial.  The Bukit Peninsula can be viewed as six distinct areas, each of which offers tourists something different. These areas …

One of the biggest draws for tourists traveling to Bali looking for a good time is the beach clubs. Home to the biggest beach club in the world, and many of the most luxurious venues too, tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to where to party. While venues like Atlas, FINNS and Savaya …

Boutique property developers, Core Concept Living, are launching a new residential lifestyle complex in Munggu in Bail. The project is being branded as a Scandinasian venture, bringing together ‘Scandinavian simplicity’ and ‘Asian serenity’. Core Concept Living, a Bali-based development company, has launched its waste project LEVIRO Residences in Munggu, Badung Regency. The project is welcoming …

Bali’s Nusa Islands are receiving more tourists than ever before. This is in part thanks to the increased accessibility of the islands. With multiple fast boat arrivals and departures daily, it has never been easier to explore Bali’s outlying islands. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our …

The Indonesian Government is under pressure from some communities in North Bali who want to see progress on election campaign promises to build a new international airport in the region. The North Bali International Airport project has been on and off the cards for nearly a decade.  In light of recent floods in Bali, which …

Planning a bucket list adventure in Bali can feel a little overwhelming. With so much to see and do on vacation, it can be challenging to decide whether to plan every moment or simply go with the flow. One of Bali’s must-do bucket list activities is to visit the rice terraces. But again, with so many …

The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, has visited Jakarta to meet with ministers from the central government to discuss various issues, including flood relief and the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. Governor Koster is hopeful that changes can be implemented to make payments easier for tourists.  The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, met the Indonesian Minister …

The Bali Regional Drinking Water Company, Trita Mangutama, has confirmed that floods in Badung Regency have affected clean water services. Badung Regency is home to top tourist resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta. While Bali’s state of emergency declaration came to a close on the evening of Wednesday, 17th September, heavy rainfall and localised …

Leaders in Bali’s Nusa Penida have been conducting surprise inspections of building sites on the island. These building sites are primarily for new developments within the tourism and hospitality sector, and leaders from the Klungkung Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) are concerned that these developments are not honoring the law.  This is an issue not …