The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has been talking to reporters about the destination’s recognition as a world-leading vacation hotspot. As the island seeks to welcome over 6.5 million tourists in 2025, Pemayun wants to see culture, nature, and personal connections be a real focal point. Bali has been featured heavily …
Activities
One of the most popular activities for holidaymakers and travelers in Bali is to hike the island’s incredible active volcanos. Though these peaks are scaled by tens of thousands of tourists every year, these routes are no walk in the park. Hiking Bali’s highest and most sacred peaks requires a level of planning, preparedness and …
When we think about wine-producing regions, France, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand are among the first places to spring to mind. If someone told you that some of Asia’s best wines are produced in Bali, would you believe them? The island best known for its production of rice, coffee, and oranges is,, in fact,, …
A German tourist has been rapidly deported from Bali after he was apprehended by immigration officials after hiking Mount Agung without a guide. Although it has always been the case that hikers must hire a local guide in order to embark on the route, new legislation was brought into effect this month that makes it …
Imagine if, in 2025, we were to do things differently. We were to seriously prioritize self-care and tending to our needs. We say no more to the things that bring us down and more heartfelt yes’s to the things that light us up. In order to start a new chapter in our lives, we have …
Come rain or shine, the show must go on. This statement has never been more true than for the kecak performance at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple. As Bali is at the height of the rainy season, tourists attending shows must be prepared to get rained on! Uluwatu Temple is the most famous place in Bali to …
The Bali Provincial Forestry and Environment Agency (KLH) has issued a new circular letter sharing an updated public safety policy for accessing Mount Agung. Following dozens of deaths and injuries on the volcano, and as extreme weather conditions are impacting communities across Bali, leaders are taking climbing risks incredibly seriously. The Bali Provincial Forestry and …
Booking day trips in Bali is by far the easiest way to visit all of the island’s most famous landmarks and cultural heritage sites. Whether booking through an online provider or a local travel agent, multi-stop day trips in Bali can offer crazy good value for money and incredible bucket list adventure, but there are …
No trip to Bali is complete without a day spent racing through the jungle, hopping from one waterfall to the next. While Bali’s most famous waterfalls bring in big crowds, the island’s best waterfalls can be found a little off the beaten track. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full …
We are all too acutely aware that the rainy season has been coming in hard in Bali this year. With the weather forecast a tricky beast to navigate, it’s always good to have some rainy-day options listed in the itinerary. While rainy days may not be so fun for sunbathing in Bali’s ever-popular Seminyak, cafe-hopping …
Celebrating the Christmas and New Year Holidays in Bali can be super dreamy, with bright blue skies, barely a breeze, and the perfect amount of heat radiating from the sun. It must also be said that the festive season sits right bang in the middle of the rainy season in Bali, which can impact travel …
2025 is just around the corner, and we’re all thinking about it…what are our intentions for the year ahead? Start the gym? Launch that side hustle? Fall in love? Buy a house? Book that month-long stay in Bali you’ve always dreamed about?! For travelers in Bali, during the festive seasons, there is one incredibly special …