Bali is a dreamy destination for ocean lovers, saltwater souls, and surfers. Home to some of the most famous beaches in the world and the most beautiful stretches of coastline Asia has to offer, Bali is perfect for water babies seeking to rehydrate their souls and rejuvenate their bodies. But for freshwater lovers, the island …
Activities
How many travel cliches can you tick off? Have you taken a photo leaning on the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Have you hopped after kangaroos in Australia? Have you had a cup of tea overlooking Buckingham Palace? Or perhaps enjoyed a croissant while strolling along Champs-Elysées? In Bali, the travel cliches are everywhere, but these …
Bali’s leaders have been talking about how they want to make the island an aesthetic fitness tourism destination. In fact, Bali is already a highly aesthetically pleasing fitness destination home to plenty of gorgeous, Instagrammable gyms, yoga studios, and pilates studios. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to …
As news that a hospital in Bali has secured a fresh stock of snake anti-venom hits headlines, we’ve been thinking about the rare and exciting wildlife encounters that tourists can experience in Bali. From reptiles to primates to birds to marine life, there is so much native wildlife in Bali that can be observed across …
Fly Bali, a commercial helicopter tour provider in Bali, has just obtained a new level of certification that will enable the company to offer a whole new range of services and activities. The company has its sights set on changing the game in Bali by introducing skydiving to the province. After receiving its Air Operator …
Leaders in Ubud have confirmed that funds will be issued to help restore and reconstruct the Ubud Art Market after part of the building was destroyed by a fire in August 2024. The fire affected over 1,000 traders, with 400 businesses operating from the basement and ground floors of the building destroyed. Though much of …
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 …
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 …