Part of what makes Bali such an exciting destination is the vast variety of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. Even just looking at one kind of landscape, let’s say, the coast, there are so many different kinds of beaches to explore: white sand beaches, surf beaches, pebble beaches, black sand beaches, tidal beaches, world-famous beaches, …
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The rainy season is well and truly behind us here in Bali, and sunnier, drier days are ahead. Right now, we are in the sweet spot, in the post-monsoon season bliss. Everything is green, in bloom, and firming up underfoot. Now is the best time of the year to get out and about and explore Bali’s …
Snorkelling is one of the most highly rated bucket list activities in Bali. Yet, many tourists decline the chance to explore the province’s marine ecosystems for fear that they are not seasoned divers. Thankfully, many of Bali’s most famous and most beautiful snorkelling spots are also the most beginner-friendly. Of course, tourists must make sure that …
Tourists looking for a day trip away from Bali’s beaches and into the central highlands of the island must add Kintamani to their Bali bucket list. As the island prepares to welcome a huge influx of tourists for the high season, savvy travelers are planning day trips to lesser-visited areas brimming with cultural and natural …
Bali’s Badung Regency may be home to the island’s most famous tourism resorts, and Gianyar Regency may be home to the arts and culture capital of the province, Ubud, but often overlooked Tabanan Regency offers tourists the best of both worlds. Home to an incredible stretch of coastline, cultural wonders, and stunning landscapes, Tabanan Regency …
Leaders in Bali’s neighboring province of Lombok have just announced new hiking quotas for the island’s most famous volcano, Mount Rinjani. The active volcano has been named among Lonely Planet’s Top Picks for treks in 2025, but leaders want to prioritize environmental protection. Tourists planning treks and adventure holidays in Bali and Lombok need to …
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 …
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 …