In light of the Bali run club controversy last week, which hit international headlines and resulted in the deportation of two foreign nationals, leaders in Bali are looking to increase surveillance of tourists, digital nomads, and foreign nationals in the island’s top destinations. Speaking to reporters, officials from the Badung Regency Tourism Office (Dispar) moved …
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Bali’s big run club controversy was all over social media and the topic of discussion in every coffee house in Bali over the weekend. The story has even hit international headlines. For those who are not up to speed, here’s everything. You need to know about the saga. The drama has not only ended up …
Tourists traveling in Bali right now will notice that it feels a little busy in places. With the peak travel season in full swing and the long school holidays bringing in a new wave of arrivals, security teams are working around the clock to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. Tourists in Bali may well …
Bali has a thriving art scene. From galleries displaying priceless cultural artworks from centuries past, through to up-and-coming galleries showcasing work from local and international artists. There is a creative energy that permeates all aspects of daily life here on the island, which is just one of the reasons why more than 7 million international …
Here at The Bali Sun, we had hoped to report that major changes are coming into effect to help reduce traffic congestion in Canggu. We’ve been keeping an eye on updates from the Badung Transportation Agency, which, in early June, suggested that major upgrades were on the cards, but news this week says that plans …
Police have been deployed at Canggu’s top tourist beach for the next few days. This week marks Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri in Indonesia. While Bali is a predominantly Balinese Hindu province, the Islamic holiday is observed as a public holiday nationwide, with millions of families traveling nationwide to celebrate the occasion. North Kuta, which includes …
Tourists going on vacation in Bali are always on the lookout for ways to stay active and nurture their creativity. From silver making to painting, from cloth weaving to perfume making, Bali’s Canggu is a little creative hub in its own right. This month, the island’s hottest vacation resort has welcomed a new creative workshop …
Canggu is arguably the fastest-growing fitness hub in the world. Fitness and wellness scenes like London, Byron Bay, Miami, and even Tulum are growing faster than ever, but it seems to us here at The Bali Sun that Canggu has the competitive edge. It’s hard to remember the days when Canggu was a quiet fishing community whose only …
There are dozens of different destinations to choose from in Bali. This province is so rich and versatile that here at The Bali Sun, we kind of cringe a little when we hear people say they want to visit Bali as if it’s a single, one-dimensional place…we’re like…but where…tell us more! Do you want to visit the Bukit …
Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving. With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One …
If you had visited Bali 20 years ago, you would not have even heard of Canggu. Once a small, coastal farming and fishing community, Canggu has expanded into a full-fledged tourism resort in seemingly the blink of an eye. Here at The Bali Sun, we have watched the evolution of Canggu with our own eyes. From …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is going above and beyond to support the people of Bali and the 7 million international tourists who visit the island each year. FINNS Beach Club in Canggu has funded a Search and Rescue Helicopter to support the Bali Search and Rescue teams in their life-saving work. FINNS …