Here at The Bali Sun, we have an eye on all the latest travel trends and the up-to-the-minute travel news. We are always monitoring what destinations are receiving interest and which are being overlooked. We are also always keeping a note of what local community leaders are discussing regarding their vision for the future. Bali’s …
Gianyar Regency
Bali’s Gianyar Regency is best known for being home to the island’s arts and culture capital, Ubud. What many tourists don’t realise is that Gianyar Regency is home to some of the most impressive black sand beaches in all of Indonesia. Here at The Bali Sun, we have a lot of time for the Gianyar …
No vacation in Bali would be complete without a visit to one of the island’s waterfalls. With Bali’s geography formed in what many call a ‘ridge to reef’, the steep slopes of the island, coupled with the vast network of waterways, mean that there are waterfalls to be discovered in every region across the land! …
Gianyar Regency is home to some of Bali’s most important cultural landmarks and popular heritage tourist attractions. Not only is Gianyar Regency home to Ubud, the island’s arts and culture capital, but also to stunning spiritual sites like Goa Gajah Cave and Tirta Empul Temple. In 2026, cultural travel is in high demand, and the …
Leaders in Bali have committed to cracking down on illegal money changers and money exchange scams in and around top attractions in Ubud. The situation is being investigated by the Bali Civil Police team, Satpol PP, in an effort to ‘clean up’ the tourism sector. Satpol PP Gianyar has been working to identify, close down, …
No trip to Bali is complete without exploring some of the island’s utterly magical waterfalls. From Ubud to Munduk, the waterfalls of Bali are vastly different from one another. Some are powerful and fast-flowing, others are tall, gentle cascades, and all are a showcase of the wonders of nature. For tourists planning a day (or …
Bali is home to nine regencies, the most well-known of which are Denpasar, Badung Regency, which is home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua, and of course Ginayar, which is home to the arts and culture capital of Ubud. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access …
Taro Village is quickly becoming one of Bali’s most popular tourist villages. With so much culture to explore in Bali, one of the most impactful ways to learn more about the island’s heritage is to visit a cultural tourism village. Taro is taking it one step further with magical homestay getaways. Despite Pengliuran Village in …
Bali’s Gianyar Regency is best known for its Ubud resort. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Police in Bali have confirmed the death of two international tourists this week. The first, a Russian tourist, was found dead in her villa in Ubud over the weekend. The second, a Norwegian traveler in Kerobokan on Tuesday 14th February. Police have confirmed that neither case is being treated as suspicious though investigations and post-mortems …