Ubud has long been known as the health capital of Bali. This part of Bali has, for over a decade, been popular with health-conscious tourists seeking to deepen their yoga and spiritual practice. This sparked a wave of new healthy vegetarian restaurants that have now since bloomed into a huge healthy food scene in Ubud. …
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Bali is a great travel destination for many reasons, but food….food has got to be up there. From Indonesian classics to traditional Balinese cuisine, from epic late-night burgers to slap-up brunches, there is a meal to be enjoyed every moment of the day or night in Bali. Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most popular tourist …
As Lombok is preparing to host the MotoGP, Bali is hopeful that the major international sporting event will help connect tourism between the two provinces in an even deeper way. Bali and Lombok are two of Indonesia’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors each year. The Lombok Mandalika MotoGP racing …
Bali’s safety record is a topic that has regularly come under scrutiny. While the vast majority of the more than 7 million international tourists who visit the island each year have a safe and comfortable stay, when emergencies happen, things can escalate quickly. The outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan are …
Security operations are ramping up at Bali’s top tourism destinations. Bali Police and Bali Immigration work around the clock to keep everyone safe. This includes keeping tourists safe from crime and preventing tourists from committing criminal offences. In light of a report of a mugging targeting a Malaysian citizen on Jalan Pangkung Sari, Kerobokan Village …
If you’ve been with us here at The Bali Sun for a while, you’ll know we have a very special place in our hearts for Waterbom Bali. The island’s biggest and best waterpark will be opening the gates this weekend for the last edition of Waterbom & Friends for 2026, and you’re not going to …
It may feel like the direst moment of the dry season in Bali right now, but with the rainy season just around the corner, leaders on the island are already preparing for huge downpours. With record-breaking flooding in September 2025, communities across the province are bracing for more rain in 2026. The Denpasar City Council …
Wellness tourism is the trend that is here to stay. With the wellness industry worth billions of dollars every year, Bali is certainly making the most of how this important space perfectly aligns with the island’s natural talent for tourism. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has been vocal about her commitment to grow …
Someone has to say it: West Bali just hits different. Out in the wild west of Bali, time moves more slowly, the air feels lighter, and the sense of peace is undeniable. Here at The Bali Sun, we highly rate West Bali as a destination for quiet retreats and restful hideaways. West Bali National Park …
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Bali is one of the most culturally generous places on earth. This tiny island tucked away in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago has, over the course of just 100 years, become one of the world’s biggest and most famous tourist destinations. Set to welcome more …
On Saturday 12th September, a 29-year-old Australian tourist fell to her death at Kelingking Beach in Bali’s Nusa Penida. The tragedy has hit headlines internationally and has raised questions about Bali’s safety record as the popular clifftop landscape attracts more and more tourists. Lifeguards on duty at Kelingking Beach on Saturday morning were alerted to …
Bali’s mission to crack down on foreigners breaking the law continues. It is a concerted effort on the part of Indonesia Immigration to ensure that all foreigners in the country are obeying the law, and teams are taking stricter and swifter action against those who are found to be violating the law. Indonesia Immigration is …