It has been a busy week in Bali. We’ve celebrated Galungan Day, the long school holidays are kicking off, art exhibitions have opened, new sports venues have launched, and the economy has been more up and down to say the least. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a close eye on everything, and we …
Safety
Safety is a top priority for tourists traveling to Bali. While the island welcomes millions of tourists every year for a safe and comfortable vacation, we would be lying if we said that crime doesn’t exist here. Here at The Bali Sun, we are here to keep our readers up to speed on the latest …
Here at The Bali Sun, we take travel safety very seriously indeed. From scams to theft, political unrest to natural disasters, part of our job as Bali’s leading English-language travel news outlet is to bring our readers up-to-the-minute information on travel safety. Right now, our live Travel Safety Index is giving an ‘elevated’ reading; here …
It was only a couple of days ago that here at The Bali Sun, we were reporting on the unusually cool temperatures that are being felt across the island. Kintamani has been especially chilly this week, and how many of us have heard a strained “Aku dingiiiiiin” as we walk about in the early morning…just …
Travel safety has long been a concerns for holidaymakers, but in this increasingly turbulent world it is an issue that has come under intense focus in the last few months. With travelers concerned about geopolitical conflicts and the cost of jet fuel, it can be easy to let fear dictate travel decisions. With Bali named …
Holidaymakers and tourists visiting Nusa Dua in Bali have been given the all-clear to enter the water. Officials in charge of the popular tourist resort have responded to an alleged shark sighting on Friday, 22nd May. Increased surveillance and beach patrols over the weekend have confirmed that there are no sharks in the vicinity, nor …
In Bali, the moon is one of the most important influences on island life. To this day, Balinese people will conduct special prayers and ceremonies on tilem, the new moon, and purnama, the full moon. This week’s new supermoon will be honored with special prayers in nearly every household in the land, and the moon …
Here in Bali, the beaches are the biggest draw for both tourists and international residents to come and stay here a while…or forever! While most of Bali’s beaches are super safe for swimming, surfing, and paddling in the sunshine, some of the island’s most famous beaches have dangerous undercurrents and are prone to dangerously high …
Bali may be one of the safest vacation destinations in the world, but it is fair to say that the island is not free from problems. The fire that broke out at Club Med Hotel last weekend has both tourists and local communities questioning whether more needs to be done to improve fire safety across …
Bali’s most notorious prison, Kerobokan Penitentiary, is located just steps from some of the island’s busiest hotels, resorts, and popular eateries. Kerobokan Prison is famed for housing some of Indonesia’s most dangerous and high-profile criminals, and it is also considered to be dangerously overcrowded. Leaders have been seeking to relocate the prison for some time. …
Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Despite the high safety rating, there are a number of things that all holidaymakers must be aware of when they visit the island. From local etiquette to national laws, and from common scams to basic safety measures, here at The Bali Sun, we do our …
After last week’s controversy over the South Korean Embassy issuing safety warnings to tourists in Bali, leaders in Bali are taking an even stricter stance against those found to be violating their laws. Over the weekend, Badung Police conducted night patrols in the North Kuta area. Bali is one of the safest tourism destinations in …