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 …
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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 …
Bali Police have renewed their commitment to keeping tourists safe after embassies issued travel warnings to holidaymakers last week. The South Korean Embassy issued travel warnings to citizens following reports of crime against tourists in top resort destinations. The South Korean Embassy in Indonesia issued urgent travel advice for citizens last week. The embassy announced, …
Bali is considered one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. In this world, there are destinations that tourists are advised not to visit for safety reasons, and others that holidaymakers have issues with because they require a series of strict safety measures to adhere to if they dare to make the trip. In …
International governments have issued travel warnings to their citizens amidst reports of rising crime rates in Bali. This week, both the South Korean Embassy and the US Travel Advice Bureau have issued updated travel advice for tourists traveling to Indonesia. The South Korean Embassy has urged tourists to be more vigilant while traveling to tourism …
As a tourist hotspot, Bali is incredibly safe. It goes without saying, however, that crime does still occur. From cracking down on scams to tackling serious crime, Bali Police and security agencies work around the clock to keep the island safe for local residents and tourists. Bali Police have confirmed that they are investigating a …