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, …
Safety
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 …
It’s safe to say that the world feels a little bit scary and unstable right now. We understand that when everything feels pretty shaky, it can be hard to find trustworthy sources of information to help you make informed travel decisions. Tourist safety is our number one priority here at The Bali Sun, and we’re not …
Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety incredibly seriously. As Bali remains one of the most in-demand vacation destinations in the world, safety on the island is a concern for both tourists and the tourism sector. We have good news: in the last week, Bali has felt even safer than usual, based on our …
With Bali set to welcome more than 7 million tourists in 2026, leaders are working to ensure that everyone on the island feels safe and abides by the law. While the vast majority of foreigners in Bali respect local culture and customs, some choose to break the law, engage in criminal activity, and pose a …
More Bali Tourism Task Force Officers could be coming to the streets of Bali. As the island is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, leaders are working around the clock to ensure tourists’ safety and ensure that all foreigners on the island are obeying the law. The mission of the …
Bali is ranked as the best travel destination in the world for 2026, by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we agree, though we might be biased. We love this island, its culture, its nature, and the people, and we, of course, recommend that everyone come and visit. We are also realists, and journalists, we …
Tourists visiting Bali’s southern coast this week must be extra aware of their surroundings. While the height of the rainy season always brings the risk of extra high waves, with this week’s full moon impacting the ocean, the risk of tidal swells is dramatically increased. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued early …
Bali and Indonesia nationwide are experiencing one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory, and there are still many months to go. As areas of Sumatra have been devastated this week by unprecedented flooding, and as many communities in Bali are still recovering from September’s disasters, leaders in the province are calling for a …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being urged by the island’s security and rescue agencies to take safety seriously. The calls follow emergency response teams’ two dangerous rescue missions in just one week. The first major rescue mission took place at Banyumala Waterfall in North Bali on Friday, 24th October. Speaking to reporters, Buleleng Police Public …