Traveling in Bali is getting easier by the day. From 5G connectivity to apps for transport and travel, it has never been easier to explore the island. A new digital payment system, rapidly adopted by international travelers, is making it easier than ever to spend and experience Bali with just the click of a button. …
Tourism
Ubud’s world-famous Monkey Forest has confirmed it will increase entry fees for all visitors with immediate effect. Monkey Forest Ubud is consistently ranked among the most popular attractions in Bali for both international and domestic visitors. The entry-ticket increases are noticeable but not so significant that budget-conscious tourists need to drastically change their plans. International …
It is undeniable at this point. Bali’s food scene is world-class. Home to some of the best restaurants in the region and around the world, Bali’s fine dining scene, as well as traditional food culture, is quickly becoming one of the top reasons why tourists visit the island. Indonesia is celebrating not one but two …
Just as it seems that everything is getting more expensive, some things in Bali are about to stay the same for just a little while longer. With energy prices rising, along with the cost of living and the cost of travel in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, every little helps when …
In light of the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices, Idnoenisa has ordered its civil servants to work from home. With the policy now taking effect after the Eid al-Fitr public holidays, Bali Immigration has confirmed that the situation will not affect tourists. Speaking to the media, Bali’s Ngurah Rai …
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect for three years now, yet ask the average tourist about the policy, and they’ll stare at you blankly. Even if they did know what the policy was, could any of us point to what the funds have been spent on? The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, …
As Bali welcomes an increasing number of tourists every year, the island’s infrastructure is in desperate need of levelling up. Traffic is one of the most widespread issues in the province, impacting both local people, tourists, and the environment. However, there is no overnight solution, and the island requires serious investment and strategic planning to …
Both the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Wardhana, and the Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, have visited Bali this week and stopped by some of the island’s most popular attractions. Ni Luh Puspa headed to the central highlands and visited Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul. Minister Wardhana set off for Gianyar Regency and visited …
Tourism entry fees to destinations like Kintamani and Nusa Penida have been a hot topic of conversation in Bali this week. This is because these kinds of entry fees come on top of existing tourism taxes and fees that visitors are expected to pay to have access to Bali’s most idyllic regions. There are, however, …
Bali’s tourism fees have sparked debate across the island this week. While Bali is one of the more affordable destinations in Asia, the increasing number of fees, levies, and taxes has begun to frustrate some tourists and raise concerns among local leaders. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been keeping an eye on the conversation, …
Kintamani is one of Bali’s fastest-growing destinations. Once seen as a quick coffee stop on the way up to Mount Batur, Kintamani is now a destination in its own right and one that we here at The Bali Sun really love. The town, however, has gone viral this week, and we’re here to help clear …
Bali is the number one travel destination in 2026 according to TripAdvisor, and of course, us here at The Bali Sun. The island is home to stunning natural wonders, incredible nightlife, an exceptional scene, and, of course, one of the world’s most distinctive cultures. Travel trends come and go, but in 2026, it is clear …