Island hopping is an unforgettable way to see as much of Bali Province as possible on vacation. Bali, as a province, is actually comprised of four main islands and two further islands that are often overlooked. There is Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Serangan Island is often seen as simply part of …
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An Australian tourist has shared warnings with fellow Bali-bound travelers after she had to pay her visa-on-arrival fee twice. The simple but costly mistake is an easy-to-make error for even the most experienced nomads. Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival and e-visa-on-arrival are the most popular and appropriate visas for holidaymakers, short-stay digital nomads, business visitors, and cultural visitors. …
Who doesn’t love a Negroni? The smooth, sippable tipple made of equal parts gin, vermouth rosso, and Campari has had something of a renaissance in the international cocktail scene in the last five years. Monday 16th September, marks the beginning of Negroni Week in Bali, an opportunity for tourists to experience some of Bali’s hottest …
Top tourism organizations in Bali are calling for the creation of a certification program to help improve the standard of experiences at the island’s top attractions. The Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association (PUTRI) wants to create new standards to ensure safety, industry cohesion, and, above all, high quality for tourists. Speaking at a panel discussion …
Leaders in Indonesia have announced plans to review the tourist visa on arrival policy and pre-investment and investment visa policies that have been regularly misused by foreigners who want to stay long-term on the island. The Minister of Law and Human, Supratman Andi Agtas, has announced an investigation and review into the ways in which …
Bali is on a mission to level up its tourism infrastructure. As public dialogue grows over whether or not the island has or hasn’t surpassed the threshold for overtourism, leaders are committed to ensuring that culturally respectful and sustainable tourism is delivered as standard, and that includes high-quality infrastructure across the province. It may not …
As construction teams continue to create a new access road to the cliff crack beneath Uluwatu Temple, local residents, community members, and tourists are raising more concerns that the project is doing more harm than good. It has come to light that the project has gone ahead without publishing an Environmental Impact Assessment and without …
Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. It is an issue that affects local residents, tourists, and, of course, the environment too. Over the last decade, the situation has largely gone from bad to worse, but local leaders have worked to implement new solutions. Many of these solutions have had an impact, but with …
Tourists are loving Bali right now. Whatever the weather, whatever the season, there is little standing in the way of holidaymakers jetting off to the Island of the Gods for the vacation of a lifetime. As the demand for Bali travel grows by the day, travel trends are changing. One key change in Bali lovers’ …
It’s been a little under a month since a devastating fire ravaged the New Ubud Art Market in the center of the popular tourist town. The art market, which had only opened to the public in April 2023, was a new development after the original art market also burned down. As investigators and police continue …
Bali’s top beachside resorts each have their own unique charms to offer tourists. From the serene shores of Sanur through to the crashing waves of Uluwatu, heading west toward the bright lights of Canggu, Bali’s southern coast offers a perfect vacation vibe for every kind of tourist. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
With just seven days to go until the Bali International Air Show kicks off on the Island of the Gods, aero-enthusiasts are preparing for what is set to be an aviation extravaganza. The Bali International Airshow will be hosted at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from 18th – 21st September 2024. The Bali International …