Bali is a travel destination that is always evolving. Once upon a time, tourists could only stay at small, locally run guest houses and were afforded the most generous of welcomes and the most basic of amenities. Nowadays, everything has changed. It seems that every single day, a new hotel, resort, or guest house is …
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For tourists who want to avoid the crowds and get great value for money (who doesn’t?!), this month is a great time to visit Bali. The low season will run now until early May, and the island’s most iconic destinations are eager to welcome as many tourists as possible. Bali’s Nusa Dua is spoiling tourists …
If you want to relax and unwind in Bali, some may say you need to forget about the beaches and head to the highlands. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
It is true that tourists visit Bali to immerse themselves in the island’s traditional culture and natural landscapes. But it cannot be overlooked that the Island of the Gods is home to some of the most magical and innovative nightlife hangouts in Asia. It seems that magic, mythology, and mysticism are trending in Bali right …
The long-awaited Bali Railway Network has been given a starting date. While officials were hoping that the first construction teams could get to work in the first few months of the year, the start date still isn’t too far away at all. The Indonesian Transport Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi, has confirmed that the groundbreaking for …
Bali lovers are in for a real treat this year. Serangan Island, a small fishing village located in Denpasar and connected to the main island by the famous Serangan-Sakenan Bridge, is set to receive a considerable boost in tourism development. The Denpasar City Government has confirmed that it will be investing huge funds and resources …
For many people, the ideal vacation comprises flying, flopping on a sun lounger, sipping on a few cocktails, soaking up as much sun as possible, and flying home again. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Tourists could return to Bali year after year and still struggle to visit all of the waterfalls on the island. From the ridge to the reef, there are thousands of waterfalls, big, small, famous and secret, dotted around every corner. The team behind one community-managed waterfall in Ginayar Regency is working to put the natural …
It’s official: Bali’s new tourism tax is up and running. The now mandatory tourism levy is part of a sustainable tourism initiative to ensure Balinese culture and heritage are preserved and generate funds to level up tourism infrastructure. The long-awaited tourism tax is now in place for all foreign tourists arriving in Bali. The one-time …
Bali’s struggles with waste management are no secret. There are dozens of initiatives underway to help tackle the problem. Yet, while the government, NGOs, and social impact enterprises work to create solutions, it seems that some companies keep contributing to the problem. Sungai Watch, one of the biggest environmental NGOs in Bali, has just released …
Every month, tens of thousands of tourists make the trip from the main island of Bali out to the Nusa Islands, the Gili Islands, and Lombok. The majority of tourists travel through Sanur Habour on the main island side and Nusa Penida’s Banjar Nyuh Harbour on the other, and with so many people to process, …
One of the hottest topics on the lips of Bali lovers right now is whether the Island of the Gods is still an affordable place to travel. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!