Over the coming days, tourists in Bali will be urged to take seriously the extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. Officers from the National Disaster Management Agency are also on standby for support. Extreme weather warnings and high wave alerts were in place across Bali Province from …
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A tourist couple in Bali lost their lives in a landslide in Tabanan Regency in the early hours of Thursday morning. The couple’s identities have now been confirmed to the media as more extreme weather is predicted to hit Bali this weekend. It has been confirmed that the victims of Thursday morning’s landslide tragedy in …
Firefighters in Bali have battled a blaze that broke out in an iconic Legian Pub. The Poser Pub and Restaurant on Jalan Padma is one of the most well-known eateries and watering holes in the Legian area, entertaining thousands of tourists every week. While firefighters have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the cause …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to take warnings about hiking solo or without guides on the island’s volcanoes and mountains seriously. The warnings come after a 60-year-old Indonesian tourist lost his life on hiking Mount Agung solo this week. Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams have carried out a tragic and herculean effort to recover …
Extreme weather warnings have been issued across Bali Province for a few days. As the island has already faced localized flooding, high waves, and landslides, tourists and tour operators are encouraged to plan accordingly. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency in Denpasar (BMKG) is predicting extreme weather in the Bali region for three days between …
Bali’s most famous spirit liquor, arak, was given something of a PR boost over the last few years as leaders on the island sought to promote the classic drink to tourists. While the campaign took off in many ways, the oomph did not sustain as hoped. The second wave of the Arak revival is on …
Bali is a destination that truly offers something for everyone. While Indonesia may not be the first country that springs to mind when one thinks about automotive excellence, things are about to change. Tuksedo Studio, based in Ketewel in Gianyar Regency, is bringing vintage automotive design into the 21st Century. The studio specializes in the …
Bali is a travel destination with universal appeal. While some tourism resorts attract tourists from a niche group of demographics, Bali attracts tourists from all corners of the globe and across all travel styles. Bali is currently receiving a lot of interest from tourists from India. This is in part due to the newly launched …
Tourists visiting Bali have plenty to consider before touching down on the Island of the Gods. There are flights, visas, transfers, hotels, and activities all to arrange, and now, with the tourism tax in the mix, there’s even more to keep track of. Those visiting the Nusa Islands must also pay extra fees. It has …
As Bali reckons with balancing existing mass tourism and moving forward with more sustainable and culturally respectful tourism, travelers are being encouraged to stay in hotels that celebrate the island’s heritage. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Tourists planning visits to Bali are being called to reconsider tours to visit civet cat coffee plantations and purchasing ‘kopi luwak’ to take home with them. The calls come from animal rights organization PETA, though other leading animal welfare organizations like World Animal Protection and Four Paws Australia have also run campaigns raising awareness of …
Bali is the flagship travel destination in Bali. While the island is in high demand from international tourists, domestic tourists are also in huge demand for travel on the island. All travelers are currently being impacted by rising flight prices. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out about the rising …