One of the most difficult things about traveling in Bali is revisiting the urge to buy everything you see! Here at The Bali Sun, we are suckers for souvenirs, arts, crafts, and all the incredible textiles, spices, coffee…everything that you can buy here. We can totally understand why more and more tourists are shipping their …
Tourism
2026 is proving to be an up-and-down year for travel. The conflict in the Middle East is understandably making tourists and travellers nervous about flying long haul, especially given the major travel disruptions we saw earlier in the year. The cost of living is also playing a huge part in travelers’ decision-making process, but one …
Connectivity to Bali for Australian tourists is about to get even better. On 22nd June, Virgin Australia will launch a new direct service to Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from Canberra. This marks the start of opening up more travel options for holidaymakers and Bali lovers from the Australian Capital Territory. This is …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations right now. Much of what tourists call Uluwatu is actually known locally as Pecatu, with Uluwatu making up only a small section. As the area grapples with rampant development, local residents are voicing their concerns about what is happening in their communities. This week has seen …
Police have been deployed at Canggu’s top tourist beach for the next few days. This week marks Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri in Indonesia. While Bali is a predominantly Balinese Hindu province, the Islamic holiday is observed as a public holiday nationwide, with millions of families traveling nationwide to celebrate the occasion. North Kuta, which includes …
Bali’s Penglipuran Village has been setting the standard for tourism destination in Bali, and worldwide, for more than a decade. As the winner of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Best Tourism Village in the World, the team behind the attraction and residential community knows a thing or two about how to make an attraction worth …
Tourists going on vacation in Bali are always on the lookout for ways to stay active and nurture their creativity. From silver making to painting, from cloth weaving to perfume making, Bali’s Canggu is a little creative hub in its own right. This month, the island’s hottest vacation resort has welcomed a new creative workshop …
Tourists heading to Bali this peak season can book their fast boat trips to the outlying islands with greater peace of mind. Travelers departing on fast boats from Sanur can now have their trip covered by Jasindo Travel Insurance, which has partnered with Sanur Harbor to create a safer travel experience for all. Over the …
Denpasar is such an underrated tourist destination. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for Denpasar as a travel destination. We understand holidaymakers want to kick back on the beach and enjoy the sunshine, but for travellers looking to experience authentic modern life in Bali, Denpasar is where it’s at. Honestly, Denpasar is …
Book lovers unite! Bali is celebrating the opening of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at Discovery Mall Bali in Kuta. This annual mega book sale is the perfect place to find your Bali vacation read or even stock up on some great value bestsellers before you head home. The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair …
As the peak season arrives in Bali, the island is ready to welcome an influx of tourists and holidaymakers from around the world. Despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East would affect international travel, Bali remains unaffected and is set to meet its 2026 tourism targets with ease. As demand for Bali travel …
Bali’s issues with plastic waste and waste management are becoming of increasing concern for local residents, local business owners, tourists, and environmentalists. The issue of waste management is a nationwide, even global, problem, but one that is felt especially hard on a small island like Bali. Bali has been creating new partnerships to establish a …