Here in Bali, the beaches are the biggest draw for both tourists and international residents to come and stay here a while…or forever! While most of Bali’s beaches are super safe for swimming, surfing, and paddling in the sunshine, some of the island’s most famous beaches have dangerous undercurrents and are prone to dangerously high …
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Bali’s Penglipuran Village is one of the most recognizable communities in all of Indonesia. The winners of the UN World Tourism Best Village in the World award, Penglipuran Village, shot to international acclaim and have continued to pioneer sustainable cultural tourism in the region. Now Penglipuran Village is coming together once again, this time to …
Bali Immigration is working around the clock to crack down on foreigners breaking immigration law. Bali welcomes more than 7 million international tourists each year, and while the vast majority of visits honor the laws of the land, an increasing number of individuals are being caught breaking immigration law in big and seemingly small ways. …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has been making more frequent visits to Jakarta to discuss increased investment in tourism development and provincial infrastructure with the Indonesian Central Government. As Bali is one of Indonesia’s largest contributors to the national GDP, Governor Koster believes the province needs more financial support to improve services for both residents and …
As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation …
The Bali Starling is one of the rarest birds on earth. Native to Bali Province, the species is starting to make a comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to intensive conservation efforts. For tourists traveling to Bali, it is now possible to see these efforts firsthand in Tabanan Regency, close to Tanah Lot Temple. …
Bali is a freshwater paradise. While the island may be best known for its coastline, Bali is home to some seriously impressive lakes. The most famous of all are Lake Batur, Lake Beratan, and the Twin Lakes hidden away in the north of the island, but thanks to intensive restoration efforts, one of Bali’s most …
Leaders in Bali have announced ambitious plans to establish the province as a world-leading financial center. The world’s biggest economic hubs include New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, but the team behind the new Kura Kura Special Economic Zone in Bali is seeking to take the province to new heights on the global stage. …
Bali’s Kintamani is one of the fastest-growing destinations on the island. Located in the landlocked Bangli Regency, Kintamani has long been seen as the gateway to Mount Batur. Over the last few years, however, Kintamani has blossomed into a destination in its own right, and to help keep things sustainable, entry fees have been introduced. …
Bali’s Kuta is one of the island’s oldest tourism resort areas. The holiday hotspot has become something of a love-it-or-hate-it kind of destination over the last few years. Loyal Kuta lovers will tell you they will return to the beachside vacation hangout every year, come hell or high water, while others will concede that they …
Most tourists visiting Bali get to know the island by the names of its resorts, like Canggu, Seminyak, or Sanur. Here at The Bali Sun, we like to help guide our readers to look beneath the surface and learn a little more about the island’s history and heritage while on holiday. One way to do …
Bali Immigration’s new Dharma Dewata Task Force may have existed for only a couple of weeks, but the team has already successfully caught more than 60 foreign nationals breaking the law. The Bali Dharma Dewata Task Force is conducting surveillance, patrols, and follow-ups to tips-offs to crack down on foreigners breaking the conditions of their …