Tourists planning their vacations in Bali must leave plenty of time to travel to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. While apps like GoogleMaps and Waze give pretty accurate travel times, they should not be relied upon absolutely; with so much traffic on the roads, it’s essential to leave extra time. Most international flights recommend …
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Bali is the gateway to the Indonesian archipelago. With over 17,000 islands to explore, tourists could return to Indonesia, and specifically Bali, time and time again and only scratch the surface. New domestic flight routes are making it even easier to see the best of Bali and beyond. The Indonesian airline TransNusa has just introduced …
Bali is a rich and diverse trail destination. From the black sand beaches of Tabanan and Jembrana over to the rugged clifftop of Klungkung, looking at Bali as locals do can give a whole new frame of reference for travel planning. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to …
Bali is a seriously well-connected island. The island’s only commercial airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, is endeavoring to add more international flights to the schedule all the time. The airport has just celebrated the launch of another international route. Bali’s connectivity to destinations around the world keeps getting better for international tourists. With travel …
In May 2024 Bali will host the World Water Forum. The huge international conference will see 44 Heads of State and their delegations come to the island to discuss the world’s relationships with the liquid of life. While the World Water Forum is not an event at the scale of the G20 that was held …
Bali’s leading online taxi providers have partnered with the Bali Tourism Office to offer drivers training to ensure top-notch service. Grab is an online taxi provider and one of the most widely used taxi services in Southeast Asia. Speaking to reports the Head of the Bali Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said that hospitality training …
It has never been easier to stay connected while traveling. As more and more tourist explore Bali independently of a tour guide, or without the help of a travel agent it’s becoming increasingly important for tourists to be able to communicate with the wider world at all times. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun …
Tourists planning their upcoming travels to Bali are being encouraged to double and triple-check every last millimeter of their passports. The advice comes after a Sydney-based tourist was turned away from her flight over a tiny issue with her passport. In a situation that is proving all too common for tourists just about to jet …
Tourism officials in Bali have given their assurances that safety is a top priority after two tourists were attacked in a drive-by robbery in the Uluwatu area. The two young women from Spain escaped with minor injuries. Following a drive-by mugging of two tourists in Uluwatu, Pecatu Village, in Bali, the Head of the community …
Following the successful launch of the first autogates at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, the next phase of installations has begun. A total of 30 more autogates will be installed at the international arrivals terminal. The Directorate General (Ditjen) of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, is on a mission …
Foreign interest in property in Bali is booming right now. The demand for villas, apartments, commercial buildings and land on the island by international investors, expats and developers is seeing prices skyrocket. Research conducted by Indonesian-based property company Rumah123 shows that there is an unprecedented increase in demand for property from foreign nationals, especially in …
Bali will soon celebrate the opening of the new Bali International Hospital in Sanur. The huge medical complex will be one of the finest private hospitals in Indonesia and is set to help boost medical tourism on the island. Sanur is a classic coastal resort in Bali. The area was an obvious choice for the …