Tourism Villages are soaring in popularity with visitors to Bali right now. They give visitors the chance to see firsthand what life is like for local Balinese people and learn about culture, history, and the natural landscape. The most famous Tourism Village in Bali is Penglipuran Village in Bangli. This ancient village has been recognized …
Ubud
On Sunday 14th, April, the roads of the popular resort of Ubud will be closed to honor the royal cremation at Puri Agung Ubud. For many Balinese people living in Ubud, this will be the first royal cremation of its kind in their lifetime, and tourists are welcome to observe part of the ceremony. Bali’s …
Security officers in Bali’s Ubud have been increasing patrols of the area to help reduce the risk of ‘incidents of thuggery’ against tourists. Ubud is Bali’s arts and culture capital and has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists in the last few weeks. Following a sudden increase in the number of tourists …
Bali lovers are constantly on the lookout for the next best hidden gem, especially when it comes to spots in nature. Outdoor adventurers must look no further than the newly opened Temesi Waterfall, close to Ubud, for a crowd-free waterfall hidden deep in the jungle. Temesi Waterfall in Temesi Village in Gianyar Regency, just a …
With so much to see, do, and experience in Bali, tourists need to schedule a day or two (at least!) to totally chill out. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
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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 …
Bali’s Ubud is one of the world’s top destinations for honeymoon couples and lovers on a romantic retreat. Many of the most family-friendly resorts can be found along the coast of Badung Regency, but there is one hotel in the jungles of Ubud that is offering a nature-filled retreat for the whole family. The Westin …
Bali tourists love staying in Airbnbs. As a tourist destination, the island caters to every travel style and every travel budget. For those seeking to live like a local, stay a little off the beaten track, or stay in a super unique accommodation, Airbnb is the place to look. The global travel accommodation platform has …
Bali is easily one of the most romantic travel destinations in the world. Travel data shows that even in 2024, the Island of the Gods is still seducing honeymoon couples as frequently as ever, and there is one area in particular that has all the newlyweds feeling dreamy. Gianyar Regency, best known to tourists as …
In 2024, Bali’s Ubud is set to become a world gastronomic centre for tourism. This new status will see culinary tourism evolve to even greater heights as the arts and culture capital of Ubud expands its offering even further. Leaders in Ubud are partnering with the United Nations World Tourism Organization to develop the town …