Bali News & Information

From sports tourism to wellness escapes, beach club hopping to business retreats, Bali is a destination that is constantly broaden its horizons to attract more and more niche demographics of travlers. One thing that underpins all interest in travel to Bali is the island’s culture, and there is no better way to experience the island’s … The post Bali Top Tourism Village Gives Visitors a Glimpse Into Real Island Life appeared first on The Bali Sun.

A serious incident is unfolding on one of Bali’s most popular beaches. On Sunday, 7th June, two children were playing football on Kuta Beach, near the shoreline, when they were swept out to sea. On Tuesday afternoon, despite intensive efforts from Search and Rescue teams, the two children had not been found. Two local children, … The post Beach Safety For Kids Top Priority For Bali Tourists As Serious Incident Unfolds  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

June is shaping up to be the best month of the year to be in Bali for culturally curious tourists. Not only are we celebrating the Balinese Hindu festival of Galungan later in the month, but we are also celebrating the return of the Bali Arts Festival. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big … The post Bali Arts Festival Kicks Off In Denpasar: Tourists Don’t Want To Miss This appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali’s peak travel season is here, and the long school holidays are just around the corner. With the island about to see a huge surge in holidaymaker arrivals, leaders have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure everything is safe and ready for the school break. Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, … The post Bali’s Top Attractions Spot Checked For Tourist Safety Ahead Of Holiday Season appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Mount Batur is one of Bali’s most impressive natural landscapes. The active volcano receives thousands of tourists every week, both those who make the trek to the summit and those who take part in sunrise jeep tours on its black-sand slopes. While the majority of tourists respect the environment during their visit, it seems that … The post Tourists Hiking Bali’s Mount Batur Ordered To Show More Respect To Nature  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

It’s all happening in Bali this month. With the peak travel season now fully in swing and the long school holidays just around the corner, there are events every day of the week. We have parties, festivals, sports events, and cultural celebrations. June is one of the best times of year to be a tourist … The post Bali’s June Events Calendar Has Plenty For Tourists To Explore appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Here at The Bali Sun, we take travel safety very seriously indeed. From scams to theft, political unrest to natural disasters, part of our job as Bali’s leading English-language travel news outlet is to bring our readers up-to-the-minute information on travel safety. Right now, our live Travel Safety Index is giving an ‘elevated’ reading; here … The post The Bali Sun Travel Safety Index Reports ‘Elevated’ Safety Concerns For Tourists appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali is one of the world’s most incredible destinations for lovers of art and culture. With a wealth of artistic heritage to explore, tourists can get lost for days on end exploring museums, galleries, temples, palaces, and artisanal markets. It is fair to say that Bali is home to more than its fair share of … The post Tattoo Tourism Takes Off: With World-Class Artists Bali Has Travelers Flying In For Ink appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali is one of the most creative islands in the world, and it’s just one of the many reasons we love it here. It seems that Bali’s creativity knows no bounds, and this is not a new phenomenon. For centuries, Bali has been home to artisans and craftspeople who have literally woven the fabric of … The post Bali Tourists Have Chance To Help Save Struggling Traditional Crafts appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Everything is getting more expensive these days. Wouldn’t you agree? Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen the shoestring budget of $10 a day steadily increase dollar by dollar over the years. The question we get asked a lot is whether or not Bali is even an affordable destination anymore. Our quick answer is always … The post Can A $250 Budget Buy An Incredible Vacation In Bali? Here’s What Tourists Need To Know appeared first on The Bali Sun.