Bali News & Information

Bali is an island with a rich heritage of art, culture, and culinary produce. From traditional pairings to wooden carvings, through to coffee, salt, and spices, for tourists looking to take a little piece of the island home with them to remember their vacation, the options are endless.  Here at The Bali Sun, we can’t … The post Bali Tourists Encouraged To Explore Local Arts, Crafts And Produce On Vacation appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali has long been one of the world’s best surfing destinations. The island is home to such a wide range of breaks that it is popular with both world champions and total beginners. For more than three decades, Bali has been the destination of choice for aspiring surfers who want to learn to ride the … The post Bali Beach Bans Tourist Surfers From Practicing Without Instructors And Guides  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali’s Denpasar City is often seen by tourists as exactly that, the city. While Denpasar is a busy urban hub, the city limits also include some of Bali’s leading coastal vacation destinations, including Sanur. As the low season gets into full swing, hotel managers are celebrating that bookings are slowly on the rise.  The biggest … The post Denpasar’s Best Beach Vacation Hotspots Welcome Rise In Bali Tourist Hotel Bookings  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali is still reeling from the huge success of the Sanur Bali International Half Marathon that was held on Sunday, 8th February. With fitness and fun still on everyone’s minds, the island’s leaders are now looking to build on this sporting success throughout 2026, in ways that will benefit both local communities and the 7 … The post International Sports Events Attracting More Fitness-Loving Tourists To Bali In 2026 appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali is proud to be the Best Destination in the World in 2026, and is dedicated to keeping tourists and local communities safe. Compared with many places in the world, crime in Bali is very low; local police still work around the clock to reduce the risk of criminal activity. Street crime, such as pickpocketing … The post Bali Cracks Down On Pickpockets In Top Tourism Destinations appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach will notice that things are looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the Beach Waste Management Clean Up crews. Newly installed pergolas have given the iconic beachfront a fresh new look and are set to be a game-changer for both tourists and local entrepreneurs.  Bali’s Kuta Beach has … The post New Look Kuta Beach Balances Tourist Experience With Local Business Growth  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on the Bali Urban Railway Network, aka the Bali Metro project, since the idea was first put on the table. The project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a … The post Questions Raised Over Slow Progress On Bali Metro System As Tourist Traffic Congestion Worsens  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

The abuse and misuse of visas by foreigners in Bali is one of the most frequent immigration issues we report on here at The Bali Sun. While Indonesia is an incredibly welcoming and friendly country, the immigration system is no joke and is to be treated with the utmost respect. Foreigners found violating the conditions … The post Swiss National Deported From Bali For Illegally Working In Tourist Surf Camp appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Adventure activities are among the most popular day trips in Bali. Whether it’s hiking to the summit of Mount Batur, surfing in Canggu, or swinging high over the rice paddies of Ubud, if there is one thing we at The Bali Sun know about our readers, it’s that you love to get that adrenaline pumping … The post Incredible New Wild River Adventure Opens For Tourists In West Bali appeared first on The Bali Sun.

One of the most famous activities for tourists visiting Bali is the island’s Monkey Forests. These protected forest landscapes are home to the island’s most charismatic creatures, and the forests welcome millions of tourists every year. Here at The Bali Sun, we appreciate that a visit to one of Bali’s monkey forests is an essential … The post Bali’s Top Monkey Forest Attractions Are Not To Be Missed In 2026  appeared first on The Bali Sun.