One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws.  In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …
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Does anyone remember the New Year travel chaos in Bali in 2023/4 and 2024/5? Here at The Bali Sun, we remember it like it was yesterday. With congestion so bad that tourists were forced to abandon their taxis and run to the airport just to catch their flight on time, it was the stuff of …
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Long before tourism was the most important and influential business sector in Bali, farming ruled the roost. In fact, farming is still the most important business sector in Bali, but as economic trends shift the focus to other areas of development, it’s easy for everyone to overlook the importance of food and farming.  Balinese farmers, …
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Tourists in Bali this festive season who are due to make visa extension applications or need to access immigration services must be up to date on office closures. Both Christmas and New Year are public holidays in Indonesia, and as a result, government services close during the joint annual leave period.  Tourists in Bali must …
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Tourists visiting Bali’s Sanur this festive season are in with a chance of meeting some of the island’s most endangered species. The Sanur Turtle Village Hatchery is one of the most underrated attractions in Sanur and is doing vital work to support the conservation of this ancient species. The Sanur Village Turtle Hatchery is one …
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Bali has welcomed a new beach club onto the scene. The new Atlas Beach House, located in the heart of Canggu, is not your typical Bali beach club. At this new coastal hangout, the vibes are all about rest and rejuvenation over raving from dusk till dawn.  Atlas Beach Club is the biggest beach club …
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