The Bali SunBali has been named as one of the best islands for travel in the world…yet again! For the last 20 years, Bali has been topping the charts as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, and in 2025, the momentum is not slowing down. The prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards have just been announced, and Bali has won big again.The awards are based on feedback and...

Today, May 11th, here in Bali, Indonesia, the air is thick with the promise of a beautiful day.Tomorrow, across the vast oceans, many will celebrate Mother's Day. Here in Bali, we have our own special day for mothers on December 22nd. But for me, Mother's Day carries a bittersweet weight.It's been over a decade since my dear mother passed away, leaving a void that time can't quite fill. There are...

Author - Shireen Khalil Bali is undoubtedly one of the most popular islands to visit, particularly among Aussies – and in just one year, it’s made a wild amount from tourists It has been one year since Bali introduced a mandatory tourism tax with the levy reportedly making close to a whopping $31 million. The 150,000 IDR ($15) tourist levy came into effect on February 14, 2024 with plans to use the...

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey.  Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise.   This Weeks Bali News   Bali To Strengthen Tourism Ties With India Boosting Diversity Of Experiences For All Tourists The Indonesian Ministry of...

Author- Michael Neilson Extent of decades of development is laid bare as Indonesia wrestles with how to control development on the holiday island “I wonder what Bali used to be like?” is a common refrain heard on Indonesia’s best-known holiday island. Famous for its lush green rice paddies and stunning beaches, the “island of the Gods” has undergone rapid change over the past...

The Bali Sun - The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has launched an investigation into ‘problematic’ foreign investment companies that are sponsoring hundreds of visas for foreigners in the country, many of whom are in Bali. The investigation comes as Indonesia’s Immigration teams look to crack down on visa violations and close loopholes in the law. During a press...

-Travel World and Tour TRANSNUSA soars to new heights as the first Indonesian airline to launch scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China. In an exciting expansion, the airline also reveals its plans to introduce scheduled connecting flights from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer and aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis said, “We are...

-The Bali Sun Bali’s top tourism resorts offer picture-perfect aesthetic vibes. From cafe culture to dreamy natural vistas, from surf shacks to yoga shalas, the visuals of Bali can be pretty impeccable. Moving deeper into 2025 and beyond, the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism wants to make Bali a world-leading destination for aesthetics and fitness. Speaking to the media the Deputy for Destination...

Mila Novita TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Interest from Indian tourists for vacationing in Bali is increasing. This year, Bali made it to the list of the 10 most searched destinations for 2024 according to Google searches. The island famous for its beaches ranks second after Azerbaijan. From historic walks in Azerbaijan to the vibrant city of Jaipur, here are the 10 destinations most searched by Indian...

Jakarta (ANTARA) - An architectural model of the Cikarang National Data Center (PDN). To bolster digital sovereignty and support the acceleration of digital transformation in various sectors, the government is developing its first national data center (PDN) in Cikarang, West Java. According to Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid, the government is targeting to make the...