The Bali Sun

Bali is a destination that has become synonymous with luxury and partying, but long before the island was Asia’s hottest party destination, the island attracted tourists who were deeply interested in the province’s history and culture. In 2026, these kinds of tourists are becoming fewer and further between. Of course, everyone is a little bit …

Traffic in Bali… where do we start? For seasoned travelers, you are already all too familiar with the traffic congestion issues on the Island of the Gods. For those who are set to be visiting for the first time, you should probably brace for traffic congestion. All hope is not lost yet, though; there are …

Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, from Sumatra to Kalimantan. As the country responds to the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands last week, and as many areas of Aceh are still recovering from earlier flooding, this wave of wildfires is increasingly concerning. Wildfires are ravaging high swathes of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. …

The Bali Tourism Office has issued an important update for tourists about the Zika virus. The mosquito-borne disease has seen outbreaks recorded across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific over the last 20 years. The Bali Tourism Office (Dispar) ensures tourists do not need to adjust travel plans to the island following a health …

Some adventure activities in Bali are super fun, while others can be life-changing. Hiking to the summit of Mount Agung is nothing short of a life-affirming adventure, and many feel called to undertake it during their stay on the island. Mount Agung is the most sacred peak in Bali. Mount Agung, meaning the Great Mountain, …

One of Bali’s most famous wild animals is the macaque monkey. These beautiful and super-intelligent primates hold deep spiritual significance for Balinese people and can be found in their natural habitats from Ubud to Uluwatu and plenty of forested areas in between. While the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple have been described as running a ‘criminal …

Once upon a time, we could jet off on vacation for two weeks and not be contacted by folks back home, for better or for worse. We’d have to wait to get our vacation snap developed and printed, and would proudly show them to friends and family in a beautiful bound photo album. With phones …

The dry season is becoming increasingly extreme in Bali year on year. It is an issue being faced around the country and around the world. As the climate changes, the impact is felt by the most vulnerable people, and the Bali Government is working to implement anticipatory measures to support both local communities and tourists …

Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The airport has long worked to upgrade facilities to make travel more comfortable, and this Independence Day, it opened new facilities to the public. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), which is …

Indonesia is still coming to grips with the impact of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands on Saturday 15th August. On Monday 17th August, a second significant earthquake hit the region, best known internationally for tourism hotspots like Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park. Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park have …

Indonesia is in a state of shock following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands in East Nusa Tenggara in the early hours of Saturday 15th August. Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed. The latest …

Here at The Bali Sun, if you ever catch us daydreaming, chances are our minds have floated over to Nusa Lembongan. This is one of our favourite spots in all of Indonesia, and honestly, it’s hard to haul ourselves back to Bali if we’ve retreated to the outlying islands. It’s fair to say that anyone …