One Killed And Major Damage Recorded At Top Bali Tourist Attraction

Bali and Indonesia nationwide are experiencing one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory, and there are still many months to go. As areas of Sumatra have been devastated this week by unprecedented flooding, and as many communities in Bali are still recovering from September’s disasters, leaders in the province are calling for a …

Big changes could be on the horizon in Bali. The Governor of the province, Wayan Koster, is threatening to ban Airbnb on the grounds that the travel platform isn’t contributing enough to the local economy. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve got the lowdown and will report on this story as it unfolds.  This isn’t …

Thinking about starting a whole new life in Indonesia? For some foreigners, the dream of living in Indonesia is only complete once citizenship is achieved. Although Indonesia has just made it easier for those with strong ties to the country to reside long term, the government has also just made obtaining citizenship even harder.  Most …

One of the biggest joys of traveling to Bali is the opportunity to connect with Balinese culture. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for holidaymakers adding cultural experiences to their vacations, and now Wonderful Indonesia, the national tourism board, is highlighting even more ways to connect with the province’s ancient ways of …

Bali Airport is seriously levelling up right now. It feels like a new flight is being added to the schedule every week. Here at The Bali Sun, we monitor all the comings and goings at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to keep tourists and travellers up to speed.  Officials at Bali Airport have …

Indonesia has just launched a game-changing new immigration checkpoint system. The Indonesian Immigration is working to roll out its All Indonesia immigration protocol, which is set to bring huge benefits to both international and domestic travellers. Elements of the new All Indonesia program are already affecting Bali tourists.  Indonesia Immigration has just launched its new …

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is on a mission to promote lesser-visited and emerging tourism destinations around the country. Bali is Indonesia’s most important tourism destination, and contrary to popular belief, many areas of the province have yet to be touched by tourism.  Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has been working on the 3Bs Tour for nearly …

The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial development projects in Bali in the last decade. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on this story since the first rumours about the project started circulating. In November, the project was officially axed, and demolition orders were issued, but …

Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, has just launched a revolutionary new AI platform that will help tourists plan even more exciting adventures in Bali and around the country. The new platform, named Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia, or MaiA, will help thousands of tourists plan more meaningful vacations across the archipelago.  Indonesia’s Minister of …

Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur. As seismic activity has been increasing globally in the last week, here at The Bali Sun, we are monitoring updates from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency even more closely.  On Monday, 1st December 2025, smoke was recorded by a member of …

As devastating flooding is recorded throughout Southeast Asia, leaders have confirmed that Bali remains safe for tourists. Widespread flooding has been recorded across Indonesia, with thousands of people displaced, hundreds killed, and dozens still reported missing.  Indonesia is recording some of the worst flooding the country has seen in over 25 years. Devastating flash flooding, …

Uluwatu is the destination on every traveler’s lips right now. Whether a surfer, a party animal, or a culturally curious wanderer, Uluwatu ticks all the right boxes for so many different traveler demographics. While Bali is home to some of the most high-end hotels in the world, one of the big draws for tourists is …