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Lombok is soaring in demand by travelers so far in 2026. With the island located just a short fast boat crossing from Bali, it’s easy to see why so many Bali-bound holidaymakers are adding a few days in Lombok to their itinerary. There are many ways to get to Lombok from Bali, and a new …

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Bali’s waste management issues have reached a certain stage over the last couple of weeks. With the island’s biggest open landfill officially no longer accepting organic waste, the whole trash processing system has fallen into disarray. Illegal trash dumping has been recorded in the popular resort of Kuta, and both residents and tourists have noticed …

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Bali may not be the first destination that springs to mind when you think about pizza, right?! Bali, as a vacation destination, is home to a seriously impressive food scene. From local classics to modern fusion menus, tourists could low-key organize a week-long ‘eat your way around the island’ kind of getaway and still only …

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It has taken less than one week for Bali’s new Dharma Dewata Immigration Task Force to start deporting foreigners. The new task force has been created to conduct surveillance and monitoring on the activities of foreigners, including tourists, in Bali’s most popular destinations. The team has confirmed that they have successfully detained a Ukrainian national …

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Bali’s landfill closure has been one of the biggest local news stories this month. The partial closure of Suwung TPA, the island’s biggest landfill, has sparked debate across the province and has been something of a shock to the island’s already strained waste management operations. While waste management isn’t typically something tourists have to contend …

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Sanur is the place to be right now! Bali’s oldest coastal vacation resort is having a serious renaissance moment, and here at The Bali Sun, we are living for it. Sanur has received a massive set of upgrades and is now the home of medical and wellness tourism in Indonesia, but this leveling up has …

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Officials at the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency have issued further mitigation warnings for the risk of a mega thrust earthquake hitting the island. The fresh round of warnings is particularly poignant as Japan stands down tsunami alerts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday, 20th April. Indonesia is located within the Pacific Ring …

Read More about Japan Earthquake Prompts Concerns Over Megathrust and Tsunami Risk In Bali’s Top Tourism Resorts

Tourists visiting Bali this July must remember to pack their running shoes! The annual Culture Run Bali is returning in 2026 and will be hosted in none other than the Peninsula Island. The event will bring together local runners and fitness-focused tourists for a celebration of culture, environmental awareness, and sport.  Indonesia is on a …

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With more than 60% of Bali’s GDP derived from tourism, global conflicts and geopolitical tensions are of inherent concern to the island, its economy, and the livelihoods of local people. With the island set to welcome more than 7.5 million international tourists in 2026, and millions more domestic tourists, the concern running through everyone’s minds, …

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After last week’s controversy over the South Korean Embassy issuing safety warnings to tourists in Bali, leaders in Bali are taking an even stricter stance against those found to be violating their laws. Over the weekend, Badung Police conducted night patrols in the North Kuta area.  Bali is one of the safest tourism destinations in …

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With the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East showing no signs of impacting the economy for many more months to come, travelers and holidaymakers are looking ahead at their 2026 vacation plans with bated breath. One of Bali’s most luxurious tourism resorts is proving as much in demand as ever, and leaders are hopeful that …

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Bali’s busiest region for tourism, Badung Regency, which is home to the island’s most established resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua, is now officially home to one million vehicles. This is kind of mind-blowing, especially since there are only half a million registered residents in the regency.  This might just …

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