GWK Festival Returns As Bali’s Biggest New Year Celebration For Tourists

It’s official: Bali’s Suwung TPA will close for the final time on 23rd December 2025. Despite a series of proposed closures over the last five years, this time the Bali Provincial Government is committed to ensuring that Bali’s biggest open landfill stays closed for good.  This time around, the closure notices for Suwung TPA, which …

Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has confirmed that between 8th and 14th December 2025, the province was hit by more than 65,000 lightning strikes. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Cyclone Seed 93S, which is causing widespread flooding in the top tourism resort area.  The Acting Head of Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics …

Tourists seeking a relaxed coastal retreat in Bali in 2026 can forget about Nusa Dua, Sanur, or Uluwatu. For a taste of authentic Balinese culture, stunning panoramic views, and a genuinely slower pace of life, Amed is the place to go. For many tourists planning relaxed vacations to Bali, Amed is easy to overlook. The …

New traffic rules that have come into effect on one of Bali’s busiest roads caused chaos over the weekend. As drivers adjusted to the new traffic flow, the island was also being hit by torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Seed 93S, which caused widespread flooding in Bali’s top tourism resorts.  The new traffic flow rules …

Bali Airport has seen a series of delays and diversions as the province grapples with the impacts of Cyclone Seed 93S. On Sunday, 14th December, dozens of flights were impacted by extreme weather, and with more alerts expected throughout the rainy seasons, tourists have to come to terms with the potential risks of travel. In …

A tourist in Bali has been killed after being swept away by floodwaters. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S. Extreme weather warnings are in effect until 18th December 2025 and could be extended.  On Sunday, 14th December, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency, I Nyoman Sidakarya, confirmed …

Leaders in Bali are on a mission to turn the island into an international trade and transit hub on par with Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This week, Bali tourism leaders hosted international delegates to discuss future partnerships and travel connectivity with a super unique destination. On Wednesday, 10th December, a tourism business roundtable …

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has been considering banning the accommodation booking platform Airbnb in the province. The proposal has caused panic across the tourism sector, and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has stepped in to confirm its approval of the company as an essential business partner. Speaking to reporters last week, the Governor of Bali, …

Here at The Bali Sun, we are not only passionate about travel on the Island of the Gods but all around Indonesia. Over the last 12 months, there has been a massive drive from the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism better to connect Bali with other top tourism destinations nationwide, and honestly, we’re here for it!  …

We know that readers of The Bali Sun are always on the lookout for some seriously impressive adventures and travel experiences. There is one region of the province that is delivering surprise after surprise for both locals and visitors, and that is North Bali. North Bali is a less-visited region of Bali compared to the …

Have you visited Bali’s Jatiliwuh Rice Terraces in the last week? You may have noticed something a little different about the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is because farmers and landowners have been protesting against the government’s orders to demolish buildings while simultaneously creating new legislation that could allow new structures to be built all …

The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has announced an extreme weather warning for Bali from 11th December to 18th December 2025. The Bali BMKG has been issuing regular extreme weather updates as Indonesia faces one of the most devastating rainy seasons in living history.  The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) has issued …