Bali’s Most Iconic Bamboo Villas Are More Affordable Than Tourists First Think

Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand destinations, and it is easy to see why. The island is undeniably beautiful, increasingly accessible, and home to luxury hotels that appear in glossy travel magazines. As Nusa Penida becomes even more popular, tourists are being encouraged to explore more off-path destinations on the island, and here …

Bali is working to connect the island’s biggest residential areas and tourist hotspots with an efficient, affordable public transport network. This is also part of an urgent problem-solving plan to help mitigate traffic congestion, which is becoming an ever-increasing stressor across the island. On 1 September, the Bali Provincial Government, together with the Badung Regency …

Bali is coming to terms with the staggering impact of fires that have broken out across the island in the last 48 hours. On Sunday evening, a devastating fire ripped through the popular restaurant Chez Gado Gado in Seminyak; on Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday, another fire broke out across Kuta. The …

Bali is in shock after a fire at the iconic Seminyak restaurant Chaz Gado Gado on Sunday evening. The fire reportedly spread quickly in the winds at the beach resort on Sunday evening, leaving the community shocked by the scale of the incident. Initial reports suggest that the fire broke out at Chez Gado Gado …

East Bali is one of the island’s most underrated areas, if you ask us. Here at The Bali Sun, we love a little East Bali escape, and we’ll tell you why. First, East Bali is a low-key home to some of the best beaches in the province. Second, East Bali is home to genuinely breathtaking …

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 …