The Bali Sun

If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public …

Fitness is life in Bali right now! From classic yoga classes to Hyrox, from surf lessons to Pilates, it low-key seems like a vacation is as much an opportunity to get fit as it is to relax. We’re here for it! Here at The Bali Sun, we love a good workout as much as all …

For centuries, Bali has been one of the most important trading posts on the Indonesian archipelago, from spices to furniture, textiles to fresh produce, Bali was the destination of choice for merchants and traders from all around the world. Nowadays, this part of Bali’s heritage is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island, but for …

Bali’s Badung Regency is home to the island’s biggest and most well-known tourist resorts, from Kuta to Canggu, Uluwatu to Nusa Dua; Badung Regency is the place to be. As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to …

Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel niches in the world. Touted to be worth billions of dollars annually, Bali is starting to claim a slice of the pie. From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism …

One of the best ways to experience Bali is through its food. In fact, here at The Bali Sun, we would argue that it is the best way to connect with the culture in an authentic way. If you can find the places where local folks go to eat, you’re onto a real winner. Here …

A village dog has been reported to have bitten three local children in West Bali. The incident took place on the 26th June 2026. The Bali Health Office has confirmed that this was an at-risk rabies case and the three children have been treated accordingly. Dog bites are a common occurrence in Bali. While many …

Beach safety is a top priority in Bali right now. With the long school holidays happening, thousands more people are visiting the beaches. It is also a full moon, which typically brings tidal swells, higher wave heights, and strong undercurrents, all of which pose a risk to beachgoers. Speaking to reporters this week, the Head …

The Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial projects Bali has ever seen. Set to be Bali’s next biggest tourist attraction, the 182m Glass Elevator and Viewing Platforms had been under construction for more than a year when the provincial government halted the whole thing due to building permit violations. …

In Bali, as is the case all across Indonesia, coffee is life. Seriously. No matter the time of day or night, the answer to ‘do you want coffee?’ is always YES! While coffee keeps the country on the move, growers and roasters across Bali have been talking to reporters about how the cost of production …

Safety is a top priority for tourists traveling in 2026. Since Bali is in the middle of the peak travel season, security teams have been increasing patrols and surveillance of crime-prone areas across the province. However, some opportunistic thieves have been slipping through the cracks. Over the weekend, CCTV footage emerged of an international tourist …

Bali’s most famous destinations may sit along the coast, but it’s the island’s hidden jungle eco-stays that have us here at The Bali Sun dreaming up our next island escape. From the hills of Tabanan to the riverine jungles of Ubud to the waterfall oasis of Munduk, Bali’s hidden jungle eco-stays are not to be …