The Bali Sun

Bali Police have renewed their commitment to keeping tourists safe after embassies issued travel warnings to holidaymakers last week. The South Korean Embassy issued travel warnings to citizens following reports of crime against tourists in top resort destinations. The South Korean Embassy in Indonesia issued urgent travel advice for citizens last week. The embassy announced, …

Bali’s waste management problems have been inescapable for a very long time. Over the last week, the issues have been hitting headlines as major landfill closures come into effect. While long-term solutions are being implemented, increased trash burning and illegal waste dumping are affecting both local residents and tourists, raising questions about whether Bali can …

Bali is considered one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. In this world, there are destinations that tourists are advised not to visit for safety reasons, and others that holidaymakers have issues with because they require a series of strict safety measures to adhere to if they dare to make the trip. In …

Demand for private villas in Bali has been skyrocketing in recent years. With tourists and holidaymakers searching for private vacation villas by default, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of hotels and resorts. Here at The Bali Sun, we love a private villa, but we also love a hotel or resort. Luckily for us all, Bali is home …

One of Bali’s most highly acclaimed hotels has just conducted a unique conservation initiative in partnership with the local community. Bambu Indah, famous for its stunning bamboo architecture, treehouses, and sustainable tourism practices, has joined forces with local farmers to tackle pests, restore ecological balance, and maybe even create some birdwatching opportunities for locals and …

Better never stops in Bali’s tourism sector. With more than half of the province’s GDP generated from tourism both political and business leaders on the island are always striving to improve. The Bali Government have confirmed that it is working on a plan to introduce new policy that will help improve tourists experience of the …

International governments have issued travel warnings to their citizens amidst reports of rising crime rates in Bali. This week, both the South Korean Embassy and the US Travel Advice Bureau have issued updated travel advice for tourists traveling to Indonesia. The South Korean Embassy has urged tourists to be more vigilant while traveling to tourism …

Bali is low-key becoming a sports tourism destination…who’d have thought it! From gyms to yoga, MMA to running, Bali is a hive of activity when it comes to sporty folks, both local residents and tourists alike. This month, the island is set to host a fun run for 20,000 eager participants in a very exciting …

Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving. With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One …

Bali is a land that has been governed, for centuries, by the principles of Tri Hita Karana. This Balinese Hindu philosophy holds the value that there must be harmony between people, planet, and the spiritual realms. This philosophy has a series of underlying principles to help achieve this harmony. Some of these are spiritual practices, …

The dry season has not fully arrived, and the rainy season in Bali has not completely ended just yet. While the sunshine is certainly becoming more consistent, the last throws of the rainy season are having a devastating impact on communities in Bail. On Wednesday, 8th April, major landslides in Gitgit Village in North Bali …

What are you doing on Saturday night? Bali’s Waterbom is hosting an unmissable poolside party for one night only, and we here at The Bali Sun know that you’re going to want to be there. Waterbom Bali is the number one waterpark in the world, and on Saturday, 11th April 2026, it will be bringing …