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The idea for a new toll road connecting North Bali with South Bali has been on the table for a good while now. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been tracking the dialogue around the plans for nearly two years. This week, officials have shed light on another mega toll road project that would …

Bali is in the midst of a battle against tides of plastic trash and decades of poor waste management. The issue is being felt by both local communities and tourists, and over the last week, leaders have been rallying together to implement a new round of solutions to the ongoing problem. Here at The Bali …

The Glass Elevator Project on Nusa Penida was one of the most highly controversial projects the province has seen in recent years…. In fact, it still is. The 182m Glass Elevator Project was axed by Bali Governor Wayan Koster in late 2025 after a series of building violations were discovered. As construction work is now …

Did you know that February is Balinese Language Month in Bali? Every year, the province hosts a month-long campaign to promote the Balinese language. Over the next few weeks, tourists in Bali will see the campaign appear across top destinations and will be encouraged to join in if it feels good to them. One of …

It is an all-hands-on-deck situation down at Kuta Beach right now. With tides upon tides of plastic waste and ocean debris landing on the shoreline, it is clear that drastic action needs to be taken. The issue has caught the attention of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and Bali Governor Koster has just launched a dedicated …

Here at The Bali Sun, we love this island 365 days a year. Whether it’s busy with tourists or so quiet we don’t see another soul, we love how much the experience of both travel and life on the island changes day by day, season by season. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …

Tourists traveling to Bali’s Kintamani region in the last couple of weeks may have noticed something a little less than ideal about the iconic travel destination. Kintamani is currently dealing with a fly infestation that both locals and tourists want brought under control as quickly as possible. Kintamani is one of Bali’s fastest-growing travel destinations. …

Traffic congestion and road safety are two of the hottest topics in Bali right now. That, along with construction and tourism development, is a story for another day. Here at The Bali Sun, our job is to bring you the latest news from the island, and this week, there is a lot going on on …

Nusa Penida is one of the most popular destinations in Bali. Famous for its cliff-backed beaches and world-class snorkelling spots, the destination is welcoming an increasing number of tourists. On 2nd February, tragedy struck the island, not for the first time, leaving both tour operators and tourists calling for even more safety measures. Top activities …

In 2026, here at The Bali Sun, we think we’re gonna see a rising trend for the classic coastal vacation. We have identified several key trends in fact, two of which are low-key opposed to one another, but as travellers both become more adventurous and seek more comfort we can see there will be a definite split …

Here at The Bali Sun we like to tell it to our readers straight. While the island is easily one of the most beautiful and impressive destinations on earth, it is also struggling to resolve a series of infrastructural issues that have long been impacting both local communities and tourists. Leaders in Bali are now …

Tourists visiting Bali’s southern coast this week must be extra aware of their surroundings. While the height of the rainy season always brings the risk of extra high waves, with this week’s full moon impacting the ocean, the risk of tidal swells is dramatically increased. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued early …