The Bali Sun

It may feel like the direst moment of the dry season in Bali right now, but with the rainy season just around the corner, leaders on the island are already preparing for huge downpours. With record-breaking flooding in September 2025, communities across the province are bracing for more rain in 2026. The Denpasar City Council …

Eco-tourism has been a buzzword for more than a decade. The travel trend has often attracted both praise and cynicism, as efforts to promote sustainability and environmental protection within the tourism industry are not always easy to achieve. In Bali, care for the natural world is deeply embedded in local culture, which is perhaps why …

Wellness tourism is the trend that is here to stay. With the wellness industry worth billions of dollars every year, Bali is certainly making the most of how this important space perfectly aligns with the island’s natural talent for tourism. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has been vocal about her commitment to grow …

Someone has to say it: West Bali just hits different. Out in the wild west of Bali, time moves more slowly, the air feels lighter, and the sense of peace is undeniable. Here at The Bali Sun, we highly rate West Bali as a destination for quiet retreats and restful hideaways. West Bali National Park …

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Bali is one of the most culturally generous places on earth. This tiny island tucked away in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago has, over the course of just 100 years, become one of the world’s biggest and most famous tourist destinations. Set to welcome more …

Astungkara Way is one of Bali’s most pioneering tourism initiatives. Starting in November, the team will be launching their hotly anticipated Northwest Bali Trail, which will traverse 16km over 4 days, covering Bali’s real hidden gems. Astungkara Way’s Northwest Bali Trail starts in West Bali National Park and leads all the way to the stunning …

On Saturday 12th September, a 29-year-old Australian tourist fell to her death at Kelingking Beach in Bali’s Nusa Penida. The tragedy has hit headlines internationally and has raised questions about Bali’s safety record as the popular clifftop landscape attracts more and more tourists. Lifeguards on duty at Kelingking Beach on Saturday morning were alerted to …

One of the most exciting aspects of a vacation in Bali is learning about the island’s ancient culture. Here at The Bali Sun, we are forever deepening our understanding of Balinese culture and finding new ways to share the island’s inspiring heritage with our readers. Sometimes, though, it’s good to go back to basics. Balinese …

Major travel disruptions are being recorded across Indonesia as Mount Anak Krakatau erupts. Known as one of the world’s most volatile volcanoes, Mount Anak Krakatau sits within Lampung Province, though it is a small island volcano formed in the wake of Krakatoa. As of Monday afternoon, more than 170,000 passengers have been affected by the …

Tourists traveling long-haul to Bali are soon to have more options than ever to travel to the Island of the Gods. Typically, long-haul travelers to Bali lay over in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Dubai. AirAsia has just announced new plans that will connect tourists to Kuala Lumpur and Europe, making connections to Bali quicker and …

Bali’s mission to crack down on foreigners breaking the law continues. It is a concerted effort on the part of Indonesia Immigration to ensure that all foreigners in the country are obeying the law, and teams are taking stricter and swifter action against those who are found to be violating the law. Indonesia Immigration is …

Indonesian food may be some of the most diverse and tasty in the world, but on vacation, there is a time and place to treat yourself to a burger. It matters not whether you’ve sampled local dishes and delicacies; some hunger can only be satisfied by a good old-fashioned burger. Maybe it’s the international influence, …