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Anyone who has been in Sanur over the last month will have noticed things looking and feeling a little different…a little clearer and fresher. This is because local leaders have been following through on commitments to keep the area operating as efficiently as possible for both local communities and tourists. One of the biggest ways …

The North Bali International Airport is one of the hotly anticipated development projects the province has ever seen. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve watched the project come on and off the table more times than we care to count, but with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto vowing to complete it during his time in office, …

Did you know that the arrivals process for Bali has changed in September 2025? Here at The Bali Sun, we are here to give our readers the latest immigration and travel information so that tourists and travellers can enjoy a safe and comfortable trip to Bali. It has come to our attention that some of …

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 …