The Bali Sun

The Uluwatu Sea Wall project has been one of the most contentious infrastructure projects in Bali in recent years. The project was initially presented to the public as an initiative to stabilise the limestone cliff against cracking and erosion, though there has been speculation that the access road created for the crack-stabilisation work will later …

By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists, in addition to millions more domestic holidaymakers. With so many people visiting the island, security teams work around the clock to keep everyone safe and are now taking measures to new levels. While the vast majority of Bali’s millions of …

If you had visited Bali 20 years ago, you would not have even heard of Canggu. Once a small, coastal farming and fishing community, Canggu has expanded into a full-fledged tourism resort in seemingly the blink of an eye. Here at The Bali Sun, we have watched the evolution of Canggu with our own eyes. From …

Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia …

Bali Airport is feeling a little busier than it has for a couple of months this week. While the airport is still supporting passengers impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, there is an air of celebration about the terminals as special events and pop-ups are being hosted to honour both Nyepi and Eid …

Tourists visiting Bali are being reminded to make beach safety a top priority this Eid al-Fitr and beyond. Bali is preparing to celebrate Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr later this week, and is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of people to the island’s top coastal resorts. The calls for increased beach safety awareness come …

This week marks one of the most spiritually significant moments in Indonesian culture. Not only is Bali observing Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March, but on Saturday, 21st March, Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday too. Here at The Bali Sun, we are already seeing the impact of the festivals on …

Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, …

It is the beginning of one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Bali. On Thursday, the island will fall silent to observe Nyepi, the holy day of silence, and on Saturday, the whole of Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr. For tourists in Bali this week, this is an opportunity to experience …

Bali is one of the most culturally generous travel destinations in the world. Not only do tourists get the opportunity to observe and learn about cultural ceremonies and festivals, but in many cases are actively invited to take part. Here at The Bali Sun, we love geeking out on Balinese culture. There is so much to …

Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety incredibly seriously. As Bali remains one of the most in-demand vacation destinations in the world, safety on the island is a concern for both tourists and the tourism sector. We have good news: in the last week, Bali has felt even safer than usual, based on our …

One of the things we say most often to friends and family who are visiting Bali for the first time is that the island is bigger than you think. The first visual images of visiting Bali often feel infused with small island vibes, but in actual fact, the main island is a vast 5,590.15 km2. It …