The Bali Sun

Bali’s Nuanu Creative City is a one-of-a-kind destination that can be found just a stone’s throw from one of the island’s most important cultural landmarks, Tanah Lot. Nuanu Creative City in Tabanan Regency is a 44-hectare creative hub home to everything from a beach club to artists’ studios, event spaces, and even residential quarters. Nuanu …

Bali is fun run central this year! Anyone who is looking to see the best of Bali’s natural landscapes and heritage villages, as well as stay for a while, and meet new people, will find a whole new side of Bali waiting to greet them. Bali is best known for its fly and flop beach …

Bali is one of the best destinations in Asia for family vacations. Not only are there dozens of family-friendly attractions to choose from, along with a plethora of hotels and resorts to explore, but the culture is so child-friendly that first-time visitors are always pleasantly surprised! Bali is a dream destination for young families. Affordable, …

Bali’s tourism industry is the island’s most important economic sector. With more than 60% of the province’s GDP coming from the travel and tourism sector, the industry and its stakeholders have an influential voice on issues on the island. Bali’s waste management problems are no secret, and now the hotel and accommodation sector is beginning …

Here in Bali, the beaches are the biggest draw for both tourists and international residents to come and stay here a while…or forever! While most of Bali’s beaches are super safe for swimming, surfing, and paddling in the sunshine, some of the island’s most famous beaches have dangerous undercurrents and are prone to dangerously high …

Bali’s Penglipuran Village is one of the most recognizable communities in all of Indonesia. The winners of the UN World Tourism Best Village in the World award, Penglipuran Village, shot to international acclaim and have continued to pioneer sustainable cultural tourism in the region. Now Penglipuran Village is coming together once again, this time to …

Canggu is arguably the fastest-growing fitness hub in the world. Fitness and wellness scenes like London, Byron Bay, Miami, and even Tulum are growing faster than ever, but it seems to us here at The Bali Sun that Canggu has the competitive edge. It’s hard to remember the days when Canggu was a quiet fishing community whose only …

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is continually evolving to improve both connectivity and service for passengers. InJourney Airports, the company responsible for Bali Airport, has confirmed that in the first quarter of 2026, the airport increased its connectivity to both domestic and international destinations, ensuring that Bali remains a globally competitive travel destination. …

Bali Immigration is working around the clock to crack down on foreigners breaking immigration law. Bali welcomes more than 7 million international tourists each year, and while the vast majority of visits honor the laws of the land, an increasing number of individuals are being caught breaking immigration law in big and seemingly small ways. …

Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has been making more frequent visits to Jakarta to discuss increased investment in tourism development and provincial infrastructure with the Indonesian Central Government. As Bali is one of Indonesia’s largest contributors to the national GDP, Governor Koster believes the province needs more financial support to improve services for both residents and …

As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation …

The Bali Starling is one of the rarest birds on earth. Native to Bali Province, the species is starting to make a comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to intensive conservation efforts. For tourists traveling to Bali, it is now possible to see these efforts firsthand in Tabanan Regency, close to Tanah Lot Temple. …