Major Travel Disruptions In Indonesia As Volcano Erupts Affecting Bali Flights 

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, …

If there is any type of accommodation in Bali that is more famous than any other, it is the island’s bamboo villas. Bali is home to some of the most impressive bamboo architecture in the world. While luxury travel trends on social media might make it look like these properties have an unattainable price tag …

Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand destinations, and it is easy to see why. The island is undeniably beautiful, increasingly accessible, and home to luxury hotels that appear in glossy travel magazines. As Nusa Penida becomes even more popular, tourists are being encouraged to explore more off-path destinations on the island, and here …

Bali is working to connect the island’s biggest residential areas and tourist hotspots with an efficient, affordable public transport network. This is also part of an urgent problem-solving plan to help mitigate traffic congestion, which is becoming an ever-increasing stressor across the island. On 1 September, the Bali Provincial Government, together with the Badung Regency …

Bali is coming to terms with the staggering impact of fires that have broken out across the island in the last 48 hours. On Sunday evening, a devastating fire ripped through the popular restaurant Chez Gado Gado in Seminyak; on Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday, another fire broke out across Kuta. The …

Bali is in shock after a fire at the iconic Seminyak restaurant Chaz Gado Gado on Sunday evening. The fire reportedly spread quickly in the winds at the beach resort on Sunday evening, leaving the community shocked by the scale of the incident. Initial reports suggest that the fire broke out at Chez Gado Gado …

East Bali is one of the island’s most underrated areas, if you ask us. Here at The Bali Sun, we love a little East Bali escape, and we’ll tell you why. First, East Bali is a low-key home to some of the best beaches in the province. Second, East Bali is home to genuinely breathtaking …

Bali is a destination that has become synonymous with luxury and partying, but long before the island was Asia’s hottest party destination, the island attracted tourists who were deeply interested in the province’s history and culture. In 2026, these kinds of tourists are becoming fewer and further between. Of course, everyone is a little bit …

Traffic in Bali… where do we start? For seasoned travelers, you are already all too familiar with the traffic congestion issues on the Island of the Gods. For those who are set to be visiting for the first time, you should probably brace for traffic congestion. All hope is not lost yet, though; there are …

Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, from Sumatra to Kalimantan. As the country responds to the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands last week, and as many areas of Aceh are still recovering from earlier flooding, this wave of wildfires is increasingly concerning.  Wildfires are ravaging high swathes of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. …