The Bali Sun

There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb. For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long …

Bali has returned to its usual hustle and bustle after Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March. Despite a couple of people who disobeyed the rules, Nyepi 2026 was observed without a hitch. Now all focus is on Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated this weekend, across Indonesia and by muslims around the world. Speaking to reporters …

There is less than one month to go until BaliSpirit Festival returns to Ubud. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of this event; in fact, it’s our favourite festival of the year! BaliSpirit Festival is Bali’s biggest celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing, and it is hosted at none other than …

Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is …

It is the most beautiful day of the year here in Bali. Don’t worry, The Bali Sun readers, we are all at home, screen-free and observing this holy day of silence, but we thought it only right to share a final update with our readers in case they’ve just arrived on the island and are …

The most beautiful day of the year is almost upon us here in Bali. Tonight, the island will begin to fall still and silent as the gongs ring out across communities, marking the beginning of the holy day of silence. But before Nyepi can begin, the monstrous Ogoh Ogoh must clear the energy of the …

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 …