Here at The Bali Sun, we love the festive season in Bali. We love to see everyone celebrating Christmas together, but we low-key understand where all our attention is heading now…the countdown is on to New Year’s Eve. The big ole NYE is the biggest night of the year for Bali’s party scene, and this …
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Bali’s Ubud may not be the island’s most famous nightlife destination, but the arts and culture capital can give the big party resorts a run for their money. Here at The Bali Sun, we love a night out in Ubud, and this New Year’s Eve, there is so much going on, it’s low-key hard to …
Is there any better way to spend an evening sampling cocktail menus than in Seminyak? Here at The Bali Sun, we think not! Offering the perfect balance of bougie vibes, outstanding hospitality, incredible decor, and prices that don’t blow the vacation budget, Seminyak is THE destination of choice for late-night bars this festive season…and beyond. …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Uluwatu has long been competing with Canggu and Seminyak for the title of best nightlife destination in Bali, and New Year’s Eve 2025 could be the year this fast-growing tourist hotspot finally clinches the accolade…and here at The Bali Sun, we say deservedly so. New Year’s …
One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws. In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …
Does anyone remember the New Year travel chaos in Bali in 2023/4 and 2024/5? Here at The Bali Sun, we remember it like it was yesterday. With congestion so bad that tourists were forced to abandon their taxis and run to the airport just to catch their flight on time, it was the stuff of …
Long before tourism was the most important and influential business sector in Bali, farming ruled the roost. In fact, farming is still the most important business sector in Bali, but as economic trends shift the focus to other areas of development, it’s easy for everyone to overlook the importance of food and farming. Balinese farmers, …
Tourists in Bali this festive season who are due to make visa extension applications or need to access immigration services must be up to date on office closures. Both Christmas and New Year are public holidays in Indonesia, and as a result, government services close during the joint annual leave period. Tourists in Bali must …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Sanur this festive season are in with a chance of meeting some of the island’s most endangered species. The Sanur Turtle Village Hatchery is one of the most underrated attractions in Sanur and is doing vital work to support the conservation of this ancient species. The Sanur Village Turtle Hatchery is one …
Bali has welcomed a new beach club onto the scene. The new Atlas Beach House, located in the heart of Canggu, is not your typical Bali beach club. At this new coastal hangout, the vibes are all about rest and rejuvenation over raving from dusk till dawn. Atlas Beach Club is the biggest beach club …
Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …
Bali is struggling to cope with increased road traffic. From Denpasar to Gilimanuk, from Uluwatu to Ubud, for tourists visiting Bali, traffic congestion can often feel like an unavoidable reality. It is an issue that leaders are all too aware of and are committed to making right. Back in 2024, the then Minister of Tourism …