Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur. As seismic activity has been increasing globally in the last week, here at The Bali Sun, we are monitoring updates from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency even more closely. On Monday, 1st December 2025, smoke was recorded by a member of …
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As devastating flooding is recorded throughout Southeast Asia, leaders have confirmed that Bali remains safe for tourists. Widespread flooding has been recorded across Indonesia, with thousands of people displaced, hundreds killed, and dozens still reported missing. Indonesia is recording some of the worst flooding the country has seen in over 25 years. Devastating flash flooding, …
Uluwatu is the destination on every traveler’s lips right now. Whether a surfer, a party animal, or a culturally curious wanderer, Uluwatu ticks all the right boxes for so many different traveler demographics. While Bali is home to some of the most high-end hotels in the world, one of the big draws for tourists is …
It is that time of year again when travellers and holidaymakers start looking at their calendars, strategically planning time off and their next vacation in the sun. As true travelers, here at The Bali Sun, we love diving into the hottest travel trends to see for ourselves what is worth the hype. Travel comparison site …
Safety is the most important aspect of a vacation anywhere in the world. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t kick back and relax, which is the whole point of a holiday, right? Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety very seriously, and new updates from Bali Police highlight that tourism leaders are working …
Tourists traveling to Bali have got to be prepared for the huge number of fellow passengers they will encounter on their journeys. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and has already welcomed over 20 million passengers so far this year. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the …
It is super important that tourists traveling to Bali in the coming weeks keep up to date with the latest news. With seismic activity increasing nationwide and monsoon season floods sweeping multiple provinces, including Bali, it is vital that tourists understand what is happening on the ground. It has been a week of heavy rains, …
If you have ever traveled to Bali before, you know all too well how the island’s traffic can affect the flow of a vacation. If you’re visiting Bali for the first time in the coming weeks, brace yourself. Here at The Bali Sun, we are experts at navigating Bali’s nightmare traffic and know how to …
The Bali Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly 2 years, but have you ever heard of it? Have you paid it? Here at The Bali Sun, we have been keeping you informed about the Bali Tourism Tax since it was first rolled out on 14th February 2024, and more updates have just been …
Immigration in Indonesia can be a confusing space to navigate. From eVisas to Hybrid Extension Applications, from Stay Permits to Global Citizen Residency, there is a whole heap of terminology to get up to speed with. This is why at The Bali Sun we share regular updates summarising Indonesian Immigration policies, as well as the …
Many tourists visit Bali for a vacation of sun, sand, and sea, surrounded by luxury coastal hospitality. What makes Bali so special is that it is a destination fit for every kind of traveller, and for those seeking something a little greener, the inland regions offer next-level luxury and privacy. Ubud is one of the …
Badung Regency is by far Bali’s busiest tourism region. If you don’t know the area by this name as a Bali Sun reader, you’ll certainly know the regency’s top resort destinations. Badung Regency is home to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. Although there is still a month left of 2025, everyone …