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The countdown to Nyepi is on! The most sacred day of the year in Bali will be observed on the 19th March, and tourists need to start making their Nyepi plans now. For those not in the know, on Nyepi Day, everyone in Bali must stay home or in their accommodation. The island falls silent …

Read More about Bali Fast Boat Crossings To Gili Islands And Lombok Will Be Closed During Nyepi: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know 

The most sacred day in the Balinese calendar is about to take place. Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese Day of Silence will take place on the 19th March 2026. This year Nyepi Day will be observed a few days before Eid al-Fitr, which typically sees the movement of millions of people all across …

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It may feel like this rainy season in Bali is never-ending, but for those who are already counting down the days until dry season begins, you may need to be careful what you wish for. Though the rainy season is far from over, forecasters are already predicting that the upcoming dry season could bring on …

Read More about Bali At Risk Of Drought During Dry Season Despite Devastating Rainy Season In Top Tourist Destinations 

Anyone who has been following the news in Bali over the last year or so will already be familiar with the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. For those new to the story, we here at The Bali Sun can get you up to speed. In short, one of the most controversial tourism development projects in …

Read More about Final Warning Letters Issued For Demolition Of Glass Elevator Project In Top Bali Tourist Hotspot 

Extreme weather warnings are in place across Bali until the 8th March 2026. With heavy rains forecast across Bali, and with the island only just starting to assess the scale of the damage from last week’s flooding, weather forecasters and local leaders are urging the public to be extra cautious when out and about.  The …

Read More about Extreme Weather Warnings In Place Across Bali’s Top Tourism Destinations 

With more than 35 flights from Bali Airport canceled over the last three days due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of passengers remain stranded in Bali. As both outbound and inbound flights are cancelled, the knock-on effect is now resulting in hotel cancellations.  Tourism is the biggest contributor to …

Read More about Flight Cancellations Leading To Hotel Cancellations In Top Bali Resorts 

Bali’s waste management issues have hit international headlines multiple times over the years, but now the island has been given a timeframe to make a massive transition to improve waste management once and for all. The call to ensure that the island’s Waste-to-Energy Project is fully operational within the next year and a half came …

Read More about Bali Given 18-Months To Clean Up Top Tourism Destinations 

Latest weather forecasting from Bali shows that Cyclone Seed 90S has the potential to cause heavy rainfall and strong winds across the island until 8th March. With more extreme weather warnings in place across Bali and Indonesia more broadly, tourists traveling to the region need to be on high alert.  It is not only flight …

Read More about Heavy Rains Impact Bali Holidaymakers Across The Island As Cyclones Forecast

The conflict in the Middle East is having a massive impact on international travel. With airspace across the Middle East closed for more than 48 hours, the knock-on effect of the world’s biggest transit hubs being closed is being felt all around the globe, including in Bali.  With thousands of travelers now stranded in Bali …

Read More about Bali Immigration Expects Rise In Tourist Visa Overstays As Global Travel Chaos Continues 

As geopolitical tensions are set to become heightened in the coming days and possibly weeks, leaders in Southeast Asia are looking to find ways to mitigate the impact of airspace closures in the Middle East. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Singapore’s Changi Airport, and Kuala Lumpur Airport could all set in as alternatives …

Read More about Bali, Kuala Lumpur And Singapore Could Receive Increased Flights As Middle East Airspace Closes

Tourists traveling to and from Bali in the coming days are being urged to keep a close eye on updates from airlines and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. As a result of the US and Israel conflict in Iran, hundreds of thousands of tourists, international residents, and business travelers have been affected by the …

Read More about Bali Flights Impacted By Middle East Conflict As Tourists Issued Important Travel Advice

The weather in Bali this week has been nothing shy of brutal. Persistent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding, forcing evacuations of both local communities and tourists. Fallen trees and landslides have only added to the devastation faced by communities during what will go down as one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory.  …

Read More about Bali Hotels Urged To Increase Flood-Proofing As Rainy Season Devastation Continues