The death of a Norwegian tourist in Bali’s Nusa Lembongan on 2nd May 2026 is being deemed one of the worst tourist tragedies in the region in recent memory. A 34-year-old man was killed after being struck by a boat while spearfishing in the waters off Bali’s outlying island. The incident took place over the …
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Bali’s trash issues are not only making local headlines but also drawing international concern. As the island’s biggest open landfill is set to finally close and is already banning organic waste from entering, the island’s waste management system feels more in disarray than ever, prompting private businesses, including 5-star hotels, to step in to help …
Indonesia has identified three key areas for tourism in 2026: gastronomy, maritime, and wellness tourism. Across these three themes, Bali offers so much to tourists, from incredible spas to once-in-a-lifetime underwater encounters to multi-award-winning restaurants. As Bali celebrated the Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali (FHTB) Exhibition this week, leaders are now set to work on …
Bali may be one of the safest vacation destinations in the world, but it is fair to say that the island is not free from problems. The fire that broke out at Club Med Hotel last weekend has both tourists and local communities questioning whether more needs to be done to improve fire safety across …
Bali’s most notorious prison, Kerobokan Penitentiary, is located just steps from some of the island’s busiest hotels, resorts, and popular eateries. Kerobokan Prison is famed for housing some of Indonesia’s most dangerous and high-profile criminals, and it is also considered to be dangerously overcrowded. Leaders have been seeking to relocate the prison for some time. …
Traffic is one of the biggest issues facing Bali on a day-to-day basis right now. From Canggu to Ubud, Legian to Uluwatu, with tens of thousands more vehicles on the roads and millions of tourists arriving, it’s easy to see why the island’s road network is struggling. Leaders in Bali’s Badung Regency are looking to …
Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Despite the high safety rating, there are a number of things that all holidaymakers must be aware of when they visit the island. From local etiquette to national laws, and from common scams to basic safety measures, here at The Bali Sun, we do our …
Bali’s landfill closure has been one of the biggest local news stories this month. The partial closure of Suwung TPA, the island’s biggest landfill, has sparked debate across the province and has been something of a shock to the island’s already strained waste management operations. While waste management isn’t typically something tourists have to contend …
Tourists visiting Bali this July must remember to pack their running shoes! The annual Culture Run Bali is returning in 2026 and will be hosted in none other than the Peninsula Island. The event will bring together local runners and fitness-focused tourists for a celebration of culture, environmental awareness, and sport. Indonesia is on a …
Bali’s busiest region for tourism, Badung Regency, which is home to the island’s most established resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua, is now officially home to one million vehicles. This is kind of mind-blowing, especially since there are only half a million registered residents in the regency. This might just …
The Bali Provincial Government is being sued by the investors of the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. The highly controversial project was axed by the Bali Provincial Government in November 2025 after officials found a series of major building violations. Now, the investors are suing for losses. In November 2025, the Bali Provincial Government issued …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is indisputably one of the most famous destinations in all of Southeast Asia. As one of the region’s oldest and most established travel hotspots, it is fair to say that in recent years it has started to show signs of its age. Over the last 12 months, extensive efforts have been made …