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 …
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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 …
It feels to many that Bali is in a precarious place right now. With tourism development happening at lightning speed, there are concerns that the island is prioritizing growth over essential conservation and preservation efforts. Whether it’s coastal erosion in Kuta or land conservation in Ubud, the alarm calls are being sounded across Bali to …
Bali’s waste management problems have been inescapable for a very long time. Over the last week, the issues have been hitting headlines as major landfill closures come into effect. While long-term solutions are being implemented, increased trash burning and illegal waste dumping are affecting both local residents and tourists, raising questions about whether Bali can …
One of Bali’s most highly acclaimed hotels has just conducted a unique conservation initiative in partnership with the local community. Bambu Indah, famous for its stunning bamboo architecture, treehouses, and sustainable tourism practices, has joined forces with local farmers to tackle pests, restore ecological balance, and maybe even create some birdwatching opportunities for locals and …
Better never stops in Bali’s tourism sector. With more than half of the province’s GDP generated from tourism both political and business leaders on the island are always striving to improve. The Bali Government have confirmed that it is working on a plan to introduce new policy that will help improve tourists experience of the …
International governments have issued travel warnings to their citizens amidst reports of rising crime rates in Bali. This week, both the South Korean Embassy and the US Travel Advice Bureau have issued updated travel advice for tourists traveling to Indonesia. The South Korean Embassy has urged tourists to be more vigilant while traveling to tourism …