Talk of trash is intense this week in Bali…more intense than usual. The island’s longstanding issues with waste management impact both local communities and visiting tourists, and it is an issue that has even hit international headlines. With the island’s biggest open landfill set to close in a matter of months, some big changes are …
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What does Bali’s biggest open landfill have to do with tourists? Well, it turns out, quite a lot. Bali’s longstanding issues with waste management are one of the first things tourists comment on if asked about their impressions of problems on the island. With tourists contributing to tax revenue and continually being encouraged to support …
Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve just been discussing how it kind of felt like the rainy season was never going to end. With Bali and Indonesia experiencing one of the most devastating rainy seasons in living memory over the last six months, there is a gentle sigh of relief being released across the archipelago …
Just as it seems that everything is getting more expensive, some things in Bali are about to stay the same for just a little while longer. With energy prices rising, along with the cost of living and the cost of travel in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, every little helps when …
In light of the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices, Idnoenisa has ordered its civil servants to work from home. With the policy now taking effect after the Eid al-Fitr public holidays, Bali Immigration has confirmed that the situation will not affect tourists. Speaking to the media, Bali’s Ngurah Rai …
How many times have we written this now?! We’ve lost count, but…the Suwung TPA is about to close. For real this time. No going back. Done. Bali’s largest open landfill site, the Suwung TPA, has been slated to close for more than five years, but with the date being pushed back, locals, leaders, and frequent …
Bali’s most sacred volcano will be closed to the public for the next month. Mount Agung, which is Bali’s tallest and most spiritually significant peak, will be closed for cleaning ceremonies; this means that all tourist visits and hikes will be prohibited. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep our readers up to speed with …
With the conflict in the Middle East impacting global oil prices, leaders around the world are already starting to implement energy-saving measures. Indonesia is no exception. With new energy-saving measures introduced for civil servants and some students, the decision to implement measures this soon has got tourism leaders questioning if the travel sector will be …
Bali has returned to its usual hustle and bustle after Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March. Despite a couple of people who disobeyed the rules, Nyepi 2026 was observed without a hitch. Now all focus is on Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated this weekend, across Indonesia and by muslims around the world. Speaking to reporters …
The most beautiful day of the year is almost upon us here in Bali. Tonight, the island will begin to fall still and silent as the gongs ring out across communities, marking the beginning of the holy day of silence. But before Nyepi can begin, the monstrous Ogoh Ogoh must clear the energy of the …
The Uluwatu Sea Wall project has been one of the most contentious infrastructure projects in Bali in recent years. The project was initially presented to the public as an initiative to stabilise the limestone cliff against cracking and erosion, though there has been speculation that the access road created for the crack-stabilisation work will later …
It is the beginning of one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Bali. On Thursday, the island will fall silent to observe Nyepi, the holy day of silence, and on Saturday, the whole of Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr. For tourists in Bali this week, this is an opportunity to experience …