While international travel is beginning to stabilise following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, tourists in Bali are still advised to stay alert for last-minute flight changes. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport was one of the many transport hubs affected by airspace closures in the UAE and Qatar. As a result …
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Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he is pushing for a new regulation that will crack down on illegal money changers in Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Bali is considered one of the safest travel destinations in the world, but scams are reportedly the biggest cause of concern for travelers. The issue with fraudulent …
Bali’s issues with waste management feel never-ending. The effect of the poor waste management infrastructure is having a negative impact on local communities, tourists, and the environment. While leaders have vowed, for years, that swift and serious action would be taken, the situation never seems to be fully resolved. One of the biggest controversies in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …