Bali is one of the safest and most welcoming travel destinations in the world, but that doesn’t mean that tourists completely switch off. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a pulse on what is happening on the ground in terms of tourist safety 24/7. While violent crime and harassment are not too much of …
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Here at The Bali Sun, we have an eye on all the latest travel trends and the up-to-the-minute travel news. We are always monitoring what destinations are receiving interest and which are being overlooked. We are also always keeping a note of what local community leaders are discussing regarding their vision for the future. Bali’s …
Thursday, 19th February marked the official start of Ramadan in Indonesia. While in other parts of the world the Islamic holy month of fasting started on the 18th, the start of Ramadan on the 19th in Indonesia means that this year, Eid al-Fitr and the Bali Holy Day of Silence, Nyepi, will not fall on …
Construction of a new hospital in Bali’s Sanur is now officially underway. This week, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster presided over the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new JEC Eye Hospitals and Clinics Bali in the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. Sanur is Bali’s original beach resort, and over the last sixty years, it has …
Nusa Penida is one of the most fascinating destinations in Bali. Home to iconic landmarks like Kelingking Beach and Manta Bay, Nusa Penida is fast becoming the most in-demand destination in the province. A new discovery by a team of archaeologists has proven that there is more to this island than meets the eye, and …
Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming, has issued Bali strict orders to tackle ongoing waste management issues. Following a meeting between the Central Government and the Bali Provincial Government last week, waste management has come under scrutiny again. Sustainability has been one of the biggest focal points Bali has working on for more than a decade. …
This is a big week for religious and cultural festivals. For the world’s Hindus this week has seen the honouring of Mahashivarati, for China and the Chinese diaspora, the 17th February marks the Lunar New Year, and for the world’s muslims the annual month of fasting, Ramadan, starts on the 19th February and will be …
Police in Bali have been increasing nightly patrols in top tourist resort areas to help mitigate potential crimes against tourists. Bali has been named the best destination in the world in 2026, and with more than 7 million international tourists set to visit the island by the end of the year, safety is a top …
One of Bali’s oldest and most famous trees has collapsed in central Ubud. Tourists and local community members were left in shock on the afternoon of Sunday, 15th February, as the banyan tree fell in the courtyard of Puri Kantoran, next to Ubud Water Place, destroying temple structures and surrounding buildings. The 300-year-old banyan tree …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resort areas, and the surf haven is perhaps the fastest-growing region of the province. On 11th February, residents and tourists in Uluwatu were left shocked and confused after the essential Sterling Shortcut was closed, seemingly permanently. Uluwatu has grown at lightning speed over the last five years. The …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach will notice that things are looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the Beach Waste Management Clean Up crews. Newly installed pergolas have given the iconic beachfront a fresh new look and are set to be a game-changer for both tourists and local entrepreneurs. Bali’s Kuta Beach has …
Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on the Bali Urban Railway Network, aka the Bali Metro project, since the idea was first put on the table. The project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a …