Traffic is the last thing tourists want to be thinking about when they head on vacation. In fact, jetting off on holiday is the annual escape from commuter traffic and rush-hour congestion for millions of people. Still, in Bali, the traffic is an inescapable reality. In 2026, however, local leaders want to see major improvements. …
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Tourists in Bali’s Canggu may have seen more security operations happening in the popular resort this weekend. North Kuta Police, who oversee security of Canggu, were deployed across the area in full security gear, in anticipation of unruly behaviour and illegal activities. On Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th January 2025, the Bali Police Mobile Brigade …
We’re only a few days in, but 2026 could be the year that all of Bali’s infrastructural issues are resolved…maybe. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how Bali’s issues with traffic congestion and waste management, to name but a few, impact the lives of local residents and the experience of tourists. …
The island of Bali sits right in the heart of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, and the threat of volcanic eruption, earthquakes, and tsunamis is present. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a close eye on all meteorological, geophysical, and climatic events …
A new traffic flow system is on trial in one of Bali’s most congested areas. The new system is aimed at easing congestion and keeping both locals and tourists on the move easily and safely. However, as with all system changes, something takes time to be established, and in the in-between, sometimes things can get …
Tourists arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will notice some changes. Airport management teams have installed a series of thermal scanning devices as Indonesia works to reduce the spread of a new ‘Super Flu’ that is sweeping the region. The emergence of a new Super Flu virus has sparked concern amongst medical …
2026 is here, and with Bali confirmed to have smashed international tourism targets for 2025, the question of sustainability, tourism development, and cultural preservation is hitting headlines once again. Bali has experienced rapid growth in tourism, and the undeniably negative side effects are being highlighted by top leaders in the province. For centuries, Bali has …
New Year’s Eve is just a matter of hours away, and Bali Police have issued major updates about this year’s celebrations. With Indonesia experiencing some of the worst flooding in living memory across parts of Sumatra, the country will be joining together in a moment of national grief and empathy, and will be muting New …
One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws. In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …
Does anyone remember the New Year travel chaos in Bali in 2023/4 and 2024/5? Here at The Bali Sun, we remember it like it was yesterday. With congestion so bad that tourists were forced to abandon their taxis and run to the airport just to catch their flight on time, it was the stuff of …
Tourists in Bali this festive season who are due to make visa extension applications or need to access immigration services must be up to date on office closures. Both Christmas and New Year are public holidays in Indonesia, and as a result, government services close during the joint annual leave period. Tourists in Bali must …
Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …