Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, …
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On the 19th March 2026, Bali will fall silent and still for the most important day of the year. For tourists, it is truly an honour to be in Bali on Nyepi Day and during this festival period. Tourists must be aware that for the next week, ceremonies and Nyepi-related changes take precedence. From early …
Bali is considered to be one of the safest vacation destinations in the world. As shown by our Bali Sun Traveler Safety Index, where real travelers report their experience of safety in real time, the island remains in the green at all times. As of this week, 100 of the island’s leading hotels hold Disaster …
In light of the conflict in the Middle East, there are pockets of Bali that are feeling a little quieter than usual, even for this low season period. Although flight services have mostly resumed, the knock-on effect of last week’s major travel disruptions is starting to be felt in Bali. Ubud is one of the …
Bali is Indonesia’s only majority Hindu province. As a country, Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim nation, and as such, Eid al-Fitr is the biggest religious festival of the year. This year, Eid al-Fitr will be observed in Indonesia on the 21st March, and millions of people will be moving throughout the country to spend time …
This year, Bali will observe Nyepi Day on the 19th March 2026. As the island will fall silent for 24 hours on the most sacred day of the year, tourists must be aware that travel and access to attractions will be affected during the festival period. Tourists traveling to Bali over Nyepi must be prepared …
Lake Batur is one of the most ecologically important landmarks in Bali; it also holds huge cultural and spiritual significance and is seeing a surge in interest from both domestic and international tourists. As more attention is falling on the lake, local leaders have committed to keeping it cleaner and in better condition. The Bangli …
Bali Airport has confirmed that normal flight service has resumed after a week of global travel chaos due to the conflict in the Middle East. In Bali, thousands of passengers were impacted by flight cancellations and delays, though globally millions of travellers were impacted, with some still trying to find their way back home. One …
With a wave of flight cancellations and travel disruptions impacting Bali travel, tourism leaders around the island are starting to report on the knock-on impact to their businesses. As flight cancellations are starting to trigger hotel cancellations, certain parts of Bali are already starting to feel less crowded. North Bali is a region of the …
The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is having an undeniable impact on global geopolitical stability. With travelers still stranded around the world as a result of airspace closures and with the conflict not looking like it will be over in the coming days, leaders around the world are now starting to share …
As the conflict in the Middle East looks set to continue at least for a few more weeks, leaders in Bali are calling for mitigation measures to be put in place. Bali Immigration and Bali Airport have already stepped up support for passengers stranded as a result of airspace closures; now leaders are calling for …
Bali is the world’s best tourism destination in 2026 according to TripAdvisor, and us here at The Bali Sun of course. The island is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists this year, and traveler demographics are starting to change. Since the beginning of January, Bali has been recording a steady increase in …