There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb. For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long …
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There is less than one month to go until BaliSpirit Festival returns to Ubud. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of this event; in fact, it’s our favourite festival of the year! BaliSpirit Festival is Bali’s biggest celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing, and it is hosted at none other than …
Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is …
It is the most beautiful day of the year here in Bali. Don’t worry, The Bali Sun readers, we are all at home, screen-free and observing this holy day of silence, but we thought it only right to share a final update with our readers in case they’ve just arrived on the island and are …
By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists, in addition to millions more domestic holidaymakers. With so many people visiting the island, security teams work around the clock to keep everyone safe and are now taking measures to new levels. While the vast majority of Bali’s millions of …
Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia …
Bali Airport is feeling a little busier than it has for a couple of months this week. While the airport is still supporting passengers impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, there is an air of celebration about the terminals as special events and pop-ups are being hosted to honour both Nyepi and Eid …
Tourists visiting Bali are being reminded to make beach safety a top priority this Eid al-Fitr and beyond. Bali is preparing to celebrate Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr later this week, and is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of people to the island’s top coastal resorts. The calls for increased beach safety awareness come …
This week marks one of the most spiritually significant moments in Indonesian culture. Not only is Bali observing Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March, but on Saturday, 21st March, Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday too. Here at The Bali Sun, we are already seeing the impact of the festivals on …
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, …
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 …