More Bali Tourism Task Force Officers could be coming to the streets of Bali. As the island is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, leaders are working around the clock to ensure tourists’ safety and ensure that all foreigners on the island are obeying the law. The mission of the …
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Bali is ranked as the best travel destination in the world for 2026, by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we agree, though we might be biased. We love this island, its culture, its nature, and the people, and we, of course, recommend that everyone come and visit. We are also realists, and journalists, we …
Uluwatu is Bali’s most in-demand destination right now. With more tourists visiting the Bukit Peninsula than ever and development happening at a rapid pace, police in the area are committed to keeping both tourists and residents safe from crime. Bali is one of the safest destinations in the world, which is in part why more …
Bali’s Gianyar Regency is best known for being home to the island’s arts and culture capital, Ubud. What many tourists don’t realise is that Gianyar Regency is home to some of the most impressive black sand beaches in all of Indonesia. Here at The Bali Sun, we have a lot of time for the Gianyar …
Although Bali is in the midst of the low season, the quiet is on pause this week as the Lunar New Year is celebrated across the island. Chinese New Year is a big event in Bali, and the island welcomes tens of thousands of additional tourists who travel to the island to enjoy the festivities. …
No vacation in Bali would be complete without a visit to one of the island’s waterfalls. With Bali’s geography formed in what many call a ‘ridge to reef’, the steep slopes of the island, coupled with the vast network of waterways, mean that there are waterfalls to be discovered in every region across the land! …
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, will be officially celebrated on 17th February 2026. Bali will mark the auspicious occasion with a week of celebrations and events that showcase the island’s incredible culture and the longstanding connection between China and Indonesia. Over in Nusa Dua, celebrations have already been getting started, …
Bali is one of Southeast Asia’s best destinations for live music and festivals. Whether it’s the world’s biggest artists gracing the stages of the world’s most famous beach clubs, or internationally acclaimed music, yoga, and wellness festivals, there is an event worth flying in for every month of the year. The world-famous Day Zero Festival …
Tourism villages have to be one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Bali. First-time tourists visiting the island always have temples and beaches on their bucket lists, and rightly so, but here at The Bali Sun, you’ll find us always singing the praises of the island’s tourism villages. Perhaps the most famous tourism village …
Bali is an island with a rich heritage of art, culture, and culinary produce. From traditional pairings to wooden carvings, through to coffee, salt, and spices, for tourists looking to take a little piece of the island home with them to remember their vacation, the options are endless. Here at The Bali Sun, we can’t …
Bali has long been one of the world’s best surfing destinations. The island is home to such a wide range of breaks that it is popular with both world champions and total beginners. For more than three decades, Bali has been the destination of choice for aspiring surfers who want to learn to ride the …
Bali’s Denpasar City is often seen by tourists as exactly that, the city. While Denpasar is a busy urban hub, the city limits also include some of Bali’s leading coastal vacation destinations, including Sanur. As the low season gets into full swing, hotel managers are celebrating that bookings are slowly on the rise. The biggest …