This week, Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, received an audience with the US Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter Haymond, at his offices in Denpasar. The pair discussed international relations, public safety, business, and tourism. Bali is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, and an increasing number of these visitors are American. During …
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It is one of the most wonderful times of the year to be in Indonesia. As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. …
With Bali set to welcome more than 7 million tourists in 2026, leaders are working to ensure that everyone on the island feels safe and abides by the law. While the vast majority of foreigners in Bali respect local culture and customs, some choose to break the law, engage in criminal activity, and pose a …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort, but it is seriously feeling like the most modern of all the vacation destinations along the southern coast. Sanur has been transformed into Indonesia’s Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism, and this change of function has opened the door to a whole new chapter of travel and tourism in …
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand tourist destinations right now. The island, which can be reached from Bali via a short, fast boat ride, is home to some of the province’s most famous vistas, including Kelingking Beach. Over the coming months, leaders on the island want to develop more eco-tourism and evolve the …
Extremely heavy rains have been pouring down across southern Bali for more than 24 hours, resulting in serious flooding and communities in need of evacuation. Though the peak of the rainy season has passed, heavy and persistent rain will continue through to early April. Bali is facing one of the most extreme rainy seasons in …
More than four days of heavy rain in Bali have caused widespread flooding across the central south of the island. While both local community members and tourists are being evacuated from their homes and accommodation, response teams are working around the clock to ensure public safety. The flooding is having a huge impact on mobility …
Indonesia is one of the most impressive travel destinations in the world. Bali, in fact, is the best destination in the world in 2026 according to TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we love all things Bali, but we also have just as much appreciation and respect for Indonesia as a whole and do everything …
It has never been easier to travel between Bali and its neighbouring islands. From Bali to Nusa Penida to the Gili Islands and Lombok, island hopping is the best way to max out on the number of destinations explored in just one short vacation. Bali’s fast boats and ferries have always been reliable. For decades, …
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 …
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 …