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 …

The most sacred day in the Balinese calendar is about to take place. Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese Day of Silence will take place on the 19th March 2026. This year Nyepi Day will be observed a few days before Eid al-Fitr, which typically sees the movement of millions of people all across …

It may feel like this rainy season in Bali is never-ending, but for those who are already counting down the days until dry season begins, you may need to be careful what you wish for. Though the rainy season is far from over, forecasters are already predicting that the upcoming dry season could bring on …

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 …

Anyone who has been following the news in Bali over the last year or so will already be familiar with the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. For those new to the story, we here at The Bali Sun can get you up to speed. In short, one of the most controversial tourism development projects in …

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 …

Extreme weather warnings are in place across Bali until the 8th March 2026. With heavy rains forecast across Bali, and with the island only just starting to assess the scale of the damage from last week’s flooding, weather forecasters and local leaders are urging the public to be extra cautious when out and about.  The …

With more than 35 flights from Bali Airport canceled over the last three days due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of passengers remain stranded in Bali. As both outbound and inbound flights are cancelled, the knock-on effect is now resulting in hotel cancellations.  Tourism is the biggest contributor to …

The airspace closure across the Middle East has triggered travel chaos worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded and awaiting further instruction, as many countries are issuing evacuation orders for citizens currently in the Middle East. Bali is no exception. With tourists stranded due to flight cancellations, Indonesian immigration is stepping in to make …