One of Bali’s oldest and most famous trees has collapsed in central Ubud. Tourists and local community members were left in shock on the afternoon of Sunday, 15th February, as the banyan tree fell in the courtyard of Puri Kantoran, next to Ubud Water Place, destroying temple structures and surrounding buildings.  The 300-year-old banyan tree …

Bali has long been one of the most fashionable travel destinations in the world. The island responds to travel trends with lightning speed and is often the source of international travel inspiration. The rise of the Glowmad trend has seen astronomical growth among Gen Z travellers across Asia; of course, it has found a home …

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 …

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resort areas, and the surf haven is perhaps the fastest-growing region of the province. On 11th February, residents and tourists in Uluwatu were left shocked and confused after the essential Sterling Shortcut was closed, seemingly permanently.  Uluwatu has grown at lightning speed over the last five years. The …

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 …

Bali is still reeling from the huge success of the Sanur Bali International Half Marathon that was held on Sunday, 8th February. With fitness and fun still on everyone’s minds, the island’s leaders are now looking to build on this sporting success throughout 2026, in ways that will benefit both local communities and the 7 …

Bali is proud to be the Best Destination in the World in 2026, and is dedicated to keeping tourists and local communities safe. Compared with many places in the world, crime in Bali is very low; local police still work around the clock to reduce the risk of criminal activity. Street crime, such as pickpocketing …

Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach will notice that things are looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the Beach Waste Management Clean Up crews. Newly installed pergolas have given the iconic beachfront a fresh new look and are set to be a game-changer for both tourists and local entrepreneurs.  Bali’s Kuta Beach has …

Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on the Bali Urban Railway Network, aka the Bali Metro project, since the idea was first put on the table. The project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a …