With the first working week of 2026 now officially in flow, it’s the time of year when tourism leaders in Bali take stock of the last 12 months and look ahead to the incoming year. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a track of all travel trends and targets and share our insights to …
Bali has been on a mission to crack down on illegally operating tourism businesses, especially accommodation businesses, on the island. The issue has been a hot topic for Governor Koster in both his first and now his second term in office. As 2026 gets underway, it is clear that he will not slow down in …
Bali has announced plans to introduce financial checks on tourists visiting the island. The plans come as provincial leaders want to ensure that only high-quality, high-spending tourists visit the island, as a measure to help conserve local culture and the environment. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to check the financial status of all …
Life at Bali’s most iconic rice terraces is slowly returning to normal after weeks of protests from local farmers. In December, local landowners installed dozens of zinc sheets across the landscape to protest against demolition orders issued by the regency government and the potential for large-scale developments to be constructed in the future. Jatiluwih Rice …
Tourists arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will notice some changes. Airport management teams have installed a series of thermal scanning devices as Indonesia works to reduce the spread of a new ‘Super Flu’ that is sweeping the region. The emergence of a new Super Flu virus has sparked concern amongst medical …
Bali is home to some of the world’s most important coral reef ecosystems. The island is famous with international tourists for its crystal clear waters, colourful coral reefs and abundant marine ecosystems, but these aquascapes are incredibly fragile, and it’s clear that not all tourists are giving them the respect they deserve. Bali-based environmentalist and …
The first working week of 2026 is in full swing, but the festive season is lingering on just a moment longer in Bali. The homeward-bound flow of tourists is still on the move, and that is making both the roads and transport hubs, such as I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, feel pretty busy. It’s …
It’s only the first working week of 2026, and the Bali Provincial Government is already setting fresh precedents for the year ahead. Bali has long been on a mission to attract more high-quality tourists, and with his most recent announcement, Bali Governor Wayan Koster has explained how he plans to ensure only high-spending and respectful …
Trekking Bali’s sacred peaks, whether Mount Agung or Mount Batur, is a life-changing experience. Here at The Bali Sun we love exploring all things Bali travel but we also love taking a deep dive into Balinese culture. With so much cultural depth to explore we all need more than one lifetime! Want to read more? …
Is it just us, or is everyone sleeping on the all-inclusive resort vacation? Here at The Bali Sun, it is our job to report all the top news stories happening on the island, but also to share top tips on traveling in the province. We spend our days tracking travel trends, and we’ve noticed that …
There are so many different areas of Bali that are deemed unmissable, but Ubud is perhaps the most unmissable of all. Here at The Bali Sun we have a very special place in our hearts for Ubud. As the arts and cultural capital of the province, this town really is the gateway to Balinese culture …
Doesn’t it feel like meeting people IRL is becoming increasingly difficult? Even though people are in closer proximity than ever, it can often feel like organic introductions and interactions are becoming fewer and farther between. Even in Bali, a place that attracts folks who are generally more open, meeting new people can sometimes feel tricky, …