Nearly 24 years after the Bali Bombing attacks of October 2002, Bali has confirmed that a new museum will be opened on the land where the attack took place. The Bali Bombings killed 202 people, including 88 Australian nationals. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has received a visit from the Australian Consul General, …
The world’s top medical professionals are monitoring the spread of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, which has been identified as a super flu. As the virus spreads, Bali has already taken steps to monitor potential spread, including installing thermal cameras at Bali Airport to screen incoming tourists and residents. Health leaders in Bali have confirmed …
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world. The racket game is booming in popularity across Indonesia and has become a part of everyday life for thousands of people in Bali. With Padel clubs to be found in almost all of Bali’s biggest tourism destinations, demand for the sport is clear; the island is about …
Tourists in Bali have been urged to take note of extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. With Indonesia in the height of the rainy season, extreme weather events are being recorded nationwide, including in Bali’s top tourism destinations. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that …
Traffic is the last thing tourists want to be thinking about when they head on vacation. In fact, jetting off on holiday is the annual escape from commuter traffic and rush-hour congestion for millions of people. Still, in Bali, the traffic is an inescapable reality. In 2026, however, local leaders want to see major improvements. …
There is a lot to be excited about in terms of Bali travel in 2026. Australian tourists have long been Bali’s most frequent international arrivals, and it looks like 2026 will be another year when the special relationship deepens further. Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and the gateway for millions …
Indonesia is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. As a warm and welcoming destination with so much to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. Here at The Bali Sun, we are always starting our hot takes on the best up-and-coming destinations, and now the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is …
It is clear that 2026 will be another massive year for travel and tourism in Bali. Top tourism stakeholders are sharing insights on incoming travel trends to help tourists design vacations and travel itineraries that showcase the best of Bali this year. The Chairman of the Bali Travel Association, Putu Winastra, has been speaking to …
Tourists in Bali’s Canggu may have seen more security operations happening in the popular resort this weekend. North Kuta Police, who oversee security of Canggu, were deployed across the area in full security gear, in anticipation of unruly behaviour and illegal activities. On Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th January 2025, the Bali Police Mobile Brigade …
Tourists visiting Bali’s famous monkey forests, jungle landscapes, and forested areas must be extra vigilant this season. Bali is in the middle of the rainy season, and the extreme weather conditions are triggering trees to fall, landslides, and even sinkholes to open up across the island. On Sunday, 11th January, traffic in the Monkey Forest …
We’re only a few days in, but 2026 could be the year that all of Bali’s infrastructural issues are resolved…maybe. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how Bali’s issues with traffic congestion and waste management, to name but a few, impact the lives of local residents and the experience of tourists. …
Sangeh Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s most underrated attractions. Located just 40 minutes from central Ubud, the park offers tourists a crowd-free chance to observe wild monkeys and immerse in one of the oldest forest landscapes in Bali. Sangeh Monkey Forest has confirmed that it will be adding a new walking track within the …