The island of Bali sits right in the heart of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, and the threat of volcanic eruption, earthquakes, and tsunamis is present. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a close eye on all meteorological, geophysical, and climatic events …

The Bali Provincial Government is on a mission to crack down on tourism businesses that are violating the law. There is a broad range of violation categories up for investigation, including spatial planning, business permits and licences, and tax. The Provincial Government is not only targeting new businesses, but also those that have been established …

A new traffic flow system is on trial in one of Bali’s most congested areas. The new system is aimed at easing congestion and keeping both locals and tourists on the move easily and safely. However, as with all system changes, something takes time to be established, and in the in-between, sometimes things can get …

Travel in Southeast Asia is about to get more exciting. A new flight service will connect the ever-popular resort destination of Bali with Da Nang, Vietnam. The Vietnamese coastal resort has seen a sharp rise in popularity over the last five years, and it looks like 2026 will be the year multi-stop vacation itineraries are …

Tourists traveling to Bali should always be aware of scams and cons. While Bali is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world, with more than 7 million international visitors arriving on the island every year, opportunistic crime and scams do occur from time to time. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a …

Here at The Bali Sun, we are constantly tracking travel trends to share all of the juicy details with our readers. As we settle into 2026, we are already seeing this year’s travel trends come into their own. In 2026, cruise travel in Bali is going to be a big deal. The Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise, …

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 …