Experiencing local culture should be a top priority for all tourists traveling to Bali. Whether visiting a temple or trying nasi goreng, it’s super important to explore as much of what this incredible island has to offer. Here at The Bali Sun, we are committed to highlighting the best cultural experiences for our readers, and …

Who has been spreading rumours that Bali is quiet this year?! Not us here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been reporting on the real situation on the ground, and to us it feels busier than ever. In fact, the travel data confirms it, and even Governor Koster himself has been checking in on the situation …

If you’re a regular reader of The Bali Sun, you’ll know all too well how much we love North Bali over here. If you’re new around here, firstly, welcome! Secondly, you need to get up to speed with all things North Bali. This stunning region of Bali Province is quickly becoming one of the hottest …

New Year’s Eve is just a matter of hours away, and Bali Police have issued major updates about this year’s celebrations. With Indonesia experiencing some of the worst flooding in living memory across parts of Sumatra, the country will be joining together in a moment of national grief and empathy, and will be muting New …

It’s time to brace ourselves for New Year’s traffic madness in Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen more than a few NYEs on the island, and we know that despite everyone’s best efforts, there will be carnage on the roads. It’s not just us who’s saying it, locals are gearing up for …

Extreme weather conditions have been hitting Indonesia this rainy season, causing widespread devastation. In Bali, the weather has been impacting holidays and vacations throughout the island. Bad weather has led to a series of significant flight delays, disruptions, and diversions just as the wave of New Year’s travellers is set to arrive.  Throughout Saturday, 27th …

Tourist dreaming up their 2026 travel plans have to stop what they’re researching and pull all focus onto Nusa Lembongan. In the coming year, this gem of an island will be one of Bali’s most in-demand destinations for romantic retreats. One of the best things about Bali as a travel destination for romantic retreats is that …

Here at The Bali Sun, we love the festive season in Bali. We love to see everyone celebrating Christmas together, but we low-key understand where all our attention is heading now…the countdown is on to New Year’s Eve. The big ole NYE is the biggest night of the year for Bali’s party scene, and this …

Bali’s Ubud may not be the island’s most famous nightlife destination, but the arts and culture capital can give the big party resorts a run for their money. Here at The Bali Sun, we love a night out in Ubud, and this New Year’s Eve, there is so much going on, it’s low-key hard to …

Is there any better way to spend an evening sampling cocktail menus than in Seminyak? Here at The Bali Sun, we think not! Offering the perfect balance of bougie vibes, outstanding hospitality, incredible decor, and prices that don’t blow the vacation budget, Seminyak is THE destination of choice for late-night bars this festive season…and beyond.  …

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Uluwatu has long been competing with Canggu and Seminyak for the title of best nightlife destination in Bali, and New Year’s Eve 2025 could be the year this fast-growing tourist hotspot finally clinches the accolade…and here at The Bali Sun, we say deservedly so.  New Year’s …

One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws.  In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …