Top police officials in Bali have confirmed that nine foreigners wanted in connection with an armed kidnapping, assault, and robbery on 15th December 2024 are believed to still be on the island. On 15th December, a Ukrainian national known by his initials IL was kidnapped by a criminal gang, believed to be from Russia, in …

Tourists visiting Bali in 2025 are clearly on the lookout for the best of all worlds. Tourists are looking for crowd-free beaches, relaxed and quiet accommodation to retreat to, excellent dining experiences, the option of jumping into an epic nightlife scene and being able to soak up Balinese culture along the way too. Oh, and …

Bali Police have confirmed that they have tracked down and arrested an Indonesian national who was found to have stolen the handbag of a tourist who was relaxing on Pererenan Beach on Tuesday, 4th February.  Pererenan, in Canggu, was named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024, but as tourists enjoy the area, they …

The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics in Bali has confirmed that the last two days have seen maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius. These sky-high temperatures officially tip Bali’s heat into the extreme weather category, and along with extreme weather warnings and cautions for dangerous waves across the province, tourists must keep their wits …

Controversy continues at Bali’s Atlas Super Club after the venue was found to have used religious imagery of the Hindu god Lord Shiva as the background of a DJ set last weekend. Though the image appeared on the giant screens for one minute before being removed, and despite a public apology from the venue, top …

If you’re looking for a seriously memorable island vacation in 2025, then a 9-day tour of Bali’s Nusa Islands is a safe bet. Laid back, utterly breathtaking scenery, and exceptionally welcoming, a 9-day vacation to the Nusa Islands is both relaxing and engaging. With so much to see and do and wonderful hotels and guesthouses …

One of Bali’s most popular nightlife venues is under investigation by local authorities after reports that a visual display that set the stage behind a DJ set featured imagery of a Hindu deity. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with many local Balinese Hindus shocked that religious iconography would be used during a …

Local leaders in Bali’s popular resort of Uluwatu are calling on the provincial government to step in and create new initiatives that help protect tourists and communities involved in tourism. The Head of Pecatu Village, the region home to Uluwatu, is calling for the development of a tourist insurance scheme to help support those in …

The final figures for 2024 are from the Central Statistics Agency. This fresh data explores everything connected to travel and tourism in Bali, and Indonesia overall. The figures tell us more about traveler spending habits and how they have changed over the last 12 months.  The Central Statistics Agency has revealed that throughout 2024 the …

We’ve all heard about Bali’s famous beach clubs, but have you heard about Bali’s jungle clubs and day clubs? These nature-inspired clubs are the perfect place to hang out if you’re in need of a relaxing yet fun-filled day in central Bali. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access …

This year, the Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi and the Day of Silence, will fall on the 29th of March. At 6am on Saturday, 29th March 2025, Bali will fall silent, everyone will stay at home or inside their accommodation, there will be no transportation movement, and all air traffic will come to a …

Tourists in Bali now have more choice than ever before in terms of navigating between the island’s biggest attractions. Over the last few years, tensions have been rising between local taxi drivers and online taxi app providers. As new policies are introduced to help level the playing field in the taxi driving marketplace, a new …