With the Christmas countdown officially started, leaders in Bali are preparing to welcome festive holidaymakers. Over the festive season, Bali typically welcomes more than one million visitors, and Bali Police, along with supporting agencies, work around the clock to keep everyone safe and in flow. This year, the Christmas and New Year policing operation in …
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Bali has officially just axed a highly controversial tourism development project. The Kelingking Glass Elevator Project was set to change the face of tourism in Nusa Penida forever, bringing more economic prosperity to the island. Now that the project has been axed following major building violations, the local community has questions that need answers. On …
Heavy rainfall in Bali has caused some of the worst damage recorded to Sangeh Monkey Forest in more than a decade. On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, several trees fell within the main temple complex area of the popular tourist attraction, destroying ancient structures, killing one member of staff, and seriously injuring another. The tragedy comes …
Bali and Indonesia nationwide are experiencing one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory, and there are still many months to go. As areas of Sumatra have been devastated this week by unprecedented flooding, and as many communities in Bali are still recovering from September’s disasters, leaders in the province are calling for a …
Big changes could be on the horizon in Bali. The Governor of the province, Wayan Koster, is threatening to ban Airbnb on the grounds that the travel platform isn’t contributing enough to the local economy. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve got the lowdown and will report on this story as it unfolds. This isn’t …
Thinking about starting a whole new life in Indonesia? For some foreigners, the dream of living in Indonesia is only complete once citizenship is achieved. Although Indonesia has just made it easier for those with strong ties to the country to reside long term, the government has also just made obtaining citizenship even harder. Most …
One of the biggest joys of traveling to Bali is the opportunity to connect with Balinese culture. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for holidaymakers adding cultural experiences to their vacations, and now Wonderful Indonesia, the national tourism board, is highlighting even more ways to connect with the province’s ancient ways of …
Bali Airport is seriously levelling up right now. It feels like a new flight is being added to the schedule every week. Here at The Bali Sun, we monitor all the comings and goings at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to keep tourists and travellers up to speed. Officials at Bali Airport have …
Indonesia has just launched a game-changing new immigration checkpoint system. The Indonesian Immigration is working to roll out its All Indonesia immigration protocol, which is set to bring huge benefits to both international and domestic travellers. Elements of the new All Indonesia program are already affecting Bali tourists. Indonesia Immigration has just launched its new …
The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial development projects in Bali in the last decade. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on this story since the first rumours about the project started circulating. In November, the project was officially axed, and demolition orders were issued, but …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, has just launched a revolutionary new AI platform that will help tourists plan even more exciting adventures in Bali and around the country. The new platform, named Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia, or MaiA, will help thousands of tourists plan more meaningful vacations across the archipelago. Indonesia’s Minister of …
Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur. As seismic activity has been increasing globally in the last week, here at The Bali Sun, we are monitoring updates from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency even more closely. On Monday, 1st December 2025, smoke was recorded by a member of …