Public transport, or the lack thereof, has been an issue in Bali for decades. Not only does the lack of a reliable and expansive public transportation network impact local communities, but it also limits tourists’ access to the island. Sanur, Bali’s oldest tourism resort, has recently introduced a shuttle bus service that is proving to …
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Bali’s Kuta Beach is one of the most popular vacation resorts in all of Indonesia. The beach is also the natural nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. As the nesting season begins, tourists are being updated about how to protect the turtle nests during their visits to the world-famous beach. Technically speaking, turtles nest year-round, …
Bali travelers are rightly always on the lookout for a new destination to explore and stunning natural wonders to enjoy. Here at The Bali Sun, we are proud to know all the best hidden gems and secret travel hotspots that tourists can’t skip. We make a point of not gatekeeping! If you’re a respectful traveler, …
Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Despite the high safety rating, there are a number of things that all holidaymakers must be aware of when they visit the island. From local etiquette to national laws, and from common scams to basic safety measures, here at The Bali Sun, we do our …
The AI Revolution is happening right before our eyes. The travel sector is quickly adapting to keep up with AI advances, and in Bali, leaders are hopeful that the technology can help promote new destinations, grow local businesses, and support tourists with their travel needs. In December 2025, the Indonesian national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, …
The creation of the Dharma Dewata Tourism Task Force is already having an impact across Bali’s top tourism resorts. Earlier this week, officers confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian national found to be engaging in criminal activities and having overstayed his visa. In the popular community of Sayan, just outside Ubud, leaders have come together …
Bali is making some pretty solid efforts to improve its infrastructure issues. While some may say that far more needs to be done, and quickly, like in the case of the island’s waste management issues, there are some problems that the island’s leaders are tackling in a timely manner, improving day-to-day life for both local …
Bali’s waste management issues have reached a certain stage over the last couple of weeks. With the island’s biggest open landfill officially no longer accepting organic waste, the whole trash processing system has fallen into disarray. Illegal trash dumping has been recorded in the popular resort of Kuta, and both residents and tourists have noticed …
Bali’s landfill closure has been one of the biggest local news stories this month. The partial closure of Suwung TPA, the island’s biggest landfill, has sparked debate across the province and has been something of a shock to the island’s already strained waste management operations. While waste management isn’t typically something tourists have to contend …
Sanur is the place to be right now! Bali’s oldest coastal vacation resort is having a serious renaissance moment, and here at The Bali Sun, we are living for it. Sanur has received a massive set of upgrades and is now the home of medical and wellness tourism in Indonesia, but this leveling up has …
Tourists visiting Bali this July must remember to pack their running shoes! The annual Culture Run Bali is returning in 2026 and will be hosted in none other than the Peninsula Island. The event will bring together local runners and fitness-focused tourists for a celebration of culture, environmental awareness, and sport. Indonesia is on a …
With more than 60% of Bali’s GDP derived from tourism, global conflicts and geopolitical tensions are of inherent concern to the island, its economy, and the livelihoods of local people. With the island set to welcome more than 7.5 million international tourists in 2026, and millions more domestic tourists, the concern running through everyone’s minds, …