Jumbo news is coming out of the Island of the Gods: Bali Zoo has confirmed it is stopping elephant rides for tourists with immediate effect. The practice of riding elephants has received increasing amounts of criticism from animal welfare specialists and ethical tourism leaders worldwide over the last decade. Bali Zoo has confirmed it has …
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Nearly 24 years after the Bali Bombing attacks of October 2002, Bali has confirmed that a new museum will be opened on the land where the attack took place. The Bali Bombings killed 202 people, including 88 Australian nationals. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has received a visit from the Australian Consul General, …
The world’s top medical professionals are monitoring the spread of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, which has been identified as a super flu. As the virus spreads, Bali has already taken steps to monitor potential spread, including installing thermal cameras at Bali Airport to screen incoming tourists and residents. Health leaders in Bali have confirmed …
Tourists in Bali have been urged to take note of extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. With Indonesia in the height of the rainy season, extreme weather events are being recorded nationwide, including in Bali’s top tourism destinations. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that …
Traffic is the last thing tourists want to be thinking about when they head on vacation. In fact, jetting off on holiday is the annual escape from commuter traffic and rush-hour congestion for millions of people. Still, in Bali, the traffic is an inescapable reality. In 2026, however, local leaders want to see major improvements. …
It is clear that 2026 will be another massive year for travel and tourism in Bali. Top tourism stakeholders are sharing insights on incoming travel trends to help tourists design vacations and travel itineraries that showcase the best of Bali this year. The Chairman of the Bali Travel Association, Putu Winastra, has been speaking to …
Tourists in Bali’s Canggu may have seen more security operations happening in the popular resort this weekend. North Kuta Police, who oversee security of Canggu, were deployed across the area in full security gear, in anticipation of unruly behaviour and illegal activities. On Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th January 2025, the Bali Police Mobile Brigade …
Tourists visiting Bali’s famous monkey forests, jungle landscapes, and forested areas must be extra vigilant this season. Bali is in the middle of the rainy season, and the extreme weather conditions are triggering trees to fall, landslides, and even sinkholes to open up across the island. On Sunday, 11th January, traffic in the Monkey Forest …
We’re only a few days in, but 2026 could be the year that all of Bali’s infrastructural issues are resolved…maybe. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how Bali’s issues with traffic congestion and waste management, to name but a few, impact the lives of local residents and the experience of tourists. …
Sangeh Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s most underrated attractions. Located just 40 minutes from central Ubud, the park offers tourists a crowd-free chance to observe wild monkeys and immerse in one of the oldest forest landscapes in Bali. Sangeh Monkey Forest has confirmed that it will be adding a new walking track within the …
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 …