With Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) instructing the end of elephant riding at tourism attractions on the island, there are hopes that the tide is starting to turn on unethical wildlife tourism in the region. As of the 1st January 2026, Bali Zoo ceased to offer elephant rides for tourists, though the official announcement wasn’t …
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Indonesia sits right in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Bali is home to active volcanoes and experiences earthquakes on a regular basis. Seismic activity is a normal part of day-to-day life in Indonesia and something that all tourists must be aware of when they travel to the region. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, …
Whether we like it or not, money has a huge influence on our travel decisions. Here at The Bali Sun, we try to live our best lives irrespective of the number on the screen when we check our account, but we’re also super realistic. The Indonesian Rupiah has weakened, which is concerning in many ways; …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. The coastal hotspot has had many lives and remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. However, as the destination has grown, the surrounding infrastructure, especially for transportation and parking, hasn’t quite kept up with increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion issues and parking problems. The Denpasar …
Tides of ocean debris and plastic waste have been washing up on Bali’s shores since late November 2025. This seasonal phenomenon is no longer a shocking sight to local communities and returning visitors to Bali, but to first-time tourists, the scene of idyllic beachfronts strewn with trash can be a lot to take in. One …
Bali’s Villa Rental & Management Association has been working tirelessly to bring industry standards to the island’s booming private vacation rental sector. With the increasing demand for private vacation rentals and rapid development of new properties, it is becoming increasingly evident that more accreditation and standardisation are needed. The Bali Villa Rental & Management Association …
Bali’s Benoa Port has undergone a huge renovation over the last five years and has been transformed into the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. As the harbour fully embraces this new chapter, it is clear that the growth isn’t going to slow down; Benoa is now Indonesia’s national HQ for luxury cruise travel. The Benoa Port …
Bali has once again been named in the Best of the Best Tourism Destinations in the world by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we know that Bali deserves to be in the top spot year after year, but it is fantastic to see that real travellers are also still just as excited about travel …
It is all happening down in Kuta right now. Here at The Bali Sun, we’re here to report to tourists everything they need to know to organise a fuss-free, safe, and enjoyable vacation in Bali. As major construction and conservation efforts are underway on Kuta Beach this week, tourists need to know what to expect. …
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 …
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 …