The multi-stop vacation is going to be the most significant travel trend in Indonesia this year. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been loving this travel trend since late 2025, and we see it as one of the hottest travel vibes in 2026 and beyond. With so much culture and such breathtaking natural wonders …
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2026 is here, and with Bali confirmed to have smashed international tourism targets for 2025, the question of sustainability, tourism development, and cultural preservation is hitting headlines once again. Bali has experienced rapid growth in tourism, and the undeniably negative side effects are being highlighted by top leaders in the province. For centuries, Bali has …
One of Bali’s top monkey forest attractions has confirmed that it will be increasing its insurance policy for visitors following a recent tragedy. Sangeh Monkey Forest in Badung Regency experienced one of the worst tragedies in the last decade in early December, and the team has vowed to reduce risks for visitors. On 3rd December …
Who has been spreading rumours that Bali is quiet this year?! Not us here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been reporting on the real situation on the ground, and to us it feels busier than ever. In fact, the travel data confirms it, and even Governor Koster himself has been checking in on the situation …
New Year’s Eve is just a matter of hours away, and Bali Police have issued major updates about this year’s celebrations. With Indonesia experiencing some of the worst flooding in living memory across parts of Sumatra, the country will be joining together in a moment of national grief and empathy, and will be muting New …
It’s time to brace ourselves for New Year’s traffic madness in Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen more than a few NYEs on the island, and we know that despite everyone’s best efforts, there will be carnage on the roads. It’s not just us who’s saying it, locals are gearing up for …
Extreme weather conditions have been hitting Indonesia this rainy season, causing widespread devastation. In Bali, the weather has been impacting holidays and vacations throughout the island. Bad weather has led to a series of significant flight delays, disruptions, and diversions just as the wave of New Year’s travellers is set to arrive. Throughout Saturday, 27th …
Is there any better way to spend an evening sampling cocktail menus than in Seminyak? Here at The Bali Sun, we think not! Offering the perfect balance of bougie vibes, outstanding hospitality, incredible decor, and prices that don’t blow the vacation budget, Seminyak is THE destination of choice for late-night bars this festive season…and beyond. …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Uluwatu has long been competing with Canggu and Seminyak for the title of best nightlife destination in Bali, and New Year’s Eve 2025 could be the year this fast-growing tourist hotspot finally clinches the accolade…and here at The Bali Sun, we say deservedly so. New Year’s …
One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws. In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …
Does anyone remember the New Year travel chaos in Bali in 2023/4 and 2024/5? Here at The Bali Sun, we remember it like it was yesterday. With congestion so bad that tourists were forced to abandon their taxis and run to the airport just to catch their flight on time, it was the stuff of …
Long before tourism was the most important and influential business sector in Bali, farming ruled the roost. In fact, farming is still the most important business sector in Bali, but as economic trends shift the focus to other areas of development, it’s easy for everyone to overlook the importance of food and farming. Balinese farmers, …