Safety is the most important aspect of a vacation anywhere in the world. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t kick back and relax, which is the whole point of a holiday, right? Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety very seriously, and new updates from Bali Police highlight that tourism leaders are working …
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Tourists traveling to Bali have got to be prepared for the huge number of fellow passengers they will encounter on their journeys. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and has already welcomed over 20 million passengers so far this year. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the …
It is super important that tourists traveling to Bali in the coming weeks keep up to date with the latest news. With seismic activity increasing nationwide and monsoon season floods sweeping multiple provinces, including Bali, it is vital that tourists understand what is happening on the ground. It has been a week of heavy rains, …
The Bali Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly 2 years, but have you ever heard of it? Have you paid it? Here at The Bali Sun, we have been keeping you informed about the Bali Tourism Tax since it was first rolled out on 14th February 2024, and more updates have just been …
Immigration in Indonesia can be a confusing space to navigate. From eVisas to Hybrid Extension Applications, from Stay Permits to Global Citizen Residency, there is a whole heap of terminology to get up to speed with. This is why at The Bali Sun we share regular updates summarising Indonesian Immigration policies, as well as the …
Badung Regency is by far Bali’s busiest tourism region. If you don’t know the area by this name as a Bali Sun reader, you’ll certainly know the regency’s top resort destinations. Badung Regency is home to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. Although there is still a month left of 2025, everyone …
A major shake-up is on the cards in the criminal justice system in Bali. The island’s most notorious prison, famous around the world for locking up some of Bali’s most prolific criminals, including Australian nationals, could be about to be moved away from the top tourism resort areas. Bali’s Kerobokan Prison is one of the …
The demolition work at Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach has been one of the biggest news stories of 2025. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been monitoring the situation closely, and major new updates have just been confirmed by local leaders. Bingin Beach is one of Bali’s most beloved coastal areas. The beachfront has been a favourite of …
The Bali Sun is always ahead of the curve, and while everyone is thinking about Christmas vacation plans, we are already looking ahead to 2026. Next year, we know that travel trends are going to change in Bali, and one big shift will be towards multi-stop vacations in Indonesia, all starting in Bali. Indonesia’s Ministry …
Bali’s allure as a travel destination may be focused on sun, sea, and sand, but travel data shows that island-lovers are adding an extra ’s’ into the mix. That extra ’s’ stands for shopping, and holidaymakers are not holding back from filling their suitcases during their trips to Bali. In light of new travel data …
It’s official, the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project has been scrapped. Here at The Bali Sun, we have a breakdown of everything you need to know about this landmark decision and how it could affect tourists’ experience of Bali’s most iconic viewpoint in the coming months. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has officially demanded that the …
We at the Bali Sun have learned that Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has officially called for the controversial Kelingking Glass Elevator Project to be demolished after major building violations were recorded in the last month. The highly contentious 182m Glass Elevator Project has received billions of rupiah of investment, and construction has already caused irreversible …