It is getting increasingly easy to travel to Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we think this is nothing but good news! With more flight connections to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, tourists have more options to travel at times that suit them, and ticket prices are more competitive too. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah …
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Indonesia has just issued a landmark new policy that will create life-changing benefits for foreigners who have deep ties to the country, including provinces like Bali. It is not possible for Indonesian nationals to hold dual citizenship, which is why so many people with mixed ancestry opt for their citizenship with the strongest passport, leaving …
Following accusations that the tides of plastic trash washing up on Bali’s beaches can be traced back to East Java, Indonesian leaders are launching an investigation. During the rainy season in Bali, tonnes upon tonnes of ocean debris and inorganic waste washed up on Bali’s busiest tourist beaches. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Governor of …
With Christmas just a few weeks away, teams at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are already increasing security efforts and putting seasonal logistical operations into place. Over the festive season, Bali typically welcomes an additional 1 million tourists. While Indonesia is a majority Muslim nation, and Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he will establish a new provincial law to help protect the island’s coastal regions from environmentally damaging tourist developments. Governor Koster has long been vocal about his intention to crack down on tourism development that threatens Balinese culture and the local landscape. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has publicly …
Bali Police have confirmed the launch of a new road safety campaign, Operation Zebra Agung 2025. The operation will take place around the province and is targeted at both local and international drivers in a bid to make Bali’s transportation network a safer place for all. The campaign will run for two weeks across all …
Tourists traveling in Indonesia are being issued with urgent updates as Mount Semeru in East Java erupted twice in the last 24 hours. Mount Semeru is now on the highest alert warning after erupting huge plumes of volcanic ash 8.5km into the air. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, 20th November, Mount Semeru Observation Post Officer, Yadi …
Everyone has heard of the MICHELIN Guide, most famous for its MICHELIN Star awards for the world’s best restaurants. In 2025, the MICHELIN Guide launched a new MICHELIN Keys award for the finest hotels in the world as listed in the guide. In this inaugural year, Indonesia’s best hotels have been awarded 33 MICHELIN Keys, including …
Bali is seeking to ensure that only culturally respectful and legally obliging foreigners visit and do business in the province. While criminally minded and disrespectful foreigners make up a tiny percentage of the millions of international arrivals in Bali each year, the government wants to do more to ensure order is maintained. Bali Governor Wayan …
Exploring Bali’s Nusa Dua resort has just become easier. The world-famous luxury coastal vacation resort has just launched a new electric shuttle bus service that will help tourists navigate their holiday with total ease. The Nusa Dua is managed as a resort area by the InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). The ITDC has teamed up …
Bali has celebrated the opening of a new cultural park. With the huge success of world-class attractions like the GWK Cultural Park, leaders are now looking to develop additional cultural parks to showcase even more nuanced, location-specific elements of Bali life. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has confirmed that he and his teams …
Police in Bali have confirmed that they will be increasing night patrols over the next few months. These patrols are set to take place in areas prone to crime, including Benoa Harbour and South Kuta. As Bali prepares for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, police will be tightening up security efforts across the …