Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …
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Bali is struggling to cope with increased road traffic. From Denpasar to Gilimanuk, from Uluwatu to Ubud, for tourists visiting Bali, traffic congestion can often feel like an unavoidable reality. It is an issue that leaders are all too aware of and are committed to making right. Back in 2024, the then Minister of Tourism …
A tide of plastic trash has washed up on Bali’s Pantai Jerman. The popular beach, nestled between Kuta and Jimbaran, is typically one of the worst-affected beaches when the annual tides of waste start washing up. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be reporting on these tides of trash as they arrive to help …
It is starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Bali as the island prepares to welcome 1.5 million tourists during the next two weeks. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be bringing you all the news and updates you need to navigate the island smoothly and enjoyably this festive season. Tourists traveling to …
Times are changing in Bali. Once upon a time, it was not possible to pay by card, hardly anywhere. It was only with cash or, if you were visiting somewhere very posh, traveler’s cheques. Times have changed, and while cash is still king in many parts of the island, more digital payment systems are being …
Wildlife and animal tourism have been a hot topic over the last few years. As tourists become more aware of welfare issues in the animal tourism sector, big changes have taken place, including reducing contact with animals and creating activities that give animals more freedom and less contact with visitors. Indonesia is home to the …
A major road in one of Bali’s busiest tourism hotspots has collapsed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Tourists traveling to Ubud are being warned that since the road is not fully closed, traffic in the area will be increasingly bad. Ubud is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resorts. With Christmas just days away, the …
With just days to go until Christmas, Bali is already starting to feel busier. Here at The Bali Sun, we can see that the festive spirit has definitely arrived on the island. For the next two weeks, government agencies will be working around the clock to keep the island flowing as it should. All of …
It is the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the busiest time of year for travel in Bali and across Indonesia. Christmas and New Year in Indonesia are major festivals with families traveling across the country to celebrate with their loved ones. There is also a huge influx of international tourists arriving, …
It is that time of year again. Sadly, the rainy season in Bali not only brings the risk of major flooding but also tides of plastic trash. The issue seems to be getting worse each year, and though the island has already seen several waves of tidal trash this year, on Thursday morning, the first …
Tourists in Bali have to take advantage of the opportunity to cash in on massive discounts this festive season. Bali’s most popular shopping malls are pulling out all the stops to ensure that shoppers get great deals and are seriously entertained during the Christmas and New Year period. Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta will host …
Bali’s biggest cultural park has shared updates about its New Year’s celebrations, and tourists on the island this festive season should snap up tickets soon. The GWK Cultural Park is famous for hosting one of the most significant New Year’s Eve events in all of Indonesia. The management team at GWK Cultural Park has spoken …