The Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial projects Bali has ever seen. Set to be Bali’s next biggest tourist attraction, the 182m Glass Elevator and Viewing Platforms had been under construction for more than a year when the provincial government halted the whole thing due to building permit violations. …
Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Once a hidden island visited by backpackers seeking off-path adventures away from Bali’s holidaymaker crowd, Nusa Penida is a world-famous tourist destination that welcomes thousands of tourists every single day. Times are changing over on Nusa Penida. With more and more tourists visiting the island …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is booming in demand with tourists right now. The outlying island is fast becoming one of the most popular spots for holidaymakers visiting Bali Province, and it is working to improve services and the overall experience for tourists. New changes will help make the arrivals process smoother for everyone. The Klungkung Regency …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand travel destinations in all of Indonesia right now. The outlying island is best known for iconic landmarks like Kelingking Beach and Diamond Beach, and is seeing more tourists stay for longer. With more visits comes more investment and more development on the island, and access across …
The Bali Provincial Government is being sued by the investors of the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. The highly controversial project was axed by the Bali Provincial Government in November 2025 after officials found a series of major building violations. Now, the investors are suing for losses. In November 2025, the Bali Provincial Government issued …
The rainy season is coming to a close in Bali and across Indonesia. While the end of the rain brings a sense of relief in many ways, as the country begins to recover after one of the most intense and destructive rainy seasons in living memory, another threat is just around the corner: drought and …
Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand destinations in Southeast Asia right now. Here at The Bali Sun, we have seen interest in Bali’s outlying islands soar over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why. Home to some of the world’s most stunning coastal viewpoints, it really is an unmissable destination. …
Anyone who has been following the news in Bali over the last year or so will already be familiar with the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. For those new to the story, we here at The Bali Sun can get you up to speed. In short, one of the most controversial tourism development projects in …
For adrenaline junkies, Bali can be one of the most exciting islands in the world to explore. From world-class surf to the peaks of active volcanoes and white water rapids, there is some serious adventure to be had in Bali. The island is taking its adrenaline-filled offering to the next level in 2026 and will …
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand tourist destinations right now. The island, which can be reached from Bali via a short, fast boat ride, is home to some of the province’s most famous vistas, including Kelingking Beach. Over the coming months, leaders on the island want to develop more eco-tourism and evolve the …
Nusa Penida is one of the most fascinating destinations in Bali. Home to iconic landmarks like Kelingking Beach and Manta Bay, Nusa Penida is fast becoming the most in-demand destination in the province. A new discovery by a team of archaeologists has proven that there is more to this island than meets the eye, and …
The Glass Elevator Project on Nusa Penida was one of the most highly controversial projects the province has seen in recent years…. In fact, it still is. The 182m Glass Elevator Project was axed by Bali Governor Wayan Koster in late 2025 after a series of building violations were discovered. As construction work is now …