Bali’s waste management issues have hit international headlines multiple times over the years, but now the island has been given a timeframe to make a massive transition to improve waste management once and for all. The call to ensure that the island’s Waste-to-Energy Project is fully operational within the next year and a half came …
Tourism
Latest weather forecasting from Bali shows that Cyclone Seed 90S has the potential to cause heavy rainfall and strong winds across the island until 8th March. With more extreme weather warnings in place across Bali and Indonesia more broadly, tourists traveling to the region need to be on high alert. It is not only flight …
Nyepi, or the Balinese Holy Day of Silence, will be observed on the 19th March. It is the most spiritually significant day of the year for Balinese Hindus, and it is truly an honour to be on the island during this auspicious time. On Nyepi Day, the whole island falls silent, the use of electricity …
Bali is a travel destination that has attracted millions of people to return for more for decades. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how the quiet charms of the island keep pulling on the heartstrings of holidaymakers and travellers. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists return to the island for a second, third, …
Here at The Bali Sun, we not only monitor news from across Bali Province, but also keep a close eye on developments and stories from across Indonesia and around the world that may affect tourists, travellers, and international residents in Bali. As tensions in the Middle East are rising and conflict is accelerating at an …
Tourists traveling to and from Bali in the coming days are being urged to keep a close eye on updates from airlines and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. As a result of the US and Israel conflict in Iran, hundreds of thousands of tourists, international residents, and business travelers have been affected by the …
Bali Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport. The airport sees millions of passengers every year across both the domestic and international terminals. As international airports go, Bali Airport is consistently ranked amongst the best in Asia. From VIP Lounges to food and dining, the commitment from InJourney to make Bali Airport a world-class travel hub …
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 …
This week, Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, received an audience with the US Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter Haymond, at his offices in Denpasar. The pair discussed international relations, public safety, business, and tourism. Bali is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, and an increasing number of these visitors are American. During …
Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues …
It is one of the most wonderful times of the year to be in Indonesia. As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. …
With Bali set to welcome more than 7 million tourists in 2026, leaders are working to ensure that everyone on the island feels safe and abides by the law. While the vast majority of foreigners in Bali respect local culture and customs, some choose to break the law, engage in criminal activity, and pose a …