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 …
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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 …
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 …
Tourists planning travel in 2026 have plenty of exciting opportunities ahead. Bali, as a travel destination, is in flux, and leaders want to encourage visitors to explore lesser-visited areas. One of the best ways to explore the most culturally inspiring and authentic regions of Bali, as well as see more of Indonesia as a whole, is …
Tourists planning an adventure vacation in Bali in 2026 have an incredible opportunity to not only scale the island’s three tallest peaks but also combine fierce adventure with spiritual pilgrimage. Bali’s three most prominent peaks are the sacred Mount Agung, the world-famous Mount Batur, and the slightly lesser-known Mount Batukaru. These three peaks offer trekkers …
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 …
Travel and tourism are changing faster than ever before. Travel trends come and go faster than you can refresh your social media feed, especially in destinations like Bali. In 2026, however, travel trends will remain essential to watch and can help travellers organise memorable and meaningful experiences in Bali and across Indonesia. Want to read …
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 …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, is constantly working to promote lesser-visited regions of the country and seeking new ways to inspire travellers to explore familiar destinations in new ways. Over the last few months, Wonderful Indonesia has been sharing new itinerary ideas with prospective travelers, and these journeys are seriously wanderlust-inducing. The latest travel …