Did you know that Bali is one step closer to becoming a world-leading medical tourism destination? Earlier this year, the new Bali International Hospital formally opened its doors, bringing in a new era for Sanur as a Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. Sanur is Bali’s original tourism resort. Over the decades, it has undergone …
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Heavy rainfall in Bali has caused some of the worst damage recorded to Sangeh Monkey Forest in more than a decade. On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, several trees fell within the main temple complex area of the popular tourist attraction, destroying ancient structures, killing one member of staff, and seriously injuring another. The tragedy comes …
Bali and Indonesia nationwide are experiencing one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory, and there are still many months to go. As areas of Sumatra have been devastated this week by unprecedented flooding, and as many communities in Bali are still recovering from September’s disasters, leaders in the province are calling for a …
Big changes could be on the horizon in Bali. The Governor of the province, Wayan Koster, is threatening to ban Airbnb on the grounds that the travel platform isn’t contributing enough to the local economy. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve got the lowdown and will report on this story as it unfolds. This isn’t …
Thinking about starting a whole new life in Indonesia? For some foreigners, the dream of living in Indonesia is only complete once citizenship is achieved. Although Indonesia has just made it easier for those with strong ties to the country to reside long term, the government has also just made obtaining citizenship even harder. Most …
One of the biggest joys of traveling to Bali is the opportunity to connect with Balinese culture. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for holidaymakers adding cultural experiences to their vacations, and now Wonderful Indonesia, the national tourism board, is highlighting even more ways to connect with the province’s ancient ways of …
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is on a mission to promote lesser-visited and emerging tourism destinations around the country. Bali is Indonesia’s most important tourism destination, and contrary to popular belief, many areas of the province have yet to be touched by tourism. Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has been working on the 3Bs Tour for nearly …
The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project has been one of the most controversial development projects in Bali in the last decade. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on this story since the first rumours about the project started circulating. In November, the project was officially axed, and demolition orders were issued, but …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, has just launched a revolutionary new AI platform that will help tourists plan even more exciting adventures in Bali and around the country. The new platform, named Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia, or MaiA, will help thousands of tourists plan more meaningful vacations across the archipelago. Indonesia’s Minister of …
Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur. As seismic activity has been increasing globally in the last week, here at The Bali Sun, we are monitoring updates from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency even more closely. On Monday, 1st December 2025, smoke was recorded by a member of …
It is that time of year again when travellers and holidaymakers start looking at their calendars, strategically planning time off and their next vacation in the sun. As true travelers, here at The Bali Sun, we love diving into the hottest travel trends to see for ourselves what is worth the hype. Travel comparison site …
Safety is the most important aspect of a vacation anywhere in the world. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t kick back and relax, which is the whole point of a holiday, right? Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety very seriously, and new updates from Bali Police highlight that tourism leaders are working …