Travel trends are changing in Bali faster than we can keep up with. While some travel trends come and go as quickly as the clouds, others change seasonally, and some have always felt set in stone. All that is changing, however, as Australian tourists, Bali’s most frequent international arrivals for more than a decade, have …
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Here at The Bali Sun we love this island. North, south, east and west, even if you forced us we couldn’t give you a straight answer about what region we love the most. That is, in fact, the biggest reason why we love this inland so much, the diversity! Want to read more? Our Bali …
Bali is a destination that offers something for everyone. No matter the budget, travel style, or even aspirations, Bali has something to offer every kind of holidaymaker. From large-scale all-inclusive resorts to charming locally run homestays, it is fair to say that one of the most important elements of planning a vacation in Bali is …
For well over twenty years, the highest number of international holidaymakers arriving in Bali has hailed from Australia. With Australians making up the majority of international arrivals in Bali, it has been evident for decades that the island is the default destination for family holidays, quick getaways, second-home escapes, and retirement dreams, but in 2026, …
Bali’s beaches are the island’s most in-demand tourist destinations. It’s easy to see why. Not only is Bali the number one tourist destination in the world for 2026, as named by TripAdvisor, but the island’s beaches are consistently named amongst the best in the world, too. Tourists visiting Bali for the first time can easily …
Traffic is one of the biggest issues facing Bali on a day-to-day basis right now. From Canggu to Ubud, Legian to Uluwatu, with tens of thousands more vehicles on the roads and millions of tourists arriving, it’s easy to see why the island’s road network is struggling. Leaders in Bali’s Badung Regency are looking to …
Once upon a time, backpacking in Bali meant traveling for as far as possible while making a shoestring budget last months on end. One way budget-savvy backpackers achieved this was by rocking up to the island’s cheaper-than-cheap hostels and bunking up with other equally budget-conscious explorers. Oh, how things have changed! As a team of …
Dealing with Indonesian immigration is becoming increasingly digitalized and straightforward. For most tourists, the only interaction they need to have with immigration is to apply online for the eVisa on Arrival and pass through the autogates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International upon arrival and departure. For those who need to stay longer or plan …
Lombok is soaring in demand by travelers so far in 2026. With the island located just a short fast boat crossing from Bali, it’s easy to see why so many Bali-bound holidaymakers are adding a few days in Lombok to their itinerary. There are many ways to get to Lombok from Bali, and a new …
Bali may not be the first destination that springs to mind when you think about pizza, right?! Bali, as a vacation destination, is home to a seriously impressive food scene. From local classics to modern fusion menus, tourists could low-key organize a week-long ‘eat your way around the island’ kind of getaway and still only …
It has taken less than one week for Bali’s new Dharma Dewata Immigration Task Force to start deporting foreigners. The new task force has been created to conduct surveillance and monitoring on the activities of foreigners, including tourists, in Bali’s most popular destinations. The team has confirmed that they have successfully detained a Ukrainian national …
It feels to many that Bali is in a precarious place right now. With tourism development happening at lightning speed, there are concerns that the island is prioritizing growth over essential conservation and preservation efforts. Whether it’s coastal erosion in Kuta or land conservation in Ubud, the alarm calls are being sounded across Bali to …