Nearly 24 years after the Bali Bombing attacks of October 2002, Bali has confirmed that a new museum will be opened on the land where the attack took place. The Bali Bombings killed 202 people, including 88 Australian nationals. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has received a visit from the Australian Consul General, …
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There is a lot to be excited about in terms of Bali travel in 2026. Australian tourists have long been Bali’s most frequent international arrivals, and it looks like 2026 will be another year when the special relationship deepens further. Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and the gateway for millions …
Indonesia is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. As a warm and welcoming destination with so much to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. Here at The Bali Sun, we are always starting our hot takes on the best up-and-coming destinations, and now the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is …
Travel in Southeast Asia is about to get more exciting. A new flight service will connect the ever-popular resort destination of Bali with Da Nang, Vietnam. The Vietnamese coastal resort has seen a sharp rise in popularity over the last five years, and it looks like 2026 will be the year multi-stop vacation itineraries are …
Here at The Bali Sun, we are constantly tracking travel trends to share all of the juicy details with our readers. As we settle into 2026, we are already seeing this year’s travel trends come into their own. In 2026, cruise travel in Bali is going to be a big deal. The Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise, …
With the first working week of 2026 now officially in flow, it’s the time of year when tourism leaders in Bali take stock of the last 12 months and look ahead to the incoming year. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep a track of all travel trends and targets and share our insights to …
Is it just us, or is everyone sleeping on the all-inclusive resort vacation? Here at The Bali Sun, it is our job to report all the top news stories happening on the island, but also to share top tips on traveling in the province. We spend our days tracking travel trends, and we’ve noticed that …
There are so many different areas of Bali that are deemed unmissable, but Ubud is perhaps the most unmissable of all. Here at The Bali Sun we have a very special place in our hearts for Ubud. As the arts and cultural capital of the province, this town really is the gateway to Balinese culture …
Doesn’t it feel like meeting people IRL is becoming increasingly difficult? Even though people are in closer proximity than ever, it can often feel like organic introductions and interactions are becoming fewer and farther between. Even in Bali, a place that attracts folks who are generally more open, meeting new people can sometimes feel tricky, …
One of the great joys of a vacation in Bali is the range of activities and attractions on offer. Over the course of a two-week vacation, you can be 14 different types of travelers. From culture vulture to nature lover, from party animal to serene sunbather, the options are endless. It has long been a …
Did you know that Bali is home to some of the most stunning black sand beaches in the world? Providing quite the contrast to the vast expanses of white sandy bliss so many tourists seek, Bali’s black sand beaches are absolutely not to be missed. Here at The Bali Sun, we love the huge amount …
The multi-stop vacation is going to be the most significant travel trend in Indonesia this year. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been loving this travel trend since late 2025, and we see it as one of the hottest travel vibes in 2026 and beyond. With so much culture and such breathtaking natural wonders …