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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Tourists traveling in Indonesia are being issued with urgent updates as Mount Semeru in East Java erupted twice in the last 24 hours. Mount Semeru is now on the highest alert warning after erupting huge plumes of volcanic ash 8.5km into the air. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, 20th November, Mount Semeru Observation Post Officer, Yadi …
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is one of Indonesia’s best-connected travel hubs. In fact, leaders are looking to establish Bali as a leading regional transit centre. As Bali Airport welcomes more travellers, other nearby international airports are upping their game too. Bali Airport is the second busiest airport in Indonesia. Welcoming millions of international …
Bali has celebrated the opening of a new cultural park. With the huge success of world-class attractions like the GWK Cultural Park, leaders are now looking to develop additional cultural parks to showcase even more nuanced, location-specific elements of Bali life. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has confirmed that he and his teams …
For tourists traveling to Bali, riding a moped around the island is something of a rite of passage. For tens of thousands of tourists every year, exploring Bali by moped is a safe and affordable way to navigate around; however, for a small minority, it can result in life-changing tragedy. Bali has long been on …
One top travel boss is celebrating the potential of Indonesian tourism. The CEO of low-cost airline AirAsia has been speaking to the media about how tourists can explore beyond Bali and enjoy all that Indonesia has to offer. Speaking to reporters, the CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, shared his enthusiasm for travel in Indonesia. As …
Traffic jams in Bali are no joke. If you know, you know! As the island continues to grapple with increased pressure on infrastructure and with new road networks years away from being operational, local leaders are working to help implement fresh solutions to keep everyone moving. One of the worst regions of Bali for traffic …
Bali has become the poster child of the digital nomad lifestyle. Over the last decade, the island has seen a sharp shift in the demographic of international visitors. While travellers and holidaymakers make up the majority of international visitors, the rise of the digital nomad is undeniable. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. The coastal retreat is loved by surfers, holidaymakers, and digital nomads. As this part of the island undergoes rapid changes, one thing will always remain the same: Uluwatu’s rustic charms will never fail to impress tourists. The Bukit Peninsula is often incorrectly referred to as Uluwatu. …