Traveling in Bali is getting easier by the day. From 5G connectivity to apps for transport and travel, it has never been easier to explore the island. A new digital payment system, rapidly adopted by international travelers, is making it easier than ever to spend and experience Bali with just the click of a button.  The QRIS system is a QR-code-based digital payment system that allows...

Just as it seems that everything is getting more expensive, some things in Bali are about to stay the same for just a little while longer. With energy prices rising, along with the cost of living and the cost of travel in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, every little helps when it comes to budget-friendly travel in Bali.  The planned increase in entry fees for the...

Virgin Australia is set to reshape the aviation landscape in 2026 with a series of new flight routes and a significant expansion of its domestic and international networks. This exciting development includes the airline’s first-ever international flight service from Canberra and a major relaunch of its long-haul operations in partnership with Qatar Airways. These updates come as part of the airline’s...

Bali, Indonesia’s world-famous island, is preparing for a remarkable year in tourism. Officials have set an ambitious target of 6.6 million international visitors in 2026. This reflects the island’s continued appeal as a top destination for travellers from around the world. Beyond numbers, the focus is on quality tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities. For anyone planning a trip...

As a 29 year resident, news publisher, realtor, developer and hotel, villa manager in Bali, I believe that the most significant regulatory "cleanup" the island has seen in decades will be enacted tomorrow. The law itself is very real and targets the "grey market" of unlicensed rentals. The legal deadline is March 31, 2026. Starting April 1, 2026, the digital "gatekeeper" system goes...

Bali, one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations, is contemplating the implementation of a pay-per-destination fee system for tourists visiting popular attractions. This proposal, aimed at supporting the island’s sustainability efforts, follows the success of existing entrance fees introduced at locations like Kintamani and Nusa Penida. As Bali continues to face...

Both the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Wardhana, and the Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, have visited Bali this week and stopped by some of the island’s most popular attractions. Ni Luh Puspa headed to the central highlands and visited Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul. Minister Wardhana set off for Gianyar Regency and visited Bali Safari.  The Minister stopped and...

Bali’s most sacred volcano will be closed to the public for the next month. Mount Agung, which is Bali’s tallest and most spiritually significant peak, will be closed for cleaning ceremonies; this means that all tourist visits and hikes will be prohibited. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep our readers up to speed with the latest news on the island and upcoming events that may impact travel...

As one of Bali’s fastest-growing tourism hotspots, Kintamani has seen a surge in visitors, and recently, this beautiful region has garnered attention for its new visitor fees. Kintamani, once merely a coffee stop for those heading to Mount Batur, is now a prominent destination offering breathtaking views of the volcano, incredible coffee roasters, and much more. However, a recent wave of social media...

Have you ever wondered where people who live in the holiday destinations you yearn to visit go on holiday? Well, in Bali, this is a good question. With Indonesia home to 17,000 islands, Indonesians have plenty of their own country to explore, but there is one small island off Bali that locals have recently loved to visit on vacation more than any other. It should be noted that, due to major...