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Is your Bali investment about to become invisible?: The April 1st reckoning is here, and the data is startling: According to AI 70% of nightly villa inventory is currently offline. If you own, rent, or invest in Bali real estate, you are officially on one side of this gate or the other. Today, I’m breaking down the 'Big Shakeout' word-for-word so you can protect your assets before the grey...

13 April 2026, 23:02 | Editorial Team  The 2026 International wondr Kemala Run will be held at the Bali United Training Centre, Gianyar, Bali, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (IST)      JAKARTA - A total of 10,000 runners from within and outside the country are confirmed to take part in the international running event, wondr Kemala Run 2026, which will be held at the Bali United Training...

By Captain Lawrence Host of Bali's Daily weather report. On my morning Bali Weather Forecast, brought to you by Bali Travel and Real Estate News, I’ve spent the last several weeks discussing a phenomenon that is, quite frankly, unsettling. Something weird is happening with our weather—something I haven’t seen once in my 29 years of living and working on this island. I always teach...

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’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...

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi   I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has...

DENPASAR, Bali – Bali immigration authorities have waived overstay fines for dozens of foreign nationals stranded on the island due to ongoing disruptions to international flights linked to thonflict in the Middle East. The Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration granted exemptions to 35 foreigners who overstayed their visas after flight routes to several destinations were...

 Hi, this is Captain Lawrence, the editor of Bali Travel & Real Estate News. Since 2002, I’ve been bringing you the specific, "on-the-ground" information you need to navigate life on this beautiful island. Today, I’m helping you prepare for a truly extraordinary convergence of cultures.  In just 11 days, on Thursday, March 19th, we will...

The Bali Sun With a wave of flight cancellations and travel disruptions impacting Bali travel, tourism leaders around the island are starting to report on the knock-on impact to their businesses. As flight cancellations are starting to trigger hotel cancellations, certain parts of Bali are already starting to feel less crowded.  North Bali is a region of the island that is typically less...

The Bali Sun Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues for both drivers and tourists.  Right before the...