It may come as a shock to readers to learn that the average length of stay on the island is just 4 days. Wild right?! Here at The Bali Sun, we know our readers want to stay in paradise as long as possible, but with millions of tourists, both domestic and international, visiting for just 3-4 days, we got to thinking about how we might spend just 96 hours on the island. With just 96 hours to enjoy...
Head of Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto (r) and Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on Monday (June 22, 2026). (ANTARA/HO-BNN RI) Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and Russia's Internal Affairs Ministry agreed to strengthen cross-border drug eradication cooperation in the...
Channel Nine News Report Three decades ago, Captain Lawrence made a bold prediction about Bali’s real estate market "Bali real estate is Hawaii 30 years ago", drawing parallels to Hawaii's massive boom. Fast forward 30 years and thousands of percentage points in growth later... nobody is arguing with his track record. So thereafter, a major newsletter writer called him " the...
Bali may be best known for its stunning coastlines and beachfront resorts, but in 2026 and beyond, more and more tourists are looking for off-path destinations to retreat and switch off. As Bali’s coastal resorts become busier and busier, we are looking to the island’s lakesides for a sense of tranquility and aquatic beauty. Bali’s lakeside areas are slowly becoming more dominant...
On a tumultuously humid afternoon in Sanur, I’m wrapped in the smell of fish, the ocean, and my own sweat. The fatigue of a long flight sits heavy, an in-between feeling, neither entirely pleasant nor unpleasant, but edged with quiet excitement. “Welcome to Sanur,” the woman at check-in says, placing a chilled drink in my hands. It’s made with passion fruit. I take a sip—sweet, sour,...
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport officially welcomed Virgin Australia’s inaugural direct flight from Canberra to Denpasar on the evening of the 22nd of June. This service will operate three times a week throughout the 2026 summer season—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—bringing the total number of direct flight routes between Bali and Australia to 12. As a result, Australia...
If you've ever walked down the cliff at Bingin for a sunset session with a Bintang in hand, you'll know what made it special. I remember when Bingin Beach used to be one of the most popular hangout spots in Uluwatu. People would drive an hour from other parts of Bali just to watch the surf or drink a coconut on the sand. It was a beach for everyone, free to get to and with food never far away....
A regional perspective on the real estate scene where economic uncertainty, higher interest rates and the Iran war have impeded development. Jun 16, 2026 | By Joe Lim LUXUO delves into the economic reset facing Southeast Asia’s real estate industry. A region once defined by rapid urban expansion, rising condominium towers and cross-border capital inflows is now entering a more restrained...
Passengers exit the departure terminal at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Antara Photo/Putra M. Akbar) Jakarta Globe ndonesia welcomed 1.25 million foreign tourists in April, pushing total arrivals in the first four months of 2026 to 4.68 million, the highest January-April tally since 2020. Data from the Central Statistics...
Skies Are Clearing in Paradise: Why Sanur Just Keeps Getting Better The beautiful village that I chose as my home 30 years ago just never ceases to amaze me lately. If you’ve been following Sanur's evolution, you know we've been on an incredible run. Just a few years ago, we welcomed a brand-new, world-class beachside mall complete with a modern movie theater. Then, the government...
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