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The comedian Carol Burnett used to joke that “the trouble with getting older is that just as you finally get your head together, your body starts falling apart”. For those of us who have spent decades under the sun as I have —whether sailing the open ocean, surfing Hawaii, or living the dream in retirement here in Bali—that wear and tear almost always shows up on our skin. Back...

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Bali is one of the most culturally generous places on earth. This tiny island tucked away in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago has, over the course of just 100 years, become one of the world’s biggest and most famous tourist destinations. Set to welcome more than 7.5 million international arrivals this year, Bali’s generosity is large, but...

The comedian Carol Burnett used to joke that “the trouble with getting older is that just as you finally get your head together, your body starts falling apart”. For those of us who have spent decades under the sun as I have —whether sailing the open ocean, surfing Hawaii, or living the dream in retirement here in Bali—that wear and tear almost always shows up on our...

Subject: Local Transport Update — The New Sanur Electric Shuttle (Shuttle Intaran) 1. Overview & Service Details A clean, efficient electric minibus service—officially named Shuttle Intaran—is now operating throughout Sanur. It offers our villa residents and guests a wonderfully inexpensive, air-conditioned, and eco-friendly way to move along the coastal strip without booking taxis or...

According to Captain Lawrence, a 30-year resident of Bali, successful realtor, and property developer, there is virtually a minuscule chance of any physical harm coming to you as a result of the current elevated volcanic activity across Indonesia. The mainstream press and social media influencers thrive on playing these stories up because fear sells and sensational headlines attract clicks. But...

​Kompas reports that TransNusa Airline has launched a direct flight service connecting Bali (DPS) and Phuket (HKT), Thailand, starting Wednesday, 09 September 2026. ​Nugroho Jati, General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, said the new route strengthens air connectivity between Indonesia and Thailand. “The launch of this direct Bali-Phuket...

Safety Protocols: The volcano remains at Level III (Siaga). A standard safety exclusion zone of 3 to 5 kilometers around the active crater remains enforced for marine vessels, fishermen, and tourists. Air traffic across the Sunda Strait, Java, and Sumatra is moving without volcanic ash restrictions. Airport Operations: All regional airports—including Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) and Halim...

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...