Canggu is Bali’s hottest travel destination by a country mile. From boutique hotels to world-famous beach clubs, from outstanding gyms to exceptional cafes, Canggu offers something for every kind of traveller. With Canggu welcoming an ever larger demographic of holidaymakers, it has some folks asking, is it possible to have a calm vacation in Canggu …
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Amid global economic and political uncertainty, Bali is defying the odds. With travel and tourism feeling in a pretty vulnerable situation right now, Bali is once again proving itself to be a world-class destination, and demand for travel to the island just keeps growing. The latest travel data shows that demand for travel to Bali …
It has been at least a week since we here at The Bali Sun have talked about traffic, and we have some good news to share. The new traffic flow system in Uluwatu that has been on trial will now be implemented as a permanent solution to congestion chaos in Bukit’s top tourism resorts. It …
If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public …
Fitness is life in Bali right now! From classic yoga classes to Hyrox, from surf lessons to Pilates, it low-key seems like a vacation is as much an opportunity to get fit as it is to relax. We’re here for it! Here at The Bali Sun, we love a good workout as much as all …
For centuries, Bali has been one of the most important trading posts on the Indonesian archipelago, from spices to furniture, textiles to fresh produce, Bali was the destination of choice for merchants and traders from all around the world. Nowadays, this part of Bali’s heritage is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island, but for …
Bali’s Badung Regency is home to the island’s biggest and most well-known tourist resorts, from Kuta to Canggu, Uluwatu to Nusa Dua; Badung Regency is the place to be. As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to …
Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel niches in the world. Touted to be worth billions of dollars annually, Bali is starting to claim a slice of the pie. From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism …
Beach safety is a top priority in Bali right now. With the long school holidays happening, thousands more people are visiting the beaches. It is also a full moon, which typically brings tidal swells, higher wave heights, and strong undercurrents, all of which pose a risk to beachgoers. Speaking to reporters this week, the Head …
Safety is a top priority for tourists traveling in 2026. Since Bali is in the middle of the peak travel season, security teams have been increasing patrols and surveillance of crime-prone areas across the province. However, some opportunistic thieves have been slipping through the cracks. Over the weekend, CCTV footage emerged of an international tourist …
Bali’s most famous destinations may sit along the coast, but it’s the island’s hidden jungle eco-stays that have us here at The Bali Sun dreaming up our next island escape. From the hills of Tabanan to the riverine jungles of Ubud to the waterfall oasis of Munduk, Bali’s hidden jungle eco-stays are not to be …
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, here at The Bali Sun, we are looking to the island’s lakesides for a sense of …