If you had visited Bali 20 years ago, you would not have even heard of Canggu. Once a small, coastal farming and fishing community, Canggu has expanded into a full-fledged tourism resort in seemingly the blink of an eye. Here at The Bali Sun, we have watched the evolution of Canggu with our own eyes. From …
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Bali is one of the most culturally generous travel destinations in the world. Not only do tourists get the opportunity to observe and learn about cultural ceremonies and festivals, but in many cases are actively invited to take part. Here at The Bali Sun, we love geeking out on Balinese culture. There is so much to …
One of the things we say most often to friends and family who are visiting Bali for the first time is that the island is bigger than you think. The first visual images of visiting Bali often feel infused with small island vibes, but in actual fact, the main island is a vast 5,590.15 km2. It …
Bali is a travel destination that has attracted millions of people to return for more for decades. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how the quiet charms of the island keep pulling on the heartstrings of holidaymakers and travellers. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists return to the island for a second, third, …
In 2026, with so many different travel trends to keep up with, there is something to be said for doing away with what’s hot and doing what feels good! All day lounging in Bali’s intimate, low-key luxury beach clubs always feels good. Bali is home to some of the biggest and most famous beach clubs in …
Japan is one of the hottest destinations in the world right now. Demand for travel in Japan has soared in recent years, but Bali remains the undisputed top travel destination in 2026. The island won TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Travel Destination in the World in 2026 after all. For those who are tossing up between …
Some travel trends come and go, but others stick around for the duration. Here at The Bali Sun, we consider ourselves pretty savvy at spotting emerging travel trends that are here to stay, especially when we look at the influence of global travel trends in Bali and across Indonesia. The rise of the second-city travel trend …
Bali has long been one of the most fashionable travel destinations in the world. The island responds to travel trends with lightning speed and is often the source of international travel inspiration. The rise of the Glowmad trend has seen astronomical growth among Gen Z travellers across Asia; of course, it has found a home …
One of the most famous activities for tourists visiting Bali is the island’s Monkey Forests. These protected forest landscapes are home to the island’s most charismatic creatures, and the forests welcome millions of tourists every year. Here at The Bali Sun, we appreciate that a visit to one of Bali’s monkey forests is an essential …
Munduk is one of Bali’s fastest growing destination. Though still little known to the masses, this gorgeous North Bali jungle retreat is appearing on more and more dream itineraries, and highly so. Munduk is a serious contender to be the next Ubud or Sidemen for nature-loving tourists. While not home to the same high concentration …
Here at The Bali Sun, we love this island 365 days a year. Whether it’s busy with tourists or so quiet we don’t see another soul, we love how much the experience of both travel and life on the island changes day by day, season by season. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
In 2026, here at The Bali Sun, we think we’re gonna see a rising trend for the classic coastal vacation. We have identified several key trends in fact, two of which are low-key opposed to one another, but as travellers both become more adventurous and seek more comfort we can see there will be a definite split …