Cafe hopping is one of the most fun and laid-back ways to spend a lazy day in Bali. Those who have traveled to Bali or anywhere in Indonesia before will know all too well that coffee in this country is serious business. Bali is an absolute treat for the low-key coffee lover, but for the serious …
The Bali Sun Premium
With leaders coming out to say they want to reimagine Bali as the New Monaco, the New Hong Kong or New Singapore, as well as a disastrous prank whereby a cheeky netizen changed the name of Canggu to New Moscow on GoogleMaps, is Bali even Bali anymore? Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
When it comes to imagining city travel in Indonesia, it has to be said that Bali’s Denpasar is not the first that springs to mind. With the sprawling metropolis Jakarta as the working capital city, followed by cultural hotspots like Yogyakarta, there are perhaps a few different Indonesian cities that sit higher on the bucket …
There is no doubt about it, Bali is paradise on earth. All those who visit for vacation, or are lucky enough to stay a little longer, come away from the island with hearts fuller than when they arrived and certainly with renewed inspirations and a fresh set of dreams to go and make possible. Bali …
No matter what the haters will say, Bali is still an incredible destination for digital nomads. The island is increasingly well set up for remote workers. The island’s connectivity is improving, there is no shortage of affordable accommodation options, and too many laptop-friendly cafes to count. However, what the haters say can ring true in some …
Bali has just seen the arrival of a new government, and with all these changes, the country has too welcomed a new Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, who will be supported by the newly appointed Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, who is from Bali. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
As more tourists seek to experience authentic Balinese culture during their visits to the island, one surefire way to meaningfully experience the island’s unique heritage is to visit Bali’s ten most spiritually significant temples. Bali is not known as the Island of the Gods or the Island of a Thousand Temples for nothing. Temples own Bali, …
One of the reasons tourists from around the world are interested in visiting Bali is its truly unique culture. While many countries and communities around the world are losing a grip on their cultural practices and forgetting their ancient traditions as the world becomes ever more modernised, Balinese culture is alive in every aspect of …
Bali is changing. Destinations once known only to a few intrepid surfers are now booming with sun-loving holidaymakers, and tiny villages home to traditional artisans are now home to hustling international creatives building a new future for themselves. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, …
Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed to the public for the next two months so that spiritual leaders and the local community can complete a once-in-a-decade series of ceremonies and rituals. As Bali tourists have to strike the Mount Agung hike off their itinerary between the 1st of October and the 30th of November, many …
Bali is one of the most culturally exciting destinations to visit in the world. With a rich cultural heritage to explore and deep commitment from local communities to keep the traditional way of life alive and thriving in the modern day, a visit to Bali has been known to be life-altering in more ways than …
Bali is home to an exceptional food and dining scene. Proudly establishing itself as a leader in the food scene within Asia and around the world, restaurants in Bali are giving their competitors in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Singapore a run for their money. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full …