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Canggu New Year's Eve 2026: What to Book, and When
Where to stay in Canggu for New Year's Eve 2026, what FINNS and Atlas cost, and why Berawa traffic matters more than the line-up.
Anushka Lockhart
4 days ago5 min read


Saraswati Day 2026: What Happens in Bali on 31 October
Saraswati Day is Saturday 31 October 2026, Banyu Pinaruh the day after. What happens in Bali, what to expect in Canggu, and how to behave.
Anushka Lockhart
6 days ago4 min read


Kedungu 2026: Canggu's Quieter Surf Village, 30 Minutes West
Kedungu is 30 minutes west of Canggu. The three surf breaks, The Beach Love sunset, Tanah Lot's Rp100,000 ticket and how to do it from Padonan.
Anushka Lockhart
Oct 65 min read


Tumpek Wayang 2026: Bali's Shadow Puppet Blessing Day, 10 October
Tumpek Wayang falls on Saturday 10 October 2026. What Bali's puppet blessing day is, what you will see near Canggu, and how to behave.
Anushka Lockhart
Oct 44 min read


Bali's Rainy Season Is Late in 2026: What BMKG Just Said
BMKG says Bali's 2026/27 rainy season starts late November to December - later and shorter than normal. What it means for an October to December trip.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 245 min read


Canggu Surf in October 2026: The Last Clean Month
October is the last clean month of Canggu's surf season. Which break suits your level, real 2026 lesson prices, tide timing and the 7am rule.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 165 min read


Purnama Kapat 2026: Bali's Biggest Full Moon, 26 September
Purnama Kapat falls on 26 September 2026 - Bali's most important full moon, plus the Siat Geni fire war at Tuban and the Siat Tipat rice-cake war at Kapal.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 156 min read


Ubud Writers Festival 2026: A Canggu Guide to 21-25 October
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival runs 21-25 October 2026 at Taman Baca. Ticket prices, the 2026 line-up, and how to do it from a Canggu villa.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 125 min read


Anak Krakatau 2026: Is Your Bali Flight Actually Affected?
Anak Krakatau erupted on 4 September. Bali's airport never closed, but 108 flights did. The honest status for anyone flying into Canggu.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 85 min read


Is Bali Affected by the 2026 Haze? An Honest Canggu Answer
Southeast Asia’s worst haze since 2015 is choking Borneo. Here is what it actually means for Bali, Canggu air quality and your September trip.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 37 min read


Flying to Bali in 2026: New Routes, New Baggage Rules
Starlux starts Taipei to Bali on 1 October, Garuda switched to piece-based baggage on 1 September, and 53 new Indonesian routes opened. What it means for you.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 35 min read


Art & Bali 2026: Bali's Art Fair at Nuanu, 11-13 September
Art & Bali 2026 runs 11-13 September at Nuanu Creative City. Dates, hours, exhibitors, the flagship exhibition, and how to get there from Canggu.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 25 min read


Bali Visa on Arrival 2026: The Fee Rise and How to Beat It
Indonesia has proposed raising Bali's visa on arrival to IDR 750,000 online or IDR 1m at the airport. What's confirmed, what isn't, and what to do now.
Anushka Lockhart
Sep 25 min read


Bali's 2026 Drought: What It Actually Means for Canggu
Bali's disaster agency has 529 families on water tankers. Here's where the 2026 drought actually is, and what it means for a Canggu trip.
Anushka Lockhart
Aug 236 min read


The Kuta-Canggu Tram: What Bali's 2027 Plan Actually Means
Badung has proposed a Kuta-Canggu tram and Bali has swapped its subway for an airport-to-Canggu ART line from 2027. What is real, and how to get around now.
Anushka Lockhart
Aug 155 min read


Taman Ayun Barong Festival 2026: What to Expect, 4-6 September
Taman Ayun Barong Festival runs 4-6 September 2026 in Mengwi. Free entry, 25 minutes from Canggu. Dates, dress code, parking and what happens.
Anushka Lockhart
Aug 115 min read


Nusa Penida's New Levy in 2026: What a Day Trip Actually Costs
Nusa Penida added a Rp25,000 per-attraction levy on 1 August 2026. Here's the real cost of a day trip from Canggu, and whether it still stacks up.
Anushka Lockhart
Aug 85 min read


Bali Airport to Canggu in 2026: The Honest Transfer Guide
How to get from Bali airport to Canggu in 2026: real taxi and Grab prices, drive times, the airport lounge rule, and how to skip the arrival scams.
Anushka Lockhart
Jul 255 min read


Nuanu Creative City: A Canggu Local's Guide for 2026
Nuanu Creative City is 15 minutes from Canggu: Luna Beach Club, an immersive dome, alpacas and more. What's worth it, what it costs, how to get there.
Anushka Lockhart
Jul 255 min read


The Bali Tourist Levy in 2026: How to Pay It Before You Land
The Bali tourist levy is IDR 150,000 per person in 2026. Here's how to pay online in minutes, the only official website, and what happens if you skip it.
Anushka Lockhart
Jul 185 min read
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