In Balinese pharmacies, there is a very limited variety of oral contraceptives. Mostly, monophasic preparations are sold.
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Low-dose monophasic oral combined estrogen-antiandrogen contraceptive medication. The most common one, available in most pharmacies.
There are no confirmed cases of the Zika virus in Bali: none have turned up in the island's hospitals or in reports from district health offices. At the same time, the island is expanding laborat…
The All Indonesia mobile application (available for download on the Appstore or Google Play), and there is a web version at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. It is an official digital platform of…
If you want more than just power from a bike and comfort matters too, the Yamaha XMAX Connected is worth a look.
It's a large maxi-scooter, noticeably roomier than compact models. There's more space for both rider and passenger, and the 250 cc engine handles the extra load and hills with ease. Two helme…
Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali has begun rolling out a facial recognition system for passengers on domestic flights.
In the future, it will allow travellers to confirm their identity without having to show an ID document every time.
The Honda Vario 125 is a good choice if you need a light, straightforward, and fuel-efficient scooter in Bali without unnecessary extras.
It is compact and manoeuvrable, making it convenient for riding on busy streets, navigating through traffic, and parking in spaces that are too tight for a larger bike.
Ferries are an essential part of travelling around Indonesia, especially if you want to explore the islands beyond Bali.
From Bali, you can easily reach Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, Lombok and Java, either as part of an organised trip or independently. For shorter island trips, services such as MyBaliTrips can take ca…
Indonesia's immigration service is shifting the monitoring of foreigners onto technology: artificial intelligence, facial recognition at passport control, and a shared digital database available…
Autogates let you clear passport control in Indonesia without dealing with an officer: the system reads your passport, matches your face against the photo and records your entry electronically. At the…