Motorbike Parking Fees in South Bali Doubled
Ubiquitous motorbike parking attendants are an integral part of Bali and Indonesia. Pay at the beach, pay at Indomaret, pay right here, because you must. Some find them annoying, others think they’re…
Riding a Motorbike in Vietnam: A Practical Guide
If you’re going to Vietnam for a visa run and plan to travel around the country by motorbike, it’s worth understanding local traffic rules and habits in advance.
Motorbikes dominate the roads here, and while the overall chaos may feel familiar to those used to Southeast Asia, Vietnam has a number of important specifics. Knowing them beforehand can help avoid f…
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New Safety Rule for Tourist Motorbike Rentals in Bali
Ahead of the big Balinese holiday (from November 18 to 20 the island celebrates Galungan), the local police launched Operation “Zebra.” There are more inspectors at busy intersections, with nearly 1,7…
Motorbike Tax in Bali: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve purchased a motorbike from a local owner in Bali, at some point you’ll need to renew the annual road tax. Riding with expired tax can lead to issues with traffic police, even though in pract…
Bali Area Guide: Where to Stay, Live, and Explore in 2025
If you’re planning your holiday or searching for accommodation in Bali, the first and most important step is deciding which part of the island you want to stay in. Bali’s regions are incredibly d…
Motorbike Won’t Start? Common Causes and Quick Fixes
🛵🛵It’s a great day, I want to get on a bike and race through the green Balinese streets towards a new day! You put on your beautiful helmet and press the starter, and the bike suddenly starts making s…
Bali Police Seize Tourist’s Bike Over Noise and Dangerous Riding
A loud motorbike exhaust annoys everyone except the rider. In Bali, this kind of modification doesn’t just irritate people — it’s also an offence. In the Cemagi area, police detained a 24-year-old Ukr…
Nusa Penida Ferry Breakdown Brings Long Delays to Padangbai
If you were planning to travel to Nusa Penida with your motorbike, you may now face an unexpected problem in Padangbai. The main ferry on the route is out of service, and the temporary replacement is…
Sira Village Outlet: What Bali’s New Shopping Destination Is Really Like
After several major shopping centres opened in Bali, it seemed the island’s retail scene was finally well covered. Yet anyone looking for specific international brands still had the same problem: find…
