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…
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…
If you’re looking for a powerful and comfortable bike for island-wide trips, the Yamaha Xmax won’t let you down.
💨 250 cc of power — easily tackles winding roads and confidently handles high speeds.
A banner has gone up in Pererenan banning motorbikes with loud exhausts from entering. The sign is written in three languages.
The banner is signed on behalf of the village. Photos of it being put up were posted by the Pererenan village administration together with a community of local residents and business owners. A day ear…
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.
Ngurah Rai Airport publishes parking charges by vehicle type:…
Motorcycle parking costs IDR 5,000 for the first 12 hours, then IDR 3,000 for each additional hour. The lost-ticket fee is IDR 50,000. Keep in mind that in this case, you will likely need the original…
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…
A German tourist has died in Lombok after his motorbike was struck by a pickup truck. The vehicle was driven by a foreign national and had two passengers on board.
The shopping center opened in April 2012. The complex is located by the ocean, opposite Kuta Beach (Pantai Kuta/Kuta Beach). Beachwalk is a large three-story building with a very interesting and uniqu…
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…




















