Are you planning a trip or relocating to Bali with your pet? Let’s go over the key details for transporting your furry companions, including required documents, vaccinations, recommended agencies, and…
As a Bali resident moving house, you’ll face two main challenges: how to pack everything you’ve accumulated and how to transport it. While the idea of moving might seem daunting at first, it’s not as…
For many considering an extended stay in Southeast Asia—beyond the typical two-week vacation—the choice often narrows down to Bali or Thailand. Both destinations offer a long list of advantages, but a…
Indonesia is undergoing a major immigration reform. On July 25, 2024, President Joko Widodo introduced the 'Golden Visa' as a tool to attract wealthy foreigners and boost economic growth.
After the high-profile demolition of dozens of tourist facilities at Bingin Beach, authorities in Badung are targeting new locations — this time focusing on Balangan and Melasti. Inspections have reve…
Bali — the island of gods, surf, and endless summer. But those who live here longer than a few weeks quickly discover the downside of the tropics — humidity, mold, and termites.
In the Karangasem District, a new trend is gaining momentum: more and more foreigners prefer to settle not in villas and hotels, but in 'kos'—modest boarding houses where rooms are rented monthly.
On October 25, 2022, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia, along with the Directorate General of Immigration, issued circular letter No. IMI-0740 regarding the "Second Home" visa and limi…
In Sanur, locals have protested against plans to build a floating LNG terminal in the waters of the Sidakarya village, South Denpasar.
Authorities justify the project as a move towards energy sustainability: Bali should be less reliant on coal and oil. However, locals believe the benefits are not worth the risk to the ocean and touri
Bali is increasingly being called one of the capitals for digital nomads. Employees of even large global companies, who can afford not to go to the office, choose life by the ocean.
