For many of those who live in and visit Bali, the problem of the confrontation between local taxi drivers and drivers of online applications, which have gained popularity in the last couple of years…
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…
A new Bali Marine Water Taxi service has launched in the popular Benoa (Nusa Dua) resort area on Bali. This tourist water taxi connects the Tanjung Benoa, Serangan, and Pedungan (South Denpasar) ports…
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
Singapore has a reputation for luxury, but don’t let that scare you off. Whether you’re ready to splurge or traveling with just a backpack and a tight budget, there’s plenty to enjoy. The city offers…
The first thing you encounter when leaving the airport in Bali is local taxi drivers literally shouting at you that they will take you for the «best price.» In any tourist spot on the island, touts wi…
It seems that the long-standing war between GoJek and Grab drivers and traditional local taxi drivers has found its winner. Online ride-hailing services are finally pushing out individual transport pr…
The Indonesian bank Permata issued a record number of cards to foreigners in February 2022. Local plastic cards are used for cryptocurrency transactions and everyday payments.
Among the many customs and practices that travelers may encounter, tipping can often lead to confusion. While tipping is not a mandatory practice in Bali, understanding the local tipping culture is es…
A large-scale protest by online taxi drivers is starting in Indonesia. From 00:00 to 23:59 on 20 May 2025, around 500,000 drivers across the country plan to demonstratively decline orders for passenge…
