Indonesia’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK), is discussing the idea of making travel insurance mandatory for foreign tourists entering the country.
Australian travel insurers are reporting a concerning rise in gastroenteritis claims from tourists returning from Bali. Southern Cross Travel Insurance recorded a staggering 79% increase in January 20…
All residents of Indonesia, including immigrants residing in the country for six months or more, are obligated to obtain health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan).
If you work for a company, whether local or foreign, you will receive what is known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
There are quite a few decent small private clinics in Bali, as well as public hospitals. Public hospitals are comparable to our local outpatient clinics. They offer a wider range of medical services:…
In Bali, authorities are seriously tackling villa rental scams. The Bali Villa Rental Manager Association (BVRMA) acknowledges that fraudulent cases have become so numerous that the situation can no l…
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
Travelling with a young child isn’t easy, especially if you have a long-haul flight ahead. You need to think through every little detail. Whether you’re going away for a short break or a longer stay…
As Bali prepares for an influx of holidaymakers during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season. The Australian Government has updated its travel warnings for tourists planning trips to Indonesia. T…
We invite you to travel around the island of Bali!
If this is your first time on the island, leaving without admiring the main treasures of the paradise island will be simply outrageous and unacceptable!
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has introduced extra security for users of its visa portal. Accessing your account and applying for a visa now requires more than just a username and pas…
