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…
Starting from June 1, 2025, Vietnam Airlines will launch a new direct route between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Denpasar (Bali, Indonesia).
Flights will operate four times a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. From July 2025, the frequency will increase to daily flights.
Vietnam is a popular destination for visa runs.
The flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 4 hours, with one-way tickets starting at $120 per person.
Foreigners can stay on the mainland without a visa for up to 45 days. All tourists arriving in Vietnam are advised to have insurance coverage worth $10,000 or more that includes COVID-19.
Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for capital and private wealth. According to a new report by global consultancy Knight Frank, the country is expected to rec…
The head of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Suyudi Ario Seto, has proposed banning e-cigarettes and vape liquids. He wants to include this in the bill on narcotics and psychotropic substa…
Vietnam is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia. The easiest way to get there is by flying into one of the country’s two main international airports: Noi Bai International Air…
If, tomorrow around midnight, your Balinese neighbours start shouting or even setting off fireworks, don’t be alarmed. Most likely, it will mean that the Indonesian national team have won the AFF Futs…
The Balinese government is actively working to make the island even greener. This time, the changes affect taxi services: they will switch to electric vehicles.
This will be supported by cooperation between Balinese transport services and the Vietnamese company VinFast. Cars of this brand are widely used in Vietnam; almost all taxis in the country are electri…
Planning to stay in Indonesia for more than 60 days?
The Tourist Visa B211A is perfect for you, allowing you to stay in Bali for up to 180 days.
From March 2026, Bali will have more direct flights to Vietnam and Australia. Indonesia AirAsia is simultaneously launching two routes from Denpasar: to Da Nang in Vietnam and to Melbourne in Australi
