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Is it legal for foreigners to rent out villas on Airbnb in Bali?
Anyone with an interest in Bali, will know that the island has been going through a boom in tourism that past few years or even decades. While most tourists stay in hotels and guest houses, a greater number want to stay in a private villa. It is not surprising then that many foreigners come to […]
How to Live in Bali Permanently
So you had a great holiday in Bali and have now returned home and would like to know how you might be able to live in Bali on a permanent basis. I will start off by saying Bali is a great place for a holiday, but not an easy one to earn a living. If […]
Bali Visa Options for Short to Medium Stays
I have had a few people ask me recently about visas for staying longer than the usual tourist visa length, but not a long term visa so I decided to write a blog post about the various options. Indonesia offers a free visa for people from 169 countries. It is fairly safe to say most […]
Is it legal to be a digital nomad in Bali?
Bali has recently become a hot spot for digital nomads. In case you were wondering what is a ‘digital nomad’. Basically it is someone who makes income online, without being tied to a physical location, like an office, or even a country. The internet has enabled a range of jobs to be done online, such […]
Dodgy expats in Bali
I was watching a TV show the other night called The Embassy. It is about the Australian embassy in Bangkok and how they deal with the various problems travelers run into. Anything from lost passports, to Aussie blokes having money troubles with their Thai girlfriends. Towards the end of one episode there was a story […]
5 Reasons Everyone Should Learn to Dive in Bali
Scuba diving is one of those pursuits which everyone has to try at some point in their life. Bali is particularly famed for this type of activity, with the lush blue waters there serving as a perfect spot to give the pastime a try. Today, let’s run through five reasons everyone should learn to dive […]
New free guide for expats living in Bali
I have just finished putting together a resource guide for expats living in Bali. It is a directory of the most common services and businesses that you will likely need while living in Bali. Here is the link. You can download it directly (no email sign up required!) If you have a business that caters […]
7 Things Elderly Expats Should Know About Health Insurance
As many expats age, they are often confused and worried about getting insurance. Is it still possible to get insurance given their age? What if they have illnesses or health issues already? How does their age affect the options available? In this article, we will be revealing the top seven facts about medical insurance that […]
Important information for anyone with a business website
I understand that this is a blog about Bali, but I thought it was worth giving a heads up to anyone with a business website. I received a warning the other day from Google webmaster tools saying one of my websites was not secure. If you don’t have Google webmaster tools set up on your […]