If you spend any length of time in Bali, it won’t be long before you start seeing advertisements for real estate, whether it is a “For Sale” sign on properties or ads in magazines. There are even Australian real estate franchises, such as Ray White operating in Bali. Most of the high profile ads that […]
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Happy Chinese New Year for 2018!
Since we entered 2018, I have been meaning to write a blog post. Now we are already into February I thought I could make it a happy Chinese new year message. So what have I been doing? For the first time in 5 years I went to Australia for Christmas and New Year with my […]
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. I […]
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 […]
10 ideas to make money in Bali without (potentially) hurting your visa status
Working in Bali without a working visa is a big no-no where hundreds of foreigners get deported every year. Unfortunately, there are times when we could all need a bit of extra cash, whether it is to save for a flight home or pay for an unexpected medical bill. Here are some ideas to make […]
Lessons learned from catching a burglar in Bali
Home break-ins and muggings are common in Bali and reported on a daily basis in Facebook groups like Bali Crime Reports. People debate whether to contact the police or village if they get robbed and wonder who is behind these crimes. I or I should say my wife, was involved in a case here recently, […]
Can you get the Australian pension living in Bali?
This question seems to come up often on forums, so I thought I would do a post on it. Can you get the Australian pension in Bali, and if so can I get the full amount? Please use this article as a general guide. The rules change often so it is best to check with […]
Is the zika virus a threat in Bali?
Over the past week or so there have been several reports in the Australian media that there has been an outbreak of the zika virus in Bali, warning tourists to ‘rethink’ their travel to Bali. From the Australian government’s smart traveler website: “Indonesia is experiencing sporadic transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus.” The Bali Hotel […]