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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bali has seen a healthy growth in tourism numbers ever since the bombings in 2002 and 2005. Some say too much growth, with an over supply of hotels and sagging infrastructure that hasn’t been able to keep up. While government officials expect the growth to continue, I expect there will be a tipping at some […]
If you want to live in Bali, often starting a business is the only way to support yourself, as jobs for foreigners are few and far between. Most foreigners new to Bali only seem to start hospitality type businesses such as restaurants, hotels and bars. And yes, I know I am guilty of this myself! […]
Pick up any magazine or newspaper in Bali and you will see advertisements for condotel sales. Visit a shopping center and you will see models of future developments, complete with attractive sales assistants ready to hand you a brochure. The ads and promotions look great and usually feature beachfront properties, pools and offer a range […]
Just when I thought Indonesia’s new laws for employing foreigners was going to kill off all foreign investment into the country, the government has back pedaled (at least a little) on tough new regulations they implemented four months ago. One of the new regulations was that a company had to hire 10 Indonesian employees for […]
I just used Uber for the first time today in Bali. Uber have already been operating for a while now in Jakarta and southern Bali, but it is the first time I had a chance to give them a try. The sign up process is very simple. You do however need to supply your credit […]
The new president of Indonesia has certainly been busy this year and some of new regulations and enforcement of old ones, is making expats living in Bali and across the country a little uncomfortable. The government certainly seems like it is making Indonesia a less favorable place for foreigners wanting to work and start a […]
