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 […]
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 […]
If you read my blog you may have noticed I stick mainly to topics like visas and business. Today I thought I would write about something different which will hopefully be of interest to anyone considering dating or even getting married to someone from Indonesia. 1. Family Family is everything to most Indonesian people. Most […]
Starting on October 1st many people traveling and living in Bali, suddenly found they could no longer withdraw cash from ATMs in Bali using their ATM card. With no news or announcements from the banks, various theories started to spread around the internet about what was or still is, causing the problem. Some of the […]
I mentioned in my New Year’s email that my wife has started a new business. She studied law at university and last year she took the exams to qualify to practice law in Indonesia. Of course I was extremely proud of her for her achievement. She even surprised me how comfortable she was mixing with […]
Here is a list by regency of the minimum monthly salary (in rupiah) in Bali for 2014, put out by the Bali governor. Regency – 2013 salary – 2014 salary Badung – 1,401,000 – 1,728,000 Denpasar – 1,358,000 – 1,656,900 Gianyar – 1,230,000 – 1,543,000 Karangasem – 1,195,000 – 1,542,600 Jembrana – 1,212,500 – 1,542,600 […]
While you can buy most electrical goods in Bali, there are a couple of items like espresso machines and juicers that are either impossible to find or very expensive. Browsing on a site like Amazon, can be a little depressing, as they are unlikely to ship to Bali, and if you can get anything shipped […]
