According to the Foreign Service Institute it takes about 36 weeks or 900 hours to become proficient in Indonesian. The fact is that it takes significantly less time to reach a basic conversational level. Is Balinese hard to learn? Balinese is a bit of a different story. One reason it can be difficult to learn […]

The legal drinking age is 21. Gambling is illegal in Indonesia. Under Indonesian law, visitors must always carry identification on their person. What age can you drink in Bali? The legal age for drinking in Indonesia is 21 years old. Those who are caught drinking outside the legal age will face serious punishment or charges […]

Given Bali’s position within the Pacific Ring of Fire, there is always a significant risk of natural disasters occurring on the island. These include earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, and volcanic eruption, and can happen at any time.Bali is considered to be at ‘some risk’ of terrorist activity. Is Bali safe from tsunami? Unfortunately if you are […]

Most of the best beaches in Bali are found in the south: around Kuta, Jimbaran, and the Bukit Peninsula. Some of these are also very busy (particularly the coast from Kuta to Seminyak). If you get a taxi it’s easy to find some great stretches of sand with few other tourists. Which side of Bali […]

It consists of 10 to 14 tuned metal bars suspended over a tuned resonator of bamboo or metal, which are tapped with a mallet made of wooden disks (Bali) or a padded wooden disk (Java).Gendèr. Classification Percussion instrument Idiophone Metallophone Developed Indonesia What are Balinese instruments made of? Most people refer to iron when talking […]

However, what most people don’t know is about the unique connection which Bali has with India, commemorated every year in the form of a festival called Baliyatra. Baliyatra literally means ‘A voyage to Bali. Is Bali An Indian country? Bali is an island and province located in the south-east Asian country of Indonesia. It is […]

Traffic Chaos Bali is full of cars and mopeds, making constant traffic jams the daily standard. It is really hard to easily move around the island without taking forever to get anywhere. There is not much to say about this apart from the fact that it is absolutely annoying. What’s bad about Bali? Way too […]

Though Bali is still closed to international tourists and lacks an official program for remote workers, Bali has a community of digital nomads, some arriving via investment visas or by government invitation, Agoro said. Others are finding ways around immigration rules, as reported by Singapore digital newspaper Today. Is it legal to work remotely in […]

Bali Belly is treatable and will usually clear itself up within 24 hours, although sometimes it can take anywhere from couple of days to a week to fully clear your system. How can I lose my Bali belly fast? How can you avoid Bali Belly? Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not […]

13 Big mistakes to avoid in Bali 13 Big mistakes to avoid in Bali. 1 – Wearing a cross body bag. 2 – Having anything on show in the monkey forest. 3 – Trusting the weather apps. 4 – Visiting popular waterfalls like Tegenungen in the middle of the day. 5 – Staying in Kuta. […]

A Social-Cultural visa initially gives you 60 days in the country. After that it can be extended up to four times for 30 days per extension. This allows you a total stay of 6 months without having to leave. It is only single-entry, so if you do leave the country it will be canceled. How […]

Basic Facts about Bali, Indonesia Bali is in Indonesia. Bali is an island – and it’s four islands. Bali hasn’t had a major independence movement in recent history. It’s always hot in Bali. Bali is about the size of Delaware. Over 4.4 million people live in Bali. There are two active volcanoes on Bali. What […]

Visas. In normal circumstances, if you’re travelling on a British Citizen passport you do not need a visa to enter Indonesia for visits of up to 30 days, calculated to include your date of arrival and date of departure. Visa-free visits can not be extended or transferred to another type of visa. Can a UK […]

The quickest way to get from Thailand to Bali is to fly which costs ฿4500 – ฿9500 and takes 7h 32m. How far is it from Thailand to Bali? The distance between Thailand and Bali is 3034 km. How far is Bali from Thailand by plane hours? The total flight duration from Bali to Thailand […]

While you may get a good deal during the off-season in Maldives, Bali is still cheaper. With a minimum budget of USD 40 per person per day, Bali is the more economical option. Which is more beautiful Maldives or Bali? Both Bali and the Maldives are great options for those looking for an island paradise […]