There are two ethnic groups Bali. The first group are the Bali Aga, they are the indigenous people who inhabit the mountains. The second group is the Bali Majapahit, namely migrants of Javanese (the kingdom of Majapahit Hindu) who live in most of the island, especially in the lowlands. Are there indigenous people in Bali? […]

Indonesia’s House of Representatives will resume debate on a controversial bill that would see consumption and distribution of alcohol banned across the country, including in the tourist mecca Bali. Is alcohol allowed in Bali? Currently, there are no alcohol bans being enforced in Indonesia, with the exception of Aceh.Also in 2015, the Indonesian government banned […]

Bali is located within The Ring of Fire, a major fault line in the seas beyond Bali’s southern coast, making the island particularly vulnerable to a tsunami. Kuta, Tanjung Benoa, and Sanur in South Bali are considered to be most exposed to the danger. Can a tsunami hit Bali? Thus, geologists and tsunami scientists consider […]

Medical Treatment Cost The cost of medical treatment in Bali is slightly higher than that in other parts of Indonesia because Bali is a touristic destination where expats and travelers around the world visit for both leisure and business. How good is medical care in Bali? The first thing you need to know is that […]

The Balinese people follow a form of Hinduism known as Agama Hindu Dharma. Balinese culture and religion impacts almost every aspect of life on the island and draws people to Bali to see and experience it. An important belief of Balinese Hinduism is that elements of mother nature are influenced by spirit. Does Bali have […]

Balinese. Balinese is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by 3.3 million people (as of 2000) on the Indonesian island of Bali as well as Northern Nusa Penida, Western Lombok, Eastern Java, Southern Sumatra, and Sulawesi.Balinese language. Balinese Ethnicity Balinese Bali Aga Loloan Malay Native speakers 3.3 million (2000 census) Which language is mostly spoken in Bali? […]

Bali, being an island, has a hot tropical climate– in the ‘summer’ it’s hot but not too humid and it’s generally sunny every day. In winter it’s really hot, sticky and humid but there’s also quite a lot of rainfall.It’s a great place to surf- If you love to surf then Bali is a dream […]

Online ride apps – the likes of GOJEK, Grab, and Blue Bird taxi – are available in Bali, while Uber has been defunct in South East Asia after being acquired by Grab in early 2018. So the short answer is, yes you can, but not everywhere in Bali. Ride sharing apps have certain areas they […]

English on Bali English is the common “third” language and the most popular foreign language by far (after Indonesian and Balinese). Due to tourism requirements, a lot of Balinese speak a level of English that allows them to communicate with tourists on a fundamental level. Is English widely spoken in Indonesia? Indonesia is home to […]

Crime. Although Bali is a beautiful and popular holiday destination, petty crime is common and corruption and scams do occur. We recommend a few simple precautions to help keep yourself safe. There have been cases of bag snatching so remember to keep your valuables out of sight, close to you and zipped up. Why you […]

King Bali was the grandson of Prahlad who was a erdent devote of lord Vishnu . King Bali was a great warrior and also was a great devote of lord Vishnu as his grandfather Prahlad. Is Bali grandson of Prahlad? Mahabali (IAST: Mahābalī), also known as Bali, Indrasenan or Māveli, is a Daitya king found […]

Better to take hard currency and change when you arrive. Pounds are acceptable, as are euros, but US or Australian dollars are better regarded and generally secure the best rates. What currency does Bali prefer? The official currency for Bali and entire Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) or also shown as Rp. Every business […]

Being located on the Pacific Ring of Fire (an area with a high degree of tectonic activity), Indonesia has to cope with the constant risk of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and tsunamis. Is Bali prone to natural disasters? Given Bali’s position within the Pacific Ring of Fire, there is always a significant risk of natural […]

The Bali to Lombok ferry travel time can take up to 6 hours and the conditions on board are often uncomfortable and cramped. How much is the ferry from Bali to Lombok? Ferry from Bali to Lombok: The Bali to Lombok ferry is definitely the cheapest way to get to Lombok. It will set you […]

Generally the metallophones are played using one hand to strike the keys with a mallet while the other hand damps each key after it is struck to prevent the reverberation from clouding the overall sound, though sometimes a special two-handed technique is used where each hand both plays and quickly damps the keys. How is […]