Top 10 foods to try in Bali Ayam pelalah. Nasi tepeng. Nasi campur Bali. Sambal matah. Lilit satay. Soto bakso. Babi guling. Jamu. What is the main food of Bali? Balinese foods include lawar (chopped coconut, garlic, chili pepper, with pork or chicken meat and blood), Bebek betutu (duck stuffed with spices, wrapped in banana […]

Winner: Bali offers more consistent and generally better prices for accommodation across the island while Fiji may be cheap in some areas, but accommodation can be quite costly in others. Is Fiji cheap or expensive? Fiji is an expensive country to travel around – even for travelers who are budget-savvy. If you want to island-hop […]

No, Indonesia is a Visa free country for Indians so Indian citizens travelling to Bali for less than 30 days do not require a Visa. If your travel duration is more than 30 days, then you need a Visa. You can select the type of Visa as per your Travel purpose. Does Indian need passport […]

Although Phuket has the better beaches, Phuket is also lively, a bit chaotic at times, developed, and can get very busy. Bali, on the other hand, is a bit more relaxed and less developed. With its stunning coastline and jungle-covered interior we believe it’s also more beautiful than Phuket too. Which one is better Phuket […]

Rainy & generally hotter General Weather Conditions each Month Bali weather April 27°C 80°F Bali weather May 28°C 82°F Bali weather June 26.5°C 79°F Bali weather July 26.5°C 79°F Is April a good time to visit Bali? The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island’s dry season. Bali experiences only […]

Cost of Living in Bali Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 25,000.00Rp Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 338,500.00Rp McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 60,000.00Rp Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 37,500.00Rp How much does a meal cost in Bali? While meal prices in Bali can vary, the average cost of food in Bali […]

Advice for travelling to Bali if you’re pregnant or considering getting pregnant soon: Pregnant women are always advised to consider postponing non-essential travel.Of note there is a risk of Zika transmission in Bali. Most people infected with Zika will have only very mild, or no symptoms. Can you go to Bali if you’re pregnant? If […]

Bali’s drug laws are very strict and should not be trifled with. Indonesian Law No. 35/2009 lays down harsh penalties for drug users caught with Group 1 drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. You can get life imprisonment for possession or the death penalty if you’ve been convicted of trafficking in drugs. What is illegal […]

Tap water in Bali Due to domestic sewage, agriculture and industrial waste most of Bali’s clean water sources have been polluted. Much of the water is so bad that it cannot even be treated. Can you brush your teeth with the water in Bali? Hygiene. The tap water in Bali isn’t recommended for drinking, so […]

Plastic Pollution: Bali’s Iconic Beaches Are Buried In Plastic With 60 Tonnes Garbage Collected Each Day.Worse, this is becoming an annual reality owing to weather patterns like monsoons and inefficient waste management leading to a worldwide marine pollution crisis. Are Bali beaches dirty? It’s garbage season in Bali, as an annual and worsening tide of […]

I was intrigued (if not exactly thrilled) to learn that there are tarantulas living throughout Indonesia, although seldom reported in Bali. Unlike their giant South American counterparts, Indonesian tarantulas tend to be relatively small. Do you get big spiders in Bali? Are you kidding? There are monster spiders in Bali. I have seen webs spanning […]

To leave Indonesia, dogs and cats must have a recommendation letter from the Department of Livestock, an export permit issued from the Ministry of Agriculture as well as proof of rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to export. Can you take dogs out of Bali? First, pets are not allowed out of Bali. Yes, […]

The Balinese speak Bahasa Bali among each other, a language which is quite different from Bahasa Indonesia. In this language, one should address others respectfully, and distinctions are made between the social status. For foreigners, it is best to address ladies as Ibu and men as Bapak (or Pak). How do Indonesian people communicate? Communication […]

For people on domestic tariffs R1 (1,300 and 2,000 VA), R2 (3,300 to 5,500 VA) and R3 (6,600 VA and above) the price of electricity is Rp1,364.86 per kWh. For people on business tariff B1 (450 to 5,500 VA) the price has been fixed for the time being (it is not subject to monthly variations) […]

Romantic gestures or emotions are never displayed in public, except lovers holding hands is something the Balinese do openly.Lovers don’t kiss in public either, and visitors should also respect that for the Balinese, those intimate gestures are. The middle part of the body is considered “natural”. Can you kiss in Bali? While even holding hands […]