by Mike S | Oct 3, 2022 | Living in Bali, Everyday Life, Safety & Security
Every year in Bali, usually somewhere in the months between November and April, the Bali rainy season hits. It is definitely not like clockwork and can fluctuate a few months in either direction or skip completely only to bring lots of rain during the months of June...
by Mike S | Mar 23, 2022 | Food, Health, Safety & Security
What is arak? Is it safe to drink? How to drink arak? Where to buy arak? How much is the arak alcohol percentage? Read on for the answers to all your arak questions and more! What is Arak? Have you ever wondered how they are able to sell cocktails so cheaply in Bali...
by Mike S | Apr 9, 2012 | Safety & Security
It is something that most people never want to think about – but the harsh reality is that while safe, Bali has its share of dangers as well. Hang around long enough and you are bound to come across an expat or two that has experienced their home being broken...
by Mike S | Jan 26, 2011 | Safety & Security
One of the main reasons that people decide to pack up and make the move to Bali is because of the friendliness of the people and the feeling of safety and comfort that they have while here on Bali. Recently though the question of how safe Bali actually is has been...