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Bali rainy season is near, dreading it or excited?
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...
Moving to Bali Guide
EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Moving to Bali - Finally in One Place Note: ebook updated february 2018. visa section totally renewed updated all...
The Bali Balance – A Lesson in Instant Karma
The sense of balance that many people feel in Bali is one of the reasons that I would put above almost all others as a reason to be here....
Masuk Angin – The Wind That Infected an Entire Nation
After several years in Bali learning about the language and culture several of my friends like to joke that I’ve “gone native”. Everyone has a...
Meeting Made in Bali – A New Short Film to Begin Production on the Island
By now most people that are interested in Bali have seen the Julia Roberts movie Eat, Pray, Love. While probably the most high-profile movie to ever...
Bali Revelations – How Being Away From a Place Can Teach You More Than Being There
At some point, every long-term, foreign resident of Bali eventually has to leave for one reason or another. In my time here I’ve yet to meet...
Prepaid Electricity in Bali – The Advantages Over the Old, Post-Paid System
The electricity coming into your house is going to be a big part of your happiness or misery while living in Bali. When everything is working as it...
Bali’s Best Babi Guling Captured
A few weeks ago I created a post about my favorite Babi Guling in Bali and within that week so many people that I knew around Bali contacted me...
Home Robberies in Bali – A Real Life Story to Raise Awareness
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....
The Quest for the Best Babi Guling in Bali
Babi Guling is easily the most widely known Balinese dish and tourists have even been known to come to Bali just to sample it. The most famous place...
Price of Fuel in Indonesia Will Not Rise in April – Indonesians Prove Rioting is an Effective Strategy
It has been quite a busy couple of weeks lately in Indonesia. Between the 5 suspected terrorists being shot in Bali and the ongoing riots over the...
Fuel Prices to Rise in Indonesia by 33% on April 1st – This is No April Fools Joke
While not quite so common on the island of Bali, anybody that has spent any amount of time in Indonesia knows that riots in the streets of places...
5 Terrorists Killed in Bali Sunday Night, March 18th
Over the years Bali has certainly experienced its share of tragedies at the hands of terrorists, making people weary and on edge as to whether or...
Nyepi in Bali – Happy New Years 1934 is NOT a Typo
Nyepi, some love it, some hate it and for the Balinese it is just another important holiday to celebrate that happens every year. Those that happen...
2 AM Curfew for Kuta Clubs – Is It Realistic?
A drunken, crazy night in Kuta until sunrise is some people’s idea of a great way to spend their time in Bali. Others though couldn’t think of a...
Where are All of the Balinese People in Bali?
As traffic grows more congested and the air and level of noise becomes more polluted, people are often asking themselves why they come to Bali in...
Online Entrepreneur Sean Ogle Recaps His Recent Trip to Bali
One of the most successful online entrepreneurs and lifestyle bloggers, Sean Ogle spent the past two months in Bali and I had the chance to meet him...
A Closer Look at Inequality as it Exists in Bali
Many travelers have fallen victim to the overcharging or similar treatment that tourists receive when they are in SE Asia. It can be annoying...
Blackouts to Begin Again in Bali Starting February 2012
We aren’t talking about the type of blackout from too much Bintang, that one goes on all year round throughout Bali in the tourist areas. No, the...
Large Earthquake Hits Bali on October 13th 2011
It happens all of a sudden with barely enough time for you to prepare anything before running out of your house. An Earthquake hits without warning...
Bali Apartments – Monthly Rentals for a Good Price
When most people make their initial move to Bali, they can be a bit confused about where they will stay while they are searching for their new dream...
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