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Places & trips· 2026-10-07

Airport-to-Canggu water taxi still waits on 14 feasibility studies

The idea of a water taxi from Bali's airport to Canggu is still on paper: the project is waiting on the results of 14 separate feasibility studies. No launch date is mentioned. For now the trip to Canggu stays on wheels,…

Money· 2026-10-07

Too many rooms in Bali: a hotel price war ahead?

Bali Discovery says the oversupply of hotel rooms in Bali is now undeniable and the island risks a never-ending price war. For travellers that is probably good news, as hotels will compete for guests. Compare offers acro…

Safety· 2026-10-07

Hundreds report losses in alleged gold investment fraud in Bali

Bali police are investigating alleged gold investment fraud, with hundreds of people reporting losses. Details of the case and the amounts are not given in the report. The lesson is simple: double-check any promise of ea…

Visas & rules· 2026-10-07

Bali tightens control on digital bookings as small hotels lose out to Airbnb

Small hotels in Bali say they are being displaced by Airbnb, and the island's government is tightening control over digital bookings. The specific measures are not detailed in the report. If you book stays through platfo…

Visas & rules· 2026-10-07

Indonesia renames 32 immigration offices, Bali included

Indonesia's immigration service has changed the names of 32 offices, and Bali is on the list. The reports don't say whether anything changes in how the offices work. Before booking an appointment or extending a visa, che…

Visas & rules· 2026-10-07

Investment Ministry takes over KITAS for foreign workers

Media report that the Investment Ministry will now handle issuing stay permits (KITAS) for foreign workers. How the procedure, timing and transition will work is not spelled out in the reports. If you work in Indonesia o…

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Bali guide

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🛂 Before you fly to Bali: checklist
Documents, All Indonesia declaration, tourist levy, insurance and packing — everything to sort out before you board.✈️ Landing at DPS, step by step
Arriving at Ngurah Rai Airport: immigration, customs, IMEI, getting connected and finding your ride — step by step.🏧 Money & ATMs in Bali
Withdraw in IDR, decline ATM conversion, use bank ATMs and licensed changers — how to keep your money in Bali.📱 SIM & IMEI in Indonesia
Roaming or a local SIM/eSIM, where to buy and register it, and when IMEI registration applies.🚕 Bali airport taxi: Grab, Bluebird or transfer
Getting out of DPS: Grab/Gojek prices, metered Bluebird, a Visio transfer, pickup rules and red zones.

Departure

🛫 Leaving Bali: departure checklist
Documents, a transport buffer, rentals, bills and immigration questions — what to check before heading to the airport.

Where to stay

🗺️ Bali areas & getting around
Why 15 km can take an hour, plus a quick orientation to Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Uluwatu and more.

Culture & everyday Bali

🛕 Bali etiquette: temples & ceremonies
Respectful behaviour at temples and ceremonies, dress rules, canang offerings and tourist conduct under Bali provincial guidance.💧 Water, food, sun & mosquitoes in Bali
Tap water, sun and heat, dengue mosquitoes and stomach upsets — the everyday basics for Bali.🤫 Nyepi & ceremonies in Bali
Nyepi, the Day of Silence: airport and roads, how to prepare, plus processions and ceremonies on other days.

Safety & health

🚤 Boats & island trips: safety checklist
Before a fast boat to Nusa Penida, Lembongan or the Gilis: operator, lifejackets, sea conditions and cancellations.🩺 Health & safety in Bali
Six basics that keep a Bali trip from becoming a clinic visit, and where to go: 24-hour hospitals and pharmacies.🏥 Hospitals & clinics in Bali
24-hour hospitals in Bali with addresses and phone numbers: BIMC, Siloam, Kasih Ibu, Bali International Hospital, Ngoerah.🛵 Renting a scooter in Bali: licence & safety
The licence you need to ride in Bali, insurance, helmets, checking the bike and why not to leave your passport as deposit.🐕 Dog or monkey bite: what to do now
Wash for 15 minutes, disinfect and get urgent care: rabies treatment in Bali is time-critical.🌊 Beach safety: rip currents
On Bali's west coast the real danger is rip currents, not sharks. Where they are strongest and what to do if caught.💊 Bringing medication into Indonesia
Which medicines Indonesia controls strictly, packaging, prescriptions, quantities and how to get a local prescription.📍 Safe places near you in Bali
Where to find a bank ATM, an authorised money changer, a clinic, a pharmacy and an official SIM store in Bali.

When something goes wrong

🌋 Earthquake, tsunami, ash & floods in Bali
Bali sits in an active seismic zone with heavy seasonal rain. What to do in an earthquake, tsunami, ash cloud or flood.⚠️ Bali scams to watch out for
Bali isn't dangerous, but these situations catch travellers out. What isn't a scam, and where to go if it happens.🆘 Help: emergency numbers in Bali
Indonesian emergency numbers, Tourist Police, rescue services and a real person from Visio on WhatsApp.

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