Practical info

Money in Bali: Cash, Cards, ATMs and Tipping

Where cards work and where they do not, which ATMs to use and which to avoid, the money changer rule, and what tipping actually looks like here.

Safety and Scams in Bali: The Real Risks

The genuine hazards here are not what visitors worry about: scooters, the passport deposit, the drink question and the money changer, with the ones that never happen removed.

Getting Around Bali: Scooter, Private Driver or Car?

How to get around Bali: scooter rental, hiring a private driver, ride-hailing apps and car rental, with honest advice on cost, safety and what suits your trip.

Bali on a Budget: What Things Really Cost

A clear breakdown of Bali costs in USD: daily budgets for backpackers, mid-range and comfort travellers, plus money, ATM and tipping tips to make it stretch.

Getting from Bali Airport (DPS) to Your Resort: Taxis, Grab and Transfers

How to get from Ngurah Rai Airport to Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu: official airport taxis, Grab and Gojek pickup rules, hotel transfers, realistic prices in US dollars and honest travel times.

Emergency Numbers in Bali: Hospitals, Ambulance and What to Do When Things Go Wrong

The emergency numbers, international hospitals and practical playbook every Bali visitor should save: 112, BIMC and Siloam, motorbike accidents, dengue, evacuation to Singapore, and when to call your embassy.

Travel Insurance for Bali: What Actually Needs Covering

Scooter accidents, surf and dive add-ons, volcano treks, dengue and evacuation to Singapore: what a Bali travel insurance policy really needs to cover, and the fine print that voids claims.

Bali Visa and Entry Guide: VoA, e-VOA and What to Expect at the Border

Everything you need to enter Bali smoothly in 2026: the visa on arrival and e-VOA, the 30-day extension, the tourism levy, the All Indonesia Arrival Card, customs rules including the vape and alcohol limits, and the documents to have ready.

First Time in Bali: The Only Guide You Need

Planning your first trip to Bali? Here is when to go, which area to base yourself in, what to book ahead, how to handle the visa, and how to skip the rookie mistakes.