Updated 16 October 2026
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 needs to cover.
Practical info
All our Practical info guides for Bali, in one place.
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Updated 15 October 2026
Bali on a Budget: What Things Really Cost
A clear breakdown of Bali costs in rupiah: daily budgets for backpackers, mid-range and comfort travellers, plus money, ATM and tipping advice.
Updated 15 October 2026
First Time in Bali: The Only Guide You Need
Planning your first trip to Bali? Here is when to go, where to base yourself, what to book ahead, how to handle the visa and how to skip rookie mistakes.
Updated 15 October 2026
Warungs in Bali: How to Eat Like a Local (and Eat Well)
How the warung system works in Bali: ordering nasi campur by pointing, what a plate should cost in rupiah, why locals eat early and sensible hygiene rules.
Updated 15 October 2026
Getting Around Bali: Scooter, Private Driver or Car?
How to get around Bali: scooter rental, a private driver, ride-hailing apps and car rental, with honest advice on cost, safety and what suits your trip.
Updated 11 October 2026
Drinking Safely in Bali: Methanol, Spiked Drinks and What to Avoid
Methanol in counterfeit spirits is a real risk in Indonesia. What government travel advice says, how to reduce exposure, and when to go to hospital.
Updated 8 October 2026
Working Remotely From Bali: The Honest Version
Canggu and Ubud as bases, what coworking costs, the internet and power reality, and the visa point that matters most: tourist stamps do not permit work.
Updated 4 October 2026
Nyepi: What Happens When Bali Shuts Down for 24 Hours
Bali's Day of Silence closes the airport, stops the ferries and switches off mobile data for a full day. Here is what it means if your trip lands near it.
Updated 29 July 2026
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.
Updated 29 July 2026
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, minus the myths.
Updated 14 June 2026
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: airport taxis, Grab and Gojek rules, hotel transfers and travel times.
Updated 27 May 2026
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 and dengue.
Updated 8 March 2026
Bali Visa and Entry Guide: VoA, e-VOA and What to Expect at the Border
Enter Bali smoothly in 2026: the visa on arrival and e-VOA, the 30-day extension, the tourism levy, the arrival card, customs limits and documents.