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Colorful traditional jukung outrigger boats on the sand at Sanur beach, Bali

Trip planning Updated 18 June 2026

Bali or Thailand: Which Should You Visit?

Bali and Thailand compared honestly: flights and access, cost, beaches and surf, food, temples, nightlife, family travel and ease, plus a clear verdict for every type of traveler.

Passenger planes parked on the apron of Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali under a blue sky

Practical info 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: official airport taxis, Grab and Gojek pickup rules, hotel transfers, realistic prices in US dollars and honest travel times.

The terminal building and control tower of Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali

Trip planning Updated 8 March 2026

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, customs rules including the vape and alcohol limits, and the documents to have ready.

Emerald rice terraces and palm trees on a clear morning in Ubud, Bali

Trip planning Updated 11 February 2026

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.