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Getting around Bali is cheap, but not always the easiest to understand! Here is your 2019 guide on how to use Uber, Grab, Go-Jek and Taxi’s in BALI!

Now that travelers are ready to take to the skies, the costs associated with international travel have increased drastically. A majority of borders have reopened, but on the downside, an overpriced Europe or the Caribbean is no longer an option for many budget-conscious travelers. Fortunately, Southeast Asia (SEA) remains a highly affordable destination. Across numerous …

Americans are eager to get out there and explore new faraway places now that most of the world has reopened. Exciting as it sounds, it’s worth reminding old visa requirements remain in place, even though health-related rules were scrapped. In fact, there are four popular destinations that only accept U.S. passport holders after they have …

When you think Bali, it’s crystal clear beaches, inifite pools in the middle of the jungle, teal-colored bays and five-star retreats that come to mind. While it is indeed a paradisaical spot (mostly) shielded from the chaos of the 21st century, there is a darker side to the island many tourists don’t know exist, and …

AirBnB, the world’s number one vacation rental platform, has confirmed Bali is the most sought-after winter sun destination this year based on searches. In other words, a majority of travelers have their hearts set on the Indonesian province, where the country’s top-rated tourist attractions are located, and there is lovely warm weather to be found …

Tuesday saw a welcome announcement for anyone who has ever dreamed of living long-term in Bali or other idyllic Indonesian destinations such as Java and Lombok. Indonesian officials unveiled a new visa program aimed at bringing more foreign tourists to the country. The new visa will allow foreigners to stay in the country for a …

Mass tourism is now a serious issue affecting four of the world’s leading destinations. While some cities may see the influx of dollars as a good thing, especially after two years of Covid, others are concerned that over-development, and particularly the crowds that come with it, will eventually be detrimental to their standing as authentic, …

Eight more travel advisory updates have been issued by the U.S. State Department over the past few days, as it works to ensure travelers are kept safe wherever they are heading around the world. Containing the first updates of the calendar month, the most recent travel advisory changes feature a range of different countries around …

Breaking News: Indonesian has announced that the country will not require a booster shot for international arrivals. This includes the island of Bali. Earlier Story Now Continues Quickly after relaxing some of its most stringent Covid mandates and allowing vaccinated tourists to visit with few limitations, Indonesia is mulling a new package of restrictions to …

Having sealed off its borders for foreigners throughout Covid, Indonesia is now hoping to lure them back with the launch of a new long-stay permit. Dubbed the Digital Nomad Visa, this new entry stamp will create more immigration routes for remote workers who might want to make Bali their home base – all the while …

Vaccinated travelers are no longer required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test before entering Bali, Indonesia. The news arrived on Tuesday (17 May) – with the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, announcing that “domestic and international travelers who are fully vaccinated no longer need to take PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or antigen swab tests,” when …

From March 14, 2022, fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the popular Southeast Asian tourist hotspot – Bali – without having to quarantine upon arrival, plus the much-anticipated return of the Visa On Arrival program. In what is being described as a ‘trial’ – which is due to begin in just two weeks …