Guides
What to do, what not to, and what it costs.
The rules, the manners, the fees and the small print — checked against the official sources, with the date we checked.
Your visa for Bali
What most visitors need, what it costs, where the official sources contradict each other on extensions, and what overstaying actually costs.
Checked September 2026
What to do, and what not to do
Temples, offerings, ceremonies and Nyepi. The manners that matter in Bali, what they cost you, and the few things that get visitors into real trouble.
Checked September 2026
Getting online in Bali
eSIM before you fly, or a local SIM on arrival. What each costs, what a data-only eSIM quietly breaks, and where the signal actually goes.
Checked September 2026
Getting around, and what it costs
Scooters, drivers, drive times nothing like the map, money, the levy and the entry fees you will actually meet. Ranges where the sources disagree.
Checked September 2026
Booking a tour in Bali
When a tour is worth it, when a driver is cheaper, and what to check before you pay. With the tours our partner is selling, listed honestly as theirs.
Checked September 2026
Want this turned into an actual plan?
Tell us which parts of the island you are drawn to, how long you have and roughly what you want to spend. We answer with an itinerary built from the places on our own map — the ones we went to.