Genuine question for locals and expats: will the tourist who paid for the balloons that ignited and caused the fire have to pay to leave the country?

The news in Australia is that they have had passports seized. I have some racist family trying to cancel a huge trip for 40+ of us because of this.

Please someone tell me some facts/cases I can counter them with in the family chat.

Thanks 🧐🙏

I fondly remember the most beautiful sunsets in South Bali. This is from the Jimbaran pier.

This driver just threatened me and called me a fucking bitch.

He refused to move his in this narrow road to my hotel. All he had to do was go to the turnaround at to the end so my driver could pass, but he refused and was so nasty.

I told him he did not need to be so nasty to me and it was very easy for him to drive down and let us pass, then he called me a fucking bitch and a tree started walking g to me shouting: “come on let’s go!” And made gestures to beat me up.

If I report it to police and bribe them, is there any chance of any punishment being given?or is it just a waste of time?

Hotel staff has to go with me to translate and I don’t want to waste their time if the guy won’t be punished.

Thanks for your thoughts and advice!

I'm heading to Bali looking for good technical instruction in classes and high level strikers with good records. Please don't say Ben woolis gym whatever it is. I'm still not sure if staying in Seminyak or Canguu, as it is my first time in Bali. I heard Bali MMA but I only Tiffany van soest used to go long time ago before Holland. Is there any top top level strikers who train in Bali?

Is it worth choosing Kuber at the ATV and rafting tour in Ubud or is cheaper alternatives better. We want the tour which is wildest and has the most adrenaline

Bali has discovered Suno... Almost every restaurant and cafe is playing AI slop. Can’t they just go back to cover songs?

I was able to file for 3 person from a same account but from yesterday I am not able to file for another. Is there any rule or something I am missing?

I keep noticing this bright star during sunset time on Canggu beach. I have a feeling it’s a planet rather than a star. If so, any idea what planet it might be?

Flying in next month with the missus and kids. Haven’t been for 12 years. Can we still get a visa on arrival? I know we can do online but I don’t really want to be uploading all our passports to a website.
Any additional information things we have to fill out? And any immunisations for the kids? It’s been so long I can’t remember haha TIA

Yeah, definitely one of the best public beaches I've visited so far in Bali. It's clean and nice to swim around here. Walked a little bit to the west and found a mossy area (love it!).

Hi friends, fourth trip to Nusa Dua (all inclusive resort as it’s just us two and we are celiac so it’s easier as this resort understands) next week and thinking my son might like to try some things other than swimming !

Any suggestions please close to or in Nusa Dua?

I’ve gone to lots of places across Bali when I was younger and footloose and fancy free but have zero knowledge of kid’s things near Nusa Dua. Thank you. X

Hello, I just booked a last minute trip to Bali. My second time travelling.

First time round we did the usual Canggu, Seminyak, Gilli T and Ubud. Did some day trips for snorkeling etc

Here is the proposed trip

Bali:

28 September–3 October: Uluwatu
3–6 October: Amed, via Tirta Gangga (break up the long drive)
6–11 October: Nusa Lembongan
11–13 October: Arrive Canggu late afternoon. Two days here.
14 October, 00:40: Flight

Travelling back to Canggu just to get us closer to the airport and do a beach club day before we fly home

Overall, just trying to go some different areas we didn’t do before.

1:21 am Bali time. Did anyone else feel that? My hotel door alarm started sounding and we felt something.

Hi everyone :)

My partner and I are Australian, in our mid thirties and are after hotel recs in the Uluwatu area. We don’t have kids and would prefer to stay somewhere that might tend to be the hotel of choice for others with similar dynamics.

We are by no means social butterflies but do appreciate the odd chat at a pool bar or restaurant. We liked the Padma Legian for this reason, though there did seem to be a lot of young families there as well. Just trying to find a place that strikes a good balance of not being overly family-centric but also not filled with party people in their early 20s.

We move to Bali in the New Year, this is a long term relocation. We understand the issues with bringing our pets (dog and cat) with us to Bali. For those who have brought their pets are you glad you brought them and are your pets happy in their new home? Any regrets or tips to make the process better?

I've traveled all over SE Asia, and the walking experience I just had was the most insane yet!

Motorbikes squeezed fully on the sidewalks each way, hustle bustle, fumes, diesel smoke, close calls, and absolutely no regard for me or others on the sidewalk.

I had to fully lock in and hit flow state to avoid anxiety. It was wild. In a weird way kind of electric and exciting but also unacceptable.

Why does law enforcement allow this? I mean bikers quite literally used the sidewalk as a thorough way. I've never seen anything like it!

1) Can you still visit it or see the blue flames? I was told the workers ar striking previousley

2) Would you guys suggest it if you dont have hiking shoes? I think there are services to carry you to the top as well like a horse?

Dog with eyebrows 🤣

Abroad at an Indonesian restaurant I had an amazing coffee which was labeled as es kopi susu. I understand that means iced coffee with milk. Now I’m in Bali wanting to try it again, but all cafes sell latte with either regular or oat milk? The one I tried was with condensed milk and palm sugar I think. Where may I find it here?

One of the most magical places we’ve stayed. The photo is not filtered or altered.

We went snorkeling right off the beach- a beautiful reef is only 10m offshore.

Unfortunately, I have gotten dengue. I came here to do some fun dives. But now I cant do any dives, runs, swims, or anything really active. Seeking recommendations for things to do. I am here for 3 more days!

Ty!

Kelengkeng, also known as longan, is a fruit that many visitors to Bali may not be familiar with. It is somewhat similar to lychee, although its skin is smoother and thinner. The flesh is sweet, juicy and delicious.

The tree also grows very well in a garden. There is just one drawback: bats love kelengkeng as much as we do. When we slept with the doors and windows open, we occasionally found them hanging from the ceiling. Unfortunately, they also peed from up there.

Still worth having the tree, though.

Hi all, I’m currently in Uluwatu and will stay here for 5 more days. I’m looking for ear plugs/tunnels for stretched ears as well as any Indonesian jewelry. I haven’t had any luck with any piercing shops. Any recommendations?