iank
Australian expat in Indonesia
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Registration: 15 January 2017
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Aussies thrown out of Bali by GuestPoster1236
Aussies thrown out of Bali...Media report See above link. What鈥檚 going on here. How does that affect those on retirement visas. I鈥檓 assuming it鈥檚 mainly for tourists that are stranded, but the media story mentioned long term ...
Ontheroads57....I'm an Australian, have a business in Bali for 10 years and have just returned from Australia 1 month ago. Yep Australian media is guilty of misrepresenting the facts, much the some as the media world wide. Yes for many years ... Read More
An Open Appeal to the Resorts and Restaurants Closing on Bali by Ubudian
It鈥檚 no secret or surprise that a great many resorts and restaurants on Bali are 鈥渢emporarily鈥� closing in Bali as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fact is, here in Bali, a 鈥済reat many鈥� literally means most, and ...
I have owned a coffee shop/restaurant in Bali for 10 years. In March when we closed, all of the perishable, short life stock were offered and given to staff. Even though we have continued to pay our staff, many of their family and friends will be ... Read More
Cost of Living in Indonesia in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Indonesia to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
I have a 1 bed apartment in Legian Bali, close to my business, good location, pay 45jt per year. Have recently been looking for 3 bed villa which still has good access to Legian. For a decent place with a pool, prices start at around 170jt per year. ... Read More
Reading habits in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Indonesia or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
When in Indonesia, Bali, I access all news online for Australia, Jakarta Post for local news. I am an incessant reader, 2+ books per week, fiction novels mostly, some biographies. There are many second hand bookshop with a good selection of English ... Read More
Building in Bali by Niki.woods
Hey there, my partner (half Indonesian) and I are looking to buy land and build next year in North Bali or North East Bali. From what I have read it seems somewhat impossible to build without lots of problems and going way over the agreed budget. ...
Not difficult to build...just need someone who is honest, good and responsible. I know first hand of an architect / builder..Balinese.. if you are interested let me know and I will pass on contact details for him Read More
SIM driving license by Keyser_S枚ze
Hi all, Does anybody knows an agent who is keen to process driving license? Mine doesn't provide this service. I am on a Kitas for now and no i don't want to rush to Denpasar:) Thank you so much
Now days you need a KITAP to apply for Indonesian drivers licence. Found out the hard way..2 trips to Denpasar only to be told KITAS changed to KITAP July 16 Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Matabiru111....wow why have you stayed 20 years??? I spend alternative months in Australia & Bali. A large percentage of the expats I know continually whinge & complain about Bali. My answer to them is go back to where you came from for a ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I am from Australia, have had a business in Bali for 7 years, don't live there but travel there every month. I have experienced any of the things you write about. Have never had to pay a bribe at immigration however the exorbitant fees the ... Read More