Is Bali Safe for Women Travelling Alone?
Generally yes. The risks most often reported are phone snatching by motorbike riders in Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud,... more
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Generally yes. The risks most often reported are phone snatching by motorbike riders in Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud,... more
No law bans durian, but airlines and hotels set their own rules. AirAsia and Singapore Airlines ban it in writing, many... more
Yes, but it takes months. Bali has been rabies-infected since 2008, Indonesia is on the CDC high-risk list and is not an... more
Nyepi closes the airport for a full 24 hours and Galungan shuts many warungs. Enter your dates and see the answer now.
Bali Place FinderIndonesia has no numeric blood alcohol limit for drivers. Police rely on Law 22/2009, Articles 106, 283 and 311: it is e... more
In Denpasar and Badung, littering carries a maximum fine of IDR 50 million or detention of 6 months (Denpasar) and 3 mon... more
Indonesia's new Criminal Procedure Code (Law 20/2025) took effect on 2 January 2026: Article 142 guarantees foreigners a... more
With only a passport and tourist visa, rupiah accounts at major Indonesian banks are effectively closed; a KITAS/KITAP i... more
Small fireworks under 2 inches need no personal permit, but bigger shows need a police permit (Police Regulation 17/2017... more
International flights from Bali: liquids up to 100 ml per container in one 1-litre clear bag (SKEP/43/III/2007). Arak, s... more
Short answer: no Indonesian rule requires you to hand over your original passport as security to a scooter rental or a h... more