There’s a reason why Bali has become a hub for so many digital nomads - plainly, it’s a beautiful place to call home. However, there are always practical aspects to consider when moving abroad, such as whether you can get the right visa, a decent internet connection, good healthcare, send your kids to a nice school and if you’ll become part of the community. In this guide, we are here to tell you that it’s all possible – and how.

When visiting Bali, or when reading travel blogs, you may come across Bali’s other name - the ‘Island of the Gods.’ The Indonesian island, one of a staggering 17,500 others, has become famous worldwide as the only Hindu Island in the archipelago. The residents’ spiritual devotion to a unique form of Hinduism known as Agama Hindu Dharma can be seen everywhere in temples, rituals, architecture and ceremonies across the island. This, alongside its exceptional natural beauty, has earned Bali the nickname of the ‘Island of the Gods.’ Let’s explore more about how the island got its name and how religion plays such a huge part in daily life.

After arriving in Bali, you might feel an undeniable urge to grab your bags, head to your hotel and hit the beach. That’s obviously a great plan, but before you do it, don’t forget to register your phone’s IMEI.

Bali’s winding roads, full of endless banana trees, rice fields, ocean vistas and charming cafes make for the ultimate motorbike adventure. However, before you start cruising across the island, it’s important to know how to stay safe and legal while riding a motorcycle or scooter in Bali.

When most people think of visiting Bali, the first places that spring to mind are probably Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud. While these spots are worth a visit, Bali has so many more beautiful places to be discovered if you venture a little off the well-trodden tourist trail. If you’re hoping to see something a bit different during your stay in Bali, add these four destinations to your itinerary.

A cyber attack on Indonesia’s National Data Center resulted in long delays and disruptions to government services, travel, immigration and visa processing last week. A ransomware group known as LockBit is said to be responsible for the attack which impacted approximately 200 government agencies across the country. The group is demanding $8,000,000 in ransom and has previously been involved in some other high-profile attacks, including an attack on Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) just over a year ago.