Indonesia
Indonesia9 guides across 1 destination — where to go, when, what it costs and what to eat.
Destinations in Indonesia
Practical essentials for Indonesia
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Indonesian is the official language and Balinese is widely spoken on Bali; English is common in tourist areas.
Type C/F, 230V 50Hz
Bali has almost no useful public transport, so visitors use the Gojek and Grab apps, hire a car with a driver, or rent a scooter, paying in cash or in-app.
Mid-range and upmarket restaurants and hotels usually add a service charge to the bill; beyond that a small tip or rounding up for a driver is appreciated but not expected.
Tap water is not safe to drink; use bottled or filtered water, including for brushing teeth.
Left-hand side; foreign visitors need an International Driving Permit carried together with their home licence, and Bali police check for both at roadside stops.
112 (police 110, ambulance 118 or 119, fire 113)
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Indonesia
Bali Beyond the Crowds
Skip the traffic of the south for the island Bali's admirers describe: the Sidemen valley, Munduk's misty lakes, the black-sand east and a national park most visitors never reach.
Bali in Every Season: When to Go and What Changes
Dry season surf, green-season waterfalls, one day a year when the whole island goes silent: how Bali's calendar works and how to pick your moment.
Bali's Most Beautiful Streets, Lanes and Village Walks
Bali does not do grand squares — it does ridge paths, temple streets and village lanes swept twice a day. These are the most beautiful places on the island to simply walk.
Bali: rice terraces, temples and how to choose your base
Bali rewards travellers who pick their base with intent. A practical guide to the island's regions, its unmissable temples and terraces, and when to go.
The Storied Hotels of Bali
Bali practically invented the modern resort villa. From the jungle lodges above the Ayung river to clifftop retreats at Uluwatu, these are the areas — and the legendary names — that wrote the island's hotel history.
Bali in Eleven Days: Unpack Three Times, Not Seven
The island is worth about eleven days, but the number that decides whether you enjoy them is not how many days you have; it is how many times you change hotel.
Bali, season by season: an honest guide to timing your trip
Dry season, wet season, Nyepi and the July crush — what each stretch of the Balinese year actually feels like, and which months reward you most.
The markets of Bali: what to taste and when to go
Dawn produce halls, smoky satay grills and jewel-coloured rice cakes — a taster's guide to Balinese market food, timed to the island's early rhythm.
Bali in the off-season: its quietly brilliant months
Emerald terraces, empty temples and afternoon storms worth watching — the case for Bali's green season, and the months insiders actually book.