The Directorate General of Immigration of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reiterated the need for foreigners and tourists in Bali and around the country to obey the laws and their visa conditions. The statements come as three foreigners have been arrested in connection with a drugs lab in Canggu. The Director …
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Elon Musk has officially launched Starlink in Indonesia. The tech entrepreneur has been in Bali for the World Water Conference and was joined by Indonesian government ministers to launch the internet service on the Island of the Gods. Indonesia is an archipelago state with over 17,000 islands, around 6,000 of which are inhabited. Starlink is …
Bali is one of the world’s leading digital nomad hubs. With thousands of remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creatives heading to the island every year seeking the perfect work-life balance, Bali has been gifted a new nickname: Silicon Bali. It seems like Silicon Valley is moving ever closer to Silicon Bali, with Apple announcing that it …
It has never been easier to stay connected while traveling. As more and more tourist explore Bali independently of a tour guide, or without the help of a travel agent it’s becoming increasingly important for tourists to be able to communicate with the wider world at all times. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun …
Once upon a time, not too long ago, tourists going on an international vacation either had to go out of contact while traveling or fork out a small fortune to make an international phone call back home. Nowadays, tourists are hard-pressed to find somewhere totally without a signal! Indonesia’s 4G connectivity and mobile signal range …
Indonesia has just committed to improving internet access across the country. While Indonesia has pretty good internet coverage, there are still blank zones, and upload and download speeds are not as quick as they could be. The Indonesian Minister for Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, has outlined the Indonesia Digital 2045 Vision. This vision …
For more than a decade, Bali has been the destination of choice for digital nomads. Whether working as graphic designers, web builders, data analysts, or travel influencers, Bali is the original digital nomad haven. But in 2024 and beyond, the island could become Asia’s next tech startup hub. Bali has long been a travel destination …
This week the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration announced a huge new visa policy. Tourists and business people who regularly travel to Bali and across the Indonesian archipelago can now apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, was appointed to his post earlier this year and has quickly got …
Bali is one of the leading destinations for digital nomads. Over the last decade, the island has become a home away from home for remote workers, freelancers, and creatives who only need a laptop and wifi connection to get the job done. Up until this point, Bali has been serving digital nomads well, but there …
For nearly a decade Bali has been one of the world’s leading destinations for digital nomads. With good WiFi, affordable accommodation, and flexible visa options, the Island of the Gods has served tens of thousands of digital nomads very well indeed. But some are starting to feel that post-Covid, the vibe is starting to change. …
As officials in Bali are working to create new protocols to ensure that tourists are well-behaved while on vacation, some leaders are raising concerns that some digital nomads are also overstepping the mark. Bali is one of the world’s most popular destinations for digital nomads, but officials want to see a little more respect for …
The world is an ever-changing place. As social trends change, so do travel trends. As society’s values change, so do spending behaviors. Trends show that the millennial generation, in comparison to the generations before them, is placing increasing value on travel expenses to destinations like Bali over building up material assets. The Founder and CEO …