Getting there and around
Airlines, airfares, hire cars, motorbikes and buses.
Indie Trips that Include Bali
Bali is a great addition to any trip itinerary, and if you're planning a longer, round the world type of trip, we want to help.
Getting from Bali to Jakarta (and return)
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and is located northwest of the island of Java. The Big Durian offers a lot of things to do and many put the city on their must-visit list while in Asia.
Getting from Bali to Australia (and return)
Those who travel within Asia will, at one time or another, travel between Bali and Australia , or the other way around.
Getting from Bali to Singapore (and return)
Getting from Bali to Lombok (and return)
Lombok is an island in Indonesia, part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is separated from Bali by the Lombok Strait.
The New Trans Sarbagita Bus
Most tourists tend to avoid the local bus system but in actual fact, the bemos are a cool way to get around the island.
Road Tripping in Bali
I once spent a whole month on the road in Bali . When I finally returned to Kuta , my natural ‘high’ dissipated fast.
Strategic Airlines Flies to Bali No More
Budget airline carriers seem to be coming as going as the sun goes down and rises.
Travel Itineraries for Bali
Believe it or not but, a lot of people who travel to Bali seldom get out of the touristy areas and travel up country to see and admire the beauty and culture that Bali has to offer.
Pacific Blue to Start Direct Flights from Adelaide
Bali is buzzing at the moment with tourist numbers at an all-time high and a lot of those tourists are Australians.
Getting to Bali from Australia
Australia is geographically located ideally in South-east Asia for travellers wishing to go to Bali . Out of all the cities in Australia, Perth is closest next to Darwin.
Departure Taxes and Departure Cards
One of the facts of life when you travel is that you are guaranteed to pay taxes on departure for any country and Indonesia is no exception. It’s the way the respective governments raise revenue.
Taxis in Bali
Getting around the tourist areas in Bali , and into the country if you wish, is easy.
Airports in Bali
There is only one airport in Bali ; Ngurah Rai International . The airport is also known as Denpasar International Airport , is located in southern Bali, 13 km south of Denpasar and a 10 minute drive…
Getting to Kintamani – North Bali
There are so many spectacular places to visit in Bali that it is impossible to see them all in a short visit to the island.
Discount airlines to Bali
In case you haven’t been here yet, you might be under the impression that this popular island paradise has a huge airport and incoming flights from around the world, but that’s not really the case.
Chinese airlines are now making USA to Bali flights cheap
While most of us weren’t paying attention, a couple of new airlines have started flying from the United States to Bali (and other major cities in Asia) and this new competition has helped bring…
Pacific Blue Airlines Starts Flying to Bali in December
I had heard rumours earlier this year of Virgin Blue Airlines eyeing up the Bali market and now it is a reality and a welcomed one for all Australians travelling to their favourite holiday…
Get Lost!…er…in the Literal Sense
Crazy as it may seem, you can get lost in Bali . Sure, you might say it’s only a small island and you are not far from the nearest town or village, but, it does happen and I can vouch for that.
Is a New Airport Needed in Bali?
With Garuda Indonesia offering three flights a day ex Perth and Indojet offering fares of $195 to the island, it is no wonder that tourism is booming.
Tourism Booming in Bali
It has been a long time coming but at last, the tourist arrivals in Bali has surpassed all expectations.
Bali Becoming Very Busy According to Garuda Indonesia
A University colleague of mine rang me on Friday quite dismayed at the fact he could not obtain a flight to Bali and wondered if I could do anything. As if I am a travel agent!.
Lion Air Direct to Singapore from Bali
Another new airline route has been added to the growing number of service from Denpasar to other places on the planet.
Flights to Sabah from Bali Confirmed
Although not a part of Indonesia , the province of Sabah in northern Borneo ( Kalimantan ) is still one of the most desired destinations for the adventurous traveller.
Lion Air to Begin Flights from Bali to Singapore
Many times I have been tempted just to head out of Indonesia and over to Singapore for a week or so break.
New Zealand to Bali Flights Needed
One thing I never knew and that was Garuda Indonesia had stopped flying to Bali straight from New Zealand and Brisbane in 2007.
Lake Buyan Springs a Leak: North Bali
My favourite area in Bali would have to be in the areas to the north of Lake Bratan . Here the mountains rise from the depths of jungle terrain and rice-terraced hills, and, lakes.
Transport from the Kuta area
Arriving in Bali the transport situation may seem like like a madhouse but there are logical options to help you get around.
Getting around Nusa Dua / Kuta area
The upcoming UNFCCC (UN Framework Conference for Climate Change) starting December 4th 2007 , will attract over 10,000 delegates from around the world.
Jetstar Bali tickets deal
Jetstar's Bali sale. For a limited time only, Melbourne to Bali from only $299. Sale ends at midday (12.00pm) on Monday 24 September 07 or unless sold out prior, for travel 28 October - 12 December…
Arriving at Ngurah Rai airport Bali
Arriving at Ngurah Rai airport last night, I tried to put myself in the shoes of a first time visitor to Bali.
Ngurah Rai airport this morning
My visa run to run to Singapore today saw me catch a Bluebird taxi (0361)701111, pre-arranged, from Seminyak to the International Departure terminal at Ngurah Rai , for 43,000rp .
Kuta Bali: Local transport prices
The Kuta area is usually where people start their Bali holiday. All kinds of transport options are available including boats trips to Nusa Lembongan.
Qatar Airways: Another way to get to Bali
There is yet another way for you to get a flight to Bali (as long as you are not an Aussie). Qatar Airways has opened up a new route from the Middle East to Denpasar, on March 24th.
Gateways into Indonesia
Indonesia is a massive country with 54,716 km of coastline and 2,830 km of land boundaries (East Timor 228 km, Malaysia 1,782 km, Papua New Guinea 820 km).
Indonesian tranpsort: Varied and exciting
Today I travellled by taxi, planes and a ferry in Indonesia. My journey to Singapore via Surabaya and Batam was uneventful, but there have been some hiccups lately concerning transport systems.
Ngurah Rai airport Bali
Ngurah Rai airport in Bali is a funky little place. They place a jazzy version of Balinese traditional tunes over the loudspeaker, there are 'Oleh oleh Bali' (Bali gift shops) around and the compact,…
Taxis in Bali
Taxis in Bali are plentiful, especially in tourist areas such as Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Ubud.
Perama Bus: The user friendly travel service for Bali & Lombok
Perama Bus is the private bus line that serves Bali. Visitors to Bali usually make their first contact with Perama, at the small office located at the bottom of Jl. Legian in Kuta.
Sari Buana Car Rental: Jl. Sarinande in Seminyak
Transport is always factor limiting where you stay and what you can do. People staying along Jl. Dhyana Pura or Jl.
Renting a car in Seminyak Bali
Tuesday morning in Seminyak, there were plenty of car rental places with cars. I walked over to a place I've used before, Bali Puspa, on Jl. Dhyana Pura, and pointed to the Suzuki Katana in the curb.
Thorn Tree advice: How to get to Bali from WA
The Thorn Tree is Lonely Planet's message board. It is one of the most active travel message boards in the world, and if you are looking for a quick responce to a question, this is a good place to…
Bali Buggy: Offroad adventures in Bali
Exploring Bali by as many means as possible (car, motorbike, boat, helicopter etc) will give you the best chance of seeing it all.
Air Asia giving 1 million seats away!!!
Man is Air Asia going for it in SE Asia! This relatively new airline , based in KL, is offering 1 million free seats , to over 70 routes across Asia.
Renting a car for a 3 day road trip in East Bali
On the morning of the 27th, the weather was slightly overcast. Having a busy house with the pembantu, mother in-law stopping in, wife, kid, & friends, I felt rushed, but immediately found a car…
Renting a car in Legian Bali
Renting your own transport is the best way to explore Bali, in my opinion. This morning my friends from Oregon wanted to join our friend Palu, who was surfing at Green Ball, on the southern tip of…
New motorbike in Bali
For a while now I have been thinking about buying a motorbike . Actually I have been thinking about it for 3 years, but couldn't quite commit on anything I liked.
Sydney / Melbourne one-way to Bali for AU$409
Jetstar has started its Bali serivce with a flight from Sydney last friday. The AU$409 one-way fare has got to be tempting, for people dying to get back here.
Garuda extends frequent flyer program to Australians
Garuda Indonesia has decided to extend its frequent flyer eligibility, to include residents of countries serviced by the airline’s international routes, including Australia.
Damage control in Legian Bali
Renting a car to explore Bali, is the way to go in my opinion. You have to watch out for yourself though, and my mind goes back to one little fender bender I had back in 2004.
Bali Expat Forum: Information from people who live in Bali
Living on Bali is a dream for many people, but what is it really like for a foreigner?
Motorcycling around Bali
Bali is a small island, with a roadsystem that follows the ridgelines and hills. Roads are often rutted and narrow and driving 10km as the crow flys, can take an hour.
Garuda to continue using Bali as second hub
Somebody's thinking in Jakarta! Garuda Indonesia has decided today, to continue using Bali as a second hub.
Indonesian ferry sinks off of Kalimantan
A ferry has sunk off of southern Kalimantan, killing 10 people. The Karya Mandiri was carrying 60 passengers from West Kalimantan to the port of Sukamara, on the coast of Central Kalimantan.
Bali tourism: Its the airport stupid
Reading an article posted on Bali Discovery today, brought back memories of travelling from Europe to Bali.
Garuda to expand Perth routes
Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier, is to expand it service between Perth-Jakarta and Perth-Bali.
Qatar Airways to fly to Bali
Qatar Airways will start a service to Bali , extending its current route to Jakarta. As many people will know, Qatar is an emirate , located in the Persian Gulf.
Gili Island hopping boats Lombok
In the Gili Islands , there is no shortage of small local boats willing to transport you, from island to island and back to the mainland.
Boats in Lombok & the Gili Islands
Herre is a quick glance at boat transport in Lombok & the Gili Islands . Bangsal to :- • Gili Islands (multiple times daily, 20-45, depending on which island) Gili Air to :- • Bangsal (multiple times…
Arriving in Bali and heading to Ubud
Most visitors to Bali, head to the Kuta / Seminyak area, on their first day here. Kuta is just 2 miles from the airport, and the big beachfront hotels in Tuban, are just a mile away.
Perama bus times in Candi Dasa
Perama bus does a service all over Bali, hitting most of the touriat spots. It also can arrange trips to Lombok and Sumbawa.
Smog and Ramadan: A hinderance to air travel in Indonesia
Smog levels in parts of Kalimantan and Sumatra, are so bad at the moment, that 5 airports are closed. Visibility is down to 50-100 meters in places, making landings impossible.
Garuda to cancel Bali as travel hub
Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier, has plans to cancel Bali as a travel hub. BaliDiscovery reports that this is not yet a foregone decision, but its on the cards.
Garuda Indonesia dealing with its corruption problems
Indonesia's national carrier, Garuda Indonesia has been in economic difficulties for a while. The government has bailed them out before, and they still have much debt.
Arriving in Bali
Arriving at Denpasar airport at around 8.20pm ( Bali is the same time as Singapore , but 1 hour ahead of Jakarta ), we alighted, and the plane basically split into Visa On Arrival (VOA) and Long Stay…
Sunshine in Bali!
Hey sun lovers, I got news for you. The next 10 days in Bali are going to be shining hot, dry and warm.
Senggigi: The gateway to Lombok
Visitors to Bali, as well as expats sometimes look for an close alternative, to the Bali beach scene. One option is Senggigi Lombok .
Jakarta to get monorail
Hooray! Jakarta is to get a monorail system, to help alleviate the horrendous traffic sistuation. People have told me on occasion, it took them 4 hours to get to work in Jakarta.
Working in Bali
Many people dream of moving to Bali and finding a job. Legally and realistically its not hard.
Bringing liquid on Bali planes
Liquid bombs have been in the news lately, with a posse of nutcases in England planning to blow up airliners over the US.
Air tickets in Bali
This morning I went down to Kuta to order a plane ticket to Singapore, to renew my Business Visa. I've had some ups and downs with airlines recently and wanted to get to the bottom of things.
VOA: Let's see how it works
Heading back to Bali this time will be my first time using VOA. I have to organize my paperwork because while in London I got a new passport.
AirAsia Not Flying To Vietnam, Laos And Myanmar
AirAsia, the Malaysian based budget airline will not being flying to Vietnam, Laos And Myanmar this year.
Jetstar flying to new heights
Qantas's discount arm, Jetstar, promises a great product, new, safe, comfortable planes, with no frills, for a low price.
Jetstar promises cheap Bali air tickets
Australian airline Jetstar is getting travelers and tourists excited about cheaper air tickets to Bali .
A Glutton of Taxis: Kuta, Bali
They are everywhere!. No sooner do you step out of your place of residence in Bali they are then hustling for your Rupiah. They drive up and down Jalan Legian in their hundreds day and night.
On the Road: Bali
Bali is not just beaches, great shopping and nightclubs. It's an island steeped in culture and friendly people.
19 Airports Rated as Good: Indonesia
Just how do you rate an airport?. The tarmac, safety nets, good emergency services or just plain old facilities for travellers.
Garuda Inaugurates Makassar-Singapore Route
If you are backpacking or just doing the tourist thing in Asia and your next destination is Bali then the new Garuda route is right up your alley.
Indonesian Businessman to Buy Bouraq Airlines
An Indonesian businessman has shown keen interest in taking over Bouraq airline which has not operated since early this year due to prolonged financial problems according to a Business News report.
Passengers Lament Costly Flight Delays
I have never in all the time I have been flying domestically in Indonesia been lucky enough to snag a reduced airfare and this was probably because I am a bule.
Air Price War Putting Safety at Risk: Indonesia
Everybody no doubt has fears the plane they are travelling in is going to crash or malfunction and send the machine spiralling into oblivion. It is a natural thought albeit a fleeting one.
Tabanan:Bali, Indonesia
I have driven through this town more times than I remember and although Tabanan, the capital of the Tabanan regency, looks just like any other town in Bali, it does contribute to the tourism industry…
The Pleasure of Train Travel: Indonesia
Wherever I travel, I like to experience the rail service. I am addicted to trains!. It's not the 'clickety clack' on the tracks but rather the people on the trains that I find most interesting.
Singapore Airlines Assists Tourism in Indonesia
At the moment Indonesia needs all the tourist promotion it can get and I was pleased to read that Singapore Airlines and the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism have signed a marketing…
Air Paradise and Star Air to Fly Again?: Indonesia
I have always flown Garuda Airlines whenever I have travelled to Indonesia and domestically I have always tried to board a Garuda flight but sometimes it has been unavoidable and I had to use another…
Garuda and Being Not So Secure: Indonesia
My late father gave me a penknife which his father gave to him and so it is a fairly valuable piece. I carry it everywhere with me. It sits in a special pocket in my backpack.
VOA Eligible Countries Increased: Indonesia
I really miss the days when you landed in Indonesia and instantaneously were issued a two month visa free of charge.
A Closer Look at May 2006 Arrivals in Bali
Tourist arrivals in May look promising and point to a productive year for the island with the increase continuing according to the article in the Bali Discovery .
A Lifesaver Under Your Seat
During my life I have done a heck of a lot of travelling by air and I must admit that just before take-off when the air hostess is preening and doing her thing explaining to everybody what to do with…
Life in a Volcano: North Bali
There are a multitude of picturesque areas in Bali and, many spectacular. One of these beautiful areas is around Gunung Batur in the north-east.
Govt Plans Fund to Keep Garuda Flying: Indonesia
At one time Garuda's balance sheet was in the black but with the ever increasing downturn in tourism the Indonesian government is exploring ways to keep the national carrier afloat.
Accidents Kill 3000 Annually: Indonesia
You know how it is. You are on hols and hire a motorbike or a vehicle of some kind to do some exploring in Bali.
Merpati Plans to Purchase 22 Planes: Jakarta, Indonesia
Business Anatara reports that state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 22 new planes of various types to replace its current fleet over the coming three to five years. Great!.
Exploring Gangs: Kuta, Bali
I have always maintained that even in a busy tourist mecca there is so much more to be found by exploring the inner core. By this I mean walking down the gangs , or alleyways.
Jatiluwih: Perfection in Bali
Driving back from Gunung Batukaru, I took the left turnoff at Wongayagede where the 14 kilometre road leads to my favourite destination in Bali, Jatiluwih.
The Barefoot Hero Doctor: Timor Leste
In all tragedies, whether natural disasters or conflicts, there is always a hero of the situation that emerges as a shining light.
Garuda Airlines to Re-Schedule Debt Repayments
Garuda Airlines is looking to propose a reschedule in its debt repayments to the European Credit Agency to whom it owes US$794 million.
Bird Flu Blues: Indonesia
The Avian Bird Flu and what it can do to a person, as in death, tends to deter the concerned traveller from even getting off the couch and going overseas for a holiday.
Mangrove Information Centre: Sanur, Bali
If you have a few hours to spare then I would highly recommend you head out to the Mangrove Information Centre in Sanur.