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The Support We Couldn’t Have Done Without

“Working with Simone from Our Year in Bali changed everything. She helped us turn our dream into a clear, realistic plan, from choosing the right school and area to live in, to understanding what life here is really like.

Simone’s checklists and guidance were invaluable in helping us navigate when and how we should move to Bali. Her advice saved us endless hours of research and gave us the confidence to take the leap. There’s so much information out there, but Simone knows how to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters for families relocating here. Highly recommend Simone and Our Year in Bali — we couldn’t have done this without her!”

Richenda, Melbourne

Expert Guidance That Made Our Move to Bali Possible

“From our very first conversation with Simone, everything suddenly felt achievable. Her guidance covered every detail — areas, schools, business setup, banking, insurance, and settling logistics — and helped us avoid so many common pitfalls. What stood out most was how connected she is within the community. Simone introduced us to the right professionals and local partners, people we now genuinely trust. In fact, one of the introductions she made has been so thorough and professional that even my local business partners have commented on it — saying how well protected we are when it comes to our investments and legal structures here in Bali.

Working with Our Year in Bali didn’t just make the move easier; it gave us confidence, clarity, and peace of mind at a time when we were making huge life changes. Looking back, I honestly can’t imagine doing this without that support — it turned what could have been a stressful relocation into a truly smooth and exciting new chapter for our family.”

James and Jade, New Zealand

Turning a Big Decision Into an Easy One

”Gosh, where do you start when you are thinking about moving countries? Well, this was an excellent place to start. Simone clearly knew the area and had great connections and contacts.

And what I really appreciate was not just the facilities and location information, but the personal introductions she made to help ease the decision-making, the move, and potentially have people on the ground ready to connect with. Such a great experience, very responsive, informative, and helpful!”

Cilla, Singapore

The Information I Couldn’t Find Anywhere Else

“I was thinking about making the move from Australia to Bali and came across Simone’s “Our Year in Bali” Instagram page. I felt like I had struck gold! Simone arranged a video call and immediately put my mind at rest about some of my questions.

I have friends already living in Bali; however, I was looking for more information than they were able to offer. The Silver Package provided everything I needed and more. Simone’s treasure trove of knowledge enabled me to navigate visas, rental agents, and medical requirements. Amongst other things, she provides recommendations for drivers and tours, contacts for social groups, and suggestions for what to bring from home. All the information is in one place and simple to find – a huge benefit when moving to a new country.”

Anouk Bath, Brisbane

The Ultimate Relocation and School Guide for Families

“We purchased the Bronze package, and it’s the perfect ‘mental load’ package as the thinking is done for you.

The Bali School and Education Guide was the most useful tool when trying to summarise the various education options on offer in Bali. It would take you hours to find all of this information yourself, not to mention so much backwards and forwards communication with schools themselves. There is information on cost, curriculum, uniform, cultural integration, daily schedules, parent involvement, food, and the list goes on. Highly recommend Our Year in Bali.”

Andy & Rachael, Australia

Our Bali Retirement Made Simple, Thanks to Simone

“Simone from Our Year in Bali was the best decision we made after much frustration and stress over wrong and confusing information when we were looking into moving to Bali. Immediately, she alleviated our concerns and corrected our misinformation. She put us in contact with a fabulous team of people who organised all we needed to get our PT PMA, and our kitas atc sorted. Then there is the information she has compiled. Oh my, there is a lot! But there is a lot to know, and even though we had been to Bali many times, we needed to understand what living here would entail. The information is extensive, detailed, and priceless.

We are so grateful for Simone, getting first-hand knowledge, getting recommendations, and purchasing one of her information packages made the dream to move to Bali a reality.”

Sonya & Matt, Australia

The Best Decision We Made Before Moving to Bali

“I cannot speak of Simone and Our Year in Bali highly enough! I discovered Simone through a podcast I listened to. From the moment that I first contacted her, Simone was kind, thoughtful and responsive. I learned a lot in our first consultation and signed up with her for the Bali Bronze package. The information in the package is incredibly thorough. She has condensed so much information and knowledge into her carefully curated guides. So much value!

She has spent years building an invaluable network in Bali and she generously offers to help connect us to people who can help make our journey smoother. We’re so grateful to have found her and we look forward to working with her moving forward. Thanks so much, Simone!”

Kelly Fisher, USA

Comprehensive Support That Made Relocating Effortless

“I’d been planning on moving to Bali for a few years and was finding the abundance of information overwhelming and felt like I was never going to ‘get all my ducks in a row’. Then I discovered Simone and Our Year in Bali. It was like discovering the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

After a free, no obligation 30 minute zoom call with Simone, I finally felt knowledgeable and confident enough to make the move to Bali.

I purchased the Silver package which suited my needs and have literally referred to the documents and links to services prepared in depth by Simone regularly.

I’ve been in Bali now for a little over 5 months and loving it. If you’re thinking of making the move to Bali, I can highly recommend Simone at Our Year in Bali for all your needs, whether big or small.”

Cath Kirkham, Australia

Moving to Bali from the USA with a four-month-old and bought their dream home.

“My husband and I decided to relocate to Bali from the United States when our daughter was just three months old. We are so grateful we found Our Year In Bali to help us prepare for the transition – especially with a newborn!

Chatting with Simone helped us understand the characteristics of regions across the island, what we might expect from living arrangements, childcare and schooling options for our daughter, and her documents guided us about all sorts of Balinese customs and norms.

Through her amazing contacts we were able to easily arrange our visas, learn about real estate, and line up drivers and babysitters for when we arrived.

Plus thanks to her trustworthy contacts we were able to discover our dream home and couldnt be happier!”

Blackthorne famiy, USA

Reliable Contacts, Clear Guidance, and Genuine Care

“Simone’s help has been instrumental to making our relocation to Bali a pleasure instead of a nightmare.

Things here are different, and no amount of facebook/reddit/googling can prepare you to turn the vast amount of information into practical, usable knowledge – Simone’s on the other hand, does.

From visa contacts, to medical contacts, which we ended up needing within 4 days of landing, all turned out to be excellent.

Her guide is super insightful and comprehensive, which is a rare combination.

To top it all off, Simone’s personality, responsiveness and proactiveness will give you a huge advantage when trying to settle down.

Best money spent this year, by a long mile. Thanks Simone!”

Nasillo family, UK