Bali event & wedding planner shares her island life for the last 25 years
Profile: TashOriginally from: AustraliaArrived in Bali: 1992 What made you MOVE TO Bali and how long do you plan to stay? Well, I’ve been here for quite a while. My dad’s Indonesian, from Jakarta actually, so I was born in Australia but our family relocated to
Australian couple retire in Bali With a 28-year Leasehold villa
Bali offers a 5-year retirement visa to those aged 55 years and over. So what is it like to retire in Bali? What is the Sanur expat community like for retirees? In this wonderful interview with an Australian couple in their fifties, we explore villa rentals,
Unschooling & self directed learning For teenagers in Bali
Moving to Bali for a certain amount of time may require some flexibility when it comes to educating your children.You might wish to consider unschooling, world schooling or home schooling. In this issue, we are looking at self-directed learning or unschooling. Back in 2017, I interviewed Jeneen in
Living in a Balinese compound 15 mins South of Ubud
Meet: Saskia , Renon and OliveOriginally from: Australia + The Netherlands (+ technically Bali)Arrived in Bali: October 2019 What made you move to Bali? Renon is Balinese and was born here. When he was small his parents split up and his mother remarried a Dutchman, so at age
Italian family living in Seminyak & raising their baby
Meet: Giulia, Marwan and son Alessandro Originally from: Italy and my husband is from JakartaArrived in Bali: The first time I was in Bali was in 2012 because I was doing a thesis in Anthropology. It took me 2 years to move permanently here! What made you
Austrian photographer and her 12 year old son living in Ubud since 2009
Meet: Ulrike and son NiccoOriginally from: AustriaArrived in Bali: June 2009 Where is Home in Bali and Why did you Decide to live there? Our home is in Ubud and I like the cooler nights here. I also have been practising yoga here for many years and I
14 years in Bali and still in the honeymoon stage
Meet: Janine, Trent, Indii and TalullahOriginally from: New ZealandArrived in Bali: 2008 Where is Home in Bali and Why did you Decide to live there? Home in Bali is near the beach in Canggu. I moved away from Seminyak about 9 years ago to what was then a
Mother and toddler living in Bali after quarantine in Jakarta
Meet: Mum Catlin and toddler Seth. I am a single mom from Holland with a 2 ½ year old son. We have been travelling since Seth was 3 months old and we arrived in Bali a couple of months ago.Originally from: NetherlandsArrived in Bali: We first
How to find the best schools in Bali in 2023
Last updated February 2023 Bali attracts families of all ages around the world because there are so many schools that are nature-based, child-led and full of creativity. There is a great range of schools to suit everyone and no matter what education you decide - raising your
Meet Georgia who has lived in Bali for 18 years!
OK I have met plenty of expats that have lived in Bali for about 6 years maybe 10, but imagine living in Bali for 18 years? WOW! Have a read how Georgia from Melbourne ended up in Bali in her 20s, started a successful fashion label