Bali Taxes & Villa Essentials: What Nobody Tells You Until You’ve Already Signed Something I’ve sat across from enough notaries, and enough Sunday-morning panic-WhatsApp-messages-from-friends, and enough sauna and ice bath conversations of “I’m building a villa, and I just got hit with…” to know exactly how the conversation usually starts, and ends. Someone shows up … Read more
Are you looking for a long term villa in the paradise of Bali, in one of the last true, quiet, authentic Balinese villages, that delivers the beautiful vibrance of authentic Bali, but with the cool cafes, restaurants, and surf breaks that put Canggu on the map? Better yet are you an aspiring expat that would … Read more
I’ve been lucky enough to spend years in Bali, and during my stay, there have been four priorities – surf, exploration, staying productive (working and writing), and improving my fitness. In 2021 I was lucky enough to discover a one-of-a-kind gym called Nirvana Strength Bali. Over 6 months, Nirvana helped me surf better and improve … Read more
The Bali Villa Calculator was created at the request of a reader to estimate the cost of a potential villa. The result is an Excel and Google Sheet based calculator that accounts for land, construction fees, permits, design, researching, and many of the other elements people forget in the villa planning process. Click here to … Read more
When it comes to traveling to Bali visa issues are likely the single most confusing headache, with frequently changing visa regulations, so many different options compare to other countries, and understanding the fees and how long you are likely to stay. With all of the factors, choosing and sorting your Bali visa can be overwhelming, … Read more