John
@balijohn
English expat in Indonesia
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About me
English
Lives in Bali
Speaks English and Sid a little Indonesian (I learned very slowly he-he)
Registration: 10 May 2010
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Looking for new friend in Bali by kannikathai
Hi My name is Kannika i come from Thailand,now i living and working in bali almost 3 month but i still have no friend , i looking for new friend if you want to be my friend pls give me contact.
onioninsights why do you keep spamming on everybody's posts? there is a classified section you can use. stop interrupting threads please Read More
Off topic Help Needed by whitecow
As a few of you know I will be moving to Bali in the next year. I need some help in my current country for winning a contest. You can also see the design of how my wife made our house look. Maybe some of you UK members will appreciate the flag ...
Ahem! You dont say what help you need and what do you want people to look at? there is no link or anything ??? Read More
Indonesian language test by GMMM
HI Does anyone know if it is possible to take an indonesian language test here in Bali or on the internet. THe purpose is to show my indonesian skills for future jobs internationally. Best regards from Gabriella
Hi there, Surely you do not need to take any test here. Why not simply demonstrate your language skills at interviews with potential employers and state your level of fluency on your resume? Read More
Golf Course Recommendations by MATT_BALI
Hi everyone hope your all well, as I mentioned in other posts I will be back in Bali in August. Can anyone recommend a good golf course in Bali to play at, what is the pick of courses ????.
Pan Pacific do a 3 night Golf package inclluding 2 rounds of golf: Go here http://www.panpacific.com/en/Bali/Offer/GolfPackage.html Not cheap but if you like your golf..... Read More
Golf Course Recommendations by MATT_BALI
Hi everyone hope your all well, as I mentioned in other posts I will be back in Bali in August. Can anyone recommend a good golf course in Bali to play at, what is the pick of courses ????.
Matt, If you actually stay at the hotel at Nirwana (Pan Pacific) the price of play drops to circa USD$70 I believe - but of course you have to pay for your room :-) Read More
Golf Course Recommendations by MATT_BALI
Hi everyone hope your all well, as I mentioned in other posts I will be back in Bali in August. Can anyone recommend a good golf course in Bali to play at, what is the pick of courses ????.
Hi Matt, There are a few good golf courses in Bali but by aussie standards Bali is a VERY expensive place to play (most charge USD$150-200) a round. The most famous here is the Nirwana, a Greg Norman designed course close to Tana Lot. The new ... Read More
opening a business and living in bali.. possible? by woj
hello! we are a norwegian couple currently living in oslo... now we are about to relocate, and looking into the possibility of living in indonesia (bali). we want to open up a small business at the beach with a few bungalows, a yogahall and a small ...
Hi Woj Check out my post in the classifieds section here https://www.expat.com/en/classified/asia/indonesia/bali/12913.html it may be of interest to you John Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Hi David, You are again getting conflicting advice from everyone but desy makes a good point about doing a scouting mission on a tourist visa. The two links below should help you too. Both are god comapanies ... Read More
does anyone know of a good catering company by alm111
im getting married in bali next year and am organizing the wedding myself, with one maybe two visits to bali. Im looking for a good catering company???
Hi, Firstly congratulations on the forthcoming wedding. I would be wary of trying to organise all aspects of a monumental day like a wedding by yourself. I would like to put you in touch with a fellow Australian of yours Greg Egil who lives here ... Read More
Bali Expat saying hi by balijohn
I would just to like to say hello to everyone on the forum. I have been in Bali for many years and anyone wishing to contact me regarding anything 'Bali' is more than welcome to do so. Nice to meet you all :)
Hi Merlin (are you a magician? he-he) Well it hasn't all been roses. I came here about 11 years back and invested my money in a Karaoke bar with an Indonesian partner which did well but he dissapeard with the money and sold the building after a ... Read More
New arrival from California, by way of Singapore by LT
Hey all! I have just arrived after two great years in Singapore. I have been back and forth to Jakarta regularly over the last year and am finally based here for my job. I am a 26 year old American who loves to travel, go to arts/food/random ...
Hi Lauren and WELCOME TO BALI. Where are you staying here? Feel free to contact any time. I live in Denpasar and work in Kuta Read More
I'm @ Bali by agnes ide
Hello everybody?? I'm agnes..now I'm @ bali spending my holiday, i'll be here till the end of this year, wanna join to be here?? tell me please :)
Hi Agnes. Welcome to Bali. Please feel free to contact anytime Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Oh By the way. If you are starting a business here you will need to set up a legal P.T. Company or similar. The added benefit of doing this is that you will be able to automatically apply for KITAS visas and permits as directors. Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Hi David, One thing that wasn't mentioned with regard to a KITAS is that, in addition to the actual visa cost a USD$1200 fee is applicable each year. Bali Mode close to Jl. Melasti in Legian Kuta is also a good agent Hope this helps. Read More
Respect for the locals? by borborigmus
As a newbie expat, I am struck by the behaviour of some (and I stress some) short-time visitors to this beautiful island. I ended up so annoyed and embarrassed at the carryings-on of certain of my countrymen over the last 2 weeks that my latest blog ...
The instances you mention on your blog are just the tip of an ever growing iceberg sad to say. These problems have been exacerbated in recent times with the advent of low cost flights to Bali allowing young, immature idiots to descend on the island. ... Read More