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Somewhat autonomous tourism / resort island of Indonesia where Hinduism is the main religion, unlike the rest of the country where Islam is predominant.

Somewhat autonomous tourism / resort island of Indonesia where Hinduism is the main religion, unlike the rest of the country where Islam is predominant.

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Why is Diet Coke more expensive than regular Coca-Cola and other soft drinks in Indonesia?

Here is a photo of a menu in Bali, Indonesia: The Diet Coke is 14,000 rupiah. The regular Coca-Cola, and other soft drinks, are 10,000 rupiah. It isn't just this restaurant, the same is true of virtually every restaurant I have been to. Why is Diet…
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Any fast internet (good wifi) in Ubud (Bali)?

I am looking for a good wifi connection in Ubud (Bali, Indonesia). I need to upload a fair amount of videos and pictures (6+ GB), and give a couple of Skype/Hangout phone calls. I used Wifi.id (in Java mostly) in the past but here I went to 2…
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Quality of WiFi and 3G reception in Amed (Bali)?

I am considering going for at least one month to Amed (to get more into free-diving). I need to be able to make Skype calls and other work-related tasks. I need a speed equivalent to one allowing me to watch YouTube videos. Ubud is way more…
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What is the safest and cheapest way to see Komodo island, leaving from and returning to Bali?

We will be spending 3 weeks in Indonesia and Bali, and intend to take a trip out to Komodo to see the dragons and wildlife. We predict a three day excursion. There are boat and flight trips offered by travel agents here and online before we go, but…
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Public transport or bus routes in Bali (Indonesia) beaches

we are 2 Indian girls going to Bali (Indonesia) for 10 days. We would like to ask is there any good bus network from Denpasar to nearby beaches.We are unable to find good connections, If no bus service then is there any alternative or cheap taxi…
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Which language should I learn for a trip to Bali?

I plan to travel to Bali and want to learn some basic words in native language, like "Hello", "Thank you", .... But I'm not sure which language is native to Bali. It looks like there are Indonesian (Malay) and multiple forms of Balinese…
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How to book transportation in Bali?

My wife and I booked a hotel in Bali (Legian, near Kuta) during the Chinese New Year. We plan to stay for three days and we wonder how we could book daily transportation, preferably small trucks/vans to bring us to different places on the island.…
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Book ahead in Bali?

We are going to Bali and Lombok at the end of July. Some colleagues told us not worry about booking hotels or B&Bs in advance, others said the complete opposite. We do not need luxury or "popular" hotels, but would like clean and comfortable rooms…
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Getting a 60 day visa for Bali while in Singapore for 2 nights

Can I pay extra fee for one day turnaround time for 60 day visa at Indonesian consulate in Singapore?
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Indonesia visa misprint by consulate

I have a Pakistani passport and was issued a tourist visa to Indonesia as I plan to visit Bali in January. The visa sticker has a misprint and seems like they ran out of ink while printing. Regardless, the text in the visa is almost illegible. Only…
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Place with well-treated elephants on Bali or Lombok, Indonesia?

I'm planning a trip to Indonesia: Lombok and Bali, and I'd love to see elephants there. It's clear that most of the elephant parks are about as ethical as animal circuses and constantly abuse the elephants for the tourists' pleasure. I googled a bit…
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Which is the best time of year to visit Bali?

I am planning to visit Bali and I want to do so before the end of 2015. I am looking for best time to visit Bali. I like to enjoy a little bit of rain (not too much) a pleasant weather and I am not into surfing or any other water sports. The purpose…
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Visa and Immigration delays on arrival in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Denpasar Airport in Bali recently expanded the international terminal. Prior to the expansion, arrival in the evening would usually be accompanied by an hour-plus wait to get a visa voucher and get through immigration due to the large amount of…
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Does Indonesia (Bali) still offer free visa-free entry for Australian citizens?

I came across multiple conflicting claims regarding visiting Bali short-term with an Australian passport, Visa-on-arrival is available for Australian citizens - costs US$35, and is valid for 30 days with a possible extension. Bali Visa for…
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Bali entry requirements - what do they mean by "source countries" in this article?

Bali is now open to some international arrivals (https://coconuts.co/bali/news/indonesia-finally-confirms-19-eligible-countries-as-bali-reopens-to-foreign-tourism-today/). Is eligibility based on your passport country or the country you have been in…
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