Discover Bali
Books & Guides
Everything on this site goes deeper in print and ebook: the full island guide, the history, the culture and the practical guides for staying longer.
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BALI 2026
The complete island guide: regions, temples, beaches, getting around, what to avoid and how to plan the perfect trip.
The History of Bali
From the first kingdoms and the arrival of Majapahit to colonial conquest, the puputan and the island's modern reinvention.
Bali: Culture, Tradition & Religion
Offerings, ceremonies, temples and beliefs: 100 short chapters on what makes Balinese culture unlike anywhere else.
Bali on a Budget
How to see the best of Bali without overspending: where to stay, eat and explore for less.
101 Things to Do in Bali
A bucket list of 101 experiences across the island, from sunrise hikes to temple festivals.
101 Things Nobody Told You About Bali
The practical and cultural surprises first-timers wish someone had told them before landing.
100 Facts About Bali
Quick, surprising facts about the island's nature, people, history and traditions.
100 Secrets About Bali
Lesser-known stories, places and customs that most visitors never hear about.
Mount Agung
Bali's highest and holiest volcano: the climbs, the temples on its slopes and how to plan the trek.
Surfing Indonesia
The breaks, seasons and surf towns of Bali and the islands beyond.
Bali 2027 Travel Guide
The 2027 edition of the island guide, available as an ebook.
Bali: Culture, Religion & Traditions
How Balinese Hinduism shapes every day on the island, and how to take part respectfully.
Bali: The Complete Guide
Hidden gems, must-see places and things to do beyond the crowds, from Ubud's rice fields to the Bukit cliffs.
The Sacred Heart of Bali
Offerings, ceremonies, temple festivals and the unseen world that shapes daily life on the Island of the Gods.
Bali Culture Guide
Where Balinese Hinduism came from, how it is practiced today and the traditions every visitor should understand.
Bali Mythology
The gods, demons and legends behind Bali's temples and dances, from Barong and Rangda to the sacred mountains.
Expat Survival Guide: Bali
What to know before moving to Bali: visas, housing, costs and everyday life.
Digital Nomads Bali
Visas, SIM cards, clinics, renting, cost of living and where to base yourself.
Bali Investment 101
Leasehold, PT PMA, zoning, due diligence and rental returns, written by a licensed Bali property agency.
Discover Indonesia
17,000 islands. Travel guides to Lombok, Sulawesi, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Java, the great volcanoes and beyond.
Lombok
The Gili Islands, Mount Rinjani, the southern surf coast and Sasak culture.
Sulawesi
Toraja highlands, Togean lagoons and some of the best diving on the planet.
Flores & Komodo National Park
Komodo dragons, pink beaches and the volcanic lakes of Flores.
Komodo National Park
Dragons, dive sites and island-hopping in a UNESCO World Heritage park.
Wakatobi National Park
A marine national park at the heart of the Coral Triangle.
101 Facts About Indonesia
Quick, surprising facts about the world's largest archipelago.
Diving Indonesia
Raja Ampat, Komodo, Wakatobi, Bunaken, Lembeh and Nusa Penida: the complete dive guide.
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Lombok Investment 101
Buying property on Lombok as a foreigner, explained by a licensed agency.