Bali questions, answered.
Is Canggu safe at night?
Yes - Canggu is generally safe at night, including for solo female travellers.
How much cash should I bring to Bali?
Do not fly in with a wad for the whole trip.
Canggu or Uluwatu: which should I stay in?
Pick Canggu if your trip runs on cafes, coworking, gyms and meeting people - it has the deepest work-and-wellness infrastructure on the island.
Where should I stay in Bali for the first time?
Split the trip: 4-5 nights on the south-west coast plus 3-4 nights in Ubud.
Is Bali expensive in 2026?
Bali is as expensive as you decide it will be.
Can you drink tap water in Bali?
No.
How long can you stay in Bali?
For most Western and many Asian passports: 30 days on a Visa on Arrival (500,000 IDR, about 35 USD), extendable once for another 30 - so 60 days maximum per entry.
Is it safe to ride a scooter in Bali?
It depends almost entirely on you.
How do you avoid Bali belly?
Three habits prevent most cases: drink only bottled or refill-gallon water (including for brushing, if you want zero risk), eat where turnover is high - busy warungs beat empty tourist restaurants, and wash or sanitise hands before eating.
When is rainy season in Bali?
Rainy season runs November through March, with January the wettest month; dry season is April through October.
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