Food

  • Food,  Travel

    Visa Runs from Bali

    Staying in Bali for an extended period of time, is a fairly straightforward affair when it comes to immigration. For those who plan to work or live in Indonesia on a more prolonged basis, a resident permit card called a “KITAS” is required. But for those who just want to stay for a year or two, there are a couple of other options. B211 Visa: One is to apply for the B211 visa before arriving in Indonesia. It’s a single entry visa that lasts 60 days and can be renewed twice. It means you can stay in Bali for six months without having to leave Indonesia. It’s a great option…

  • Food,  Lifestyle,  Travel

    Bagels in Bali? A Guide to Dining in Bali.

    Before moving to Bali, I was excited about many things. But the food was not one of them. I’m not a huge fan of Indonesian fare. Or at least I didn’t think I was. When I last visited Bali 12 years ago, I had a ton of nasi and mi goring, which got boring real fast. I have since come to realize there’s much more to Indonesian food and some of it is delish including the corn fritters and crispy, fried tempeh. The homemade vegetarian lunch prepared at my rice farming class every Tuesday is something I now look forward to. I’ve also come to learn, that dining in Bali…