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Prepare for your move to Bali ... before you relocate. Read about shops and services which cater to expatriates living in Bali from local expat residents:

So You Think You’d Like to Live in Bali? by Rachel Greaves

How to Start a Business in Bali - It can be difficult enough starting a successful business in your own country, let alone in a foreign country like Indonesia.  The dream of running your own guesthouse or restaurant by the beach on a tropical island like Bali, doesn't stop people wanting to give it a try.  This guide on how to start a business in Bali was written to help guide people through the ropes of setting up a company and establishing a successful business.  The book goes beyond the author's experience by including interviews with successful expat entrepreneurs who have a combined experience of over 80 years in Indonesia.  The advice is practical and to the point. While the guide focuses on Bali, the information could also be applied to other locations in Indonesia as well.

Informal Expat Community Information Bulletin Boards can be found at:

Dijon Bali
Bali Buddha in Kerobokan

expat organizations in Bali

EXPAT ORGANIZATIONS:

AA-Al-Anon - Wed and Fri at 6:00 Dhynana Pura Hotel (0361) 730-442 In Ubud, Sun-Tues (0361) 975-364 http://aa-bali.org

Bali Bulldogs Expat Football (Soccer) Social Team - football club catering for Kindergarten, juniors, girls and seniors football all played within a relaxed and secure atmosphere.

Bali Community Choir meets every Tuesday evening at the Gateway Community Center on Jalan Danau Batur Sari No.3 in Sanur (across from the Canang Sari Restaurant on the same street that leads to the Bali International School). For more information contact: Brendan O'Donnell volunteer conductor (English) 0813-53120682, Ricky (Indonesian) 0813-38753327, or Jane (English) 0812-3870469.

Bali International Cricket Club - social cricket on Sundays at Sidakarya field at 11:00am. Contact the Secretary, Ian Jasper, Ph: 0818-893434, Email: ianwj@attglobal.net

Yayasan Cricket Bali www.cricketbali.org

Bali Sports Foundation - an NGO initiating sports programmes all over Bali for both expats and nationals. The Foundation offers free rugby, basketball, soccer, netball and swimming training sessions in various locations. Volunteer coaches are also very welcome!  for more information, visit www.balisports.com

BIWA - Bali International Women's Association.Balinese Dancer This social and community welfare based association is for Indonesian and expatriate women of all nationalities residing in Bali. New members are always welcome. Currrently 175 members, activities include monthly lunch, and support of a wide variety of needy organizations. Tel (361) 286-564 Website www.biwa-bali.org

Hash House Harriers - Monday and Saturday at 4:30 - hash sheets at Kalimantan Restaurant, Koki's and Ari's Café in Sanur and Naughty Nuri's Email adikatur@indosat.net.id Website http://bali-hash.com

Hash Base for Central Bali - Naughty Nuri's Warung ... opposite the Neka Museum.

Kuta Small Business Association
Tel./Fax +62 361 758 995, Jl Raya Legian 138, Kuta, Bali.

KSBA assists in the general recovery and a community based development of Kuta, as well as promoting tourism and trade in Bali. Structured as a board, the KSBA has a healthy mix of Balinese, Indonesian and expatriate members.

Narcotics Anonymous: in English, 081-338-53-9592/bhs Indonesia, 081-805-682-356 www.na-bali.org

Rotary Clubs in Bali - Helping Balinese in Need

Rotary Club of Bali-Seminyak
www.rotaryseminyak.org

Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua
rotarybali.org

Rotary Club of Bali Ubud
www.rotaryubud.org

Rotaract Club of Bai Nusa Dua
rotaractbali.org

Rotary Club of Bali Kuta
rotary.balikuta.org

Rotary Club of Bali Lovina
www.rotary-bali-lovina.org


Piston Broke Bali Club is a social motorbike club with members from around the world. Founded in 1995 by a couple of expatriatesto get a group together with similar interests like riding a bike and partying. Life's good and the mob parties HARD. As well as the social interaction, the club also raises money for local orphanages and charities. Piston Broke has also organized bike shows and other fun events. Members live in Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Europe. The clubhouse is at “Anna’s Warung “in Sanur. So if you like a party, the odd beer or two and don't mind throwing your leg over a motorbike ! ... come and join Piston Broke Bali. For information contact Wazza, Gringo or Piston Broke at pistonbrokebali@gmail.com

Royal Bali Yacht Club- www.royalbaliyachtclub.com

Sanur Residents - community project group, call 281-685 Meetings second Thursday monthly

Skal International - Professional tourism industry association. Call Al Purwa at 751-517 or Brian Watson at 701-638

Wonderful beaches in BaliTennis Club - Nusa Dua Beach Hotel

Ubud Men's Support Group - Tuesday, 6:00 call Jim at (Ubud) 974-393

Women's Life Drawing Group - Thursday, Seniwati Studio, Ubud, Tel. 975-485; 0812-394-6595 Wed, Sat, Sun 2-5 pm; With Mary Northmore and the Seniwati Women's Gallery in Ubud 970-827.

For information on foreign-language religious services

For a comprehensive listing of Bali community organizations, see the Bali Advertiser Community Events section.

recreation in Bali

SPORTS & RECREATION:

The Canggu Club - Bali's first Private Members Club is located 20 mins from Seminyak. International standard facilities including Bali's only floodlight soccer field, 25m swimming pool, 4 dining outlets, teenager zone and much more. The Club also runs Sports Academy's for Soccer, Gymnastics, Baseball and Cricket which are open to the public. For more information: www.cangguclub.com, info@cangguclub.com or 0361 782 4180

Golf

Bali Golf and Country Club, Nusa Dua 771-791

Bedugul 288-94, Bali Handara, Bali Nirvana . Tanah Lot
Udayana Driving Range - Jl Hang Tuah, Sanur 289-603

Bali Golf Connection
Handles groups and individuals.
Jl. Wira 14, Sanur Bali. 258-076
(in Surabaya 031-752-1420)

Denpasar Golf Club
Jl. Hangtuah #58
Sanur 288-884

Fitness

Ade Rai Fitness Kuta/Paradise Plaza Hotel, Sanur

Spas

Mandara (several branches) - Bali Hati Spa-Ubud

Jari Menari, Jl. Raya Basangkasa #47, Seminyak

Rock Climbing Wall Tel. 481-482 Email: dchieppa@indo.net.id

Eli Martial Arts 461-420

Tai Chi Tel. 0816-4703167 Contact: Sunjata

Yoga

Balispirit Yoga Studio and Café
Jl. Hanoman No. 44
Ubud, Bali
Tel. (62-361) 970-992
Fax (62-361) 973-361
Email expat@balispirit.com
Website www.balispirit.com

Come to Bali and join Balispirit for a yoga class, weekend workshop or retreat! As the only fully eqipped yoga studio in Bali, all of our teachers are internationally certified by the Yoga Alliance. Balispirit Yoga Studio and Cafe is an earth-friendly, socially responsible and health-mind-body conscious organization. Join us for a Bali Yoga Holiday and find your peace of mind with Balispirit.

Bali Yogashali
Jl Raya Kerobokan No 10
Banjar TYaman, Kerobokan – across from the gas station
735-202 or 081-338-311-066
patricia@dps.centrin.net.id

A really lovely, well equipped place to do yoga in a natural setting. Daily classes from 5-7 pm plus some mornings. Call Patricia to find out about most recent schedule. Fabulous yoga studio with fabulous teacher.

Biking

Bali Cycling Operator - www.balicycling.com

Movies

Wisata 1-2-3 Denpasar
Planet Hollywood, Simpang Siur

payment of utilities in Bali

UTILITIES:

Electricity in Bali fluctuates and goes out often. Be prepared. Check for generator facilities in apartment type units and explore oil/emergency lamps if not. Make sure that your computer has a UPS AND a stabilizer - it will save you lots of heartache! If your electricity seems to be acting up more than is normal even for Bali, send someone to PLN and ask them to come and check, especially around 6 PM when usage is maximal. Don't just call.

Telephone: There are no special problems but perspective tenants should check the house to see that there is actually a working phone. There are some areas where it is difficult to get a land line and you might have to wait quite a while. However, a persistent expat, who can get past the front desk and speak to the "Senior Officer", will often find that in fact there are some lines available (for the persistent!). There are now ‘flexi’ phones working off of satellites so it is not as dire an issue as in the past.

Internet Service Providers:Balinese Dancer

dps.centrin.net.id
spot.net.id
wasantara.net.id
indo.net.id
bali.net
Indosat.com

Information on ADSL service through Telkom Speedy

Centrin Wireless, JL Kaliasem NO 11 A, 228228, Fax 229786

Water: many homes have city water. If so, you MUST choose bottled water - the city water leaves white deposits on the flowers! Some homes have well water. If so, it is advised to also have a water tower so you will have a supply of water even if the electricity is out and the pump is not able to function.

Hansip/Garbage - costs and service of both depend on local conditions. I pay 5,000 for daily garage pick up and 10,000 for monthly hansip (Security). Some Sanur residents pay as much as 75,000 for garbage though the collector speaks English!

payment of utilities in Bali

SHOPPING:

Food - grocery stores and supermarkets:

Dijon  Food SpecialitiesDijon Food Specialties - food specialties shop in Kuta Poleng. Focus on imported items for the expat community (cheeses, olives, vinegars, dairy items, meat and salamis, pastas, grains and DIJON brand jams). Local bakeries supply bread daily. Local and imported vegetables and fruit. Now includes a gift and flower shop and cafe. Tel. (0361) 759-636 Fax (0361) 759-783 Email dijonfs@indosat.net.id

Ubud Organic Farmers Market, Saturdays 9:30-2:00 at Pizza Bagus, Pengosekan and Wednesday 930-2 at Cafe Arma Pengosekan.  Lots of variety - vegetables, fruits, skin care, non-chemical soap, rice, tofu (best in Indonesia) tortillas, jam and salad dressings, breads, cakes and cookies, seeds, growing books in Indonesian, soy milk, healing plants, eggs, incense... well, that's just a start!  It's great fun and great karma!

Hero - on Jl. Teuku Umar, is the only HERO in town. Not the best selection of imported items and stock is not consistent but better than nothing. Now includes an outlet of Guardian Pharmacy

Pepito's - Jl. Kediri No. 36A, Kuta Tel. (0361) 759-112
Modern supermarket in Tuban. Expensively equipped, reasonably well stocked. Good fruit selection. Fresh seafood, a variety of pre-cooked items.

Kafe Batu Jimbar - Jl. Tamblingan, Sanur - homemade dark bread and wonderful cakes, homemade apple butter.

Galael - in Kuta as well. Same old, same old.

Matahari - large complex near the Simpang Siur roundabout- also has a supermarket.

Supermarket Bintang - in Kuta. Small but has lots.

Tiara Dewata - downtown Denpasar, has everything from groceries to books. Newer outlet near Ace Hardware also convenient and reasonably complete but rather local.

Carrefour: on Sunset Road, the only huge European retail oriented supermarket. Typical two story with parking, lots of outside vendors and places to eat.

Cosmo Tel. 764-310 - Standard Japanese items like miso, mirin, Mitsukan Ruko. On the way to the airport, just before Courts.

Papaya: Japanese supermarket with full range of Japanese foods, fresh meats, vegetables and fruit. Some prepared Japanese goodies and lots of alcohol. Also includes a bakery on the premises.

Makro - giant wholesale warehouse, bulk buying. Jl. By Pass. Basically for people who are selling on. Kitchen selection, small bakery and restaurant inside. Furniture outside. Good place to start out to get brooms and ice trays and waste baskets etc

Gourmet Garage Tel. 701-650 - Wide variety of imported foods, cookbooks, professional cooking equipment for even the fussiest of chefs. Fresh seafood selection. Also features J BAY Ice Cream in many flavors.

Bali Deli, Jl. Kunti. Big range of imported goods with inside/outside restaurant.

Sunrise Organic Market, 735-824 Speak with Dewi

Grocer and Grind: Jl Kayu Jati 3 x, Petitinget/738-401, Café and gourmet provisions

Hardy’s: a Balinese owned chain of supermarkets. Nusa Dua and Sanur/ Tabanan

Bali Rungu Organic Farm, Owner - Gede Green, Phone 0813-38721705, Baturiti, Bali. Support a Bali-owned and managed 2-hectare organic farm, three years old and growing rapidly.  Deliveries to restaurants, hotels, and homes and sales at the Ubud Organic Farmers Market.  Large variety of organically grown vegetables and some fruits.  Grown with clean mountain underground spring water.  Can grow varieties specifically needed for restaurants.  Currently offering arugala, purple basil, Thai basil, beet root, beet leaves, bok choi, broccoli, capsicum (green, yellow, red), carrot, cauliflower, coriander, daikon, dill, eggplant, green bean, baby green bean, kale (3 types), leek, lemongrass, lettuce (8 types), mint, mulberry, oregano, parsley flat, parsley Italian, pineapple (sweetest ever), pumpkin, radish, baby romaine, rosemary, celery, silver beet/swiss chard, spinach, spring onion, tomato, cherry tomato, as well as about 30 new vegetables and herbs we're just getting started on.  Gede is also interested in programs for the area of his village including permaculture, sustainability programs, recycling, and school programs.

Clothing

Animale - women's clothes - Kuta Square, Sanur (Jl Danau Tamblingan), Ubud. Factory outlet at the Galaiel intersection, 757-015 with a newer one in front of Bintang. Open daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, closed Sundays.

Milo Designs - Kuta Square. Super elegant silks

Lucy’s Batik - 795-1275, Jl Raya Basangkasa 88, Seminyak

Kecak Dance Paul Ropp -Biasa in Seminyak, also in new Ace Hardware Mall.

Birkenstock footwear - Jl Legian 350, Kuta

By the Sea - Jl. Legian 186, 757-7751

DFS Galleria - Simpang Siur - resort wear for men / women / kids.

Kidsagogo 768-097
Great colors and designs for small people. Next to Hard Rock Mega store, Sogo Senayan, Keris Gallery Nusa Dua.

Legian and Seminyak - lots of boutique type shops literally line the streets

Matahari Dept Store - Kuta Square - mainly locally made items, a few imports

Ramayana outlet in Mall on Jl. Diponegoro - mainly locally made items. Also has Guardian pharmacy.

Matahari Galeria, Simpang Siur - has a variety of stores including Gramedia - for books, Periplus, shoes and sports things, home décor goodies at Vinotti., Disc Tara, Baskin & Robbins - for ice cream, Bread Talk, JCO Donuts, etc.

Body & Soul - Kuta Square and Jl. Legian - 756-297 - very youthful styles. Now carries a new kiddies line

Adopt a Co-Op: Widows of the Bali Bombing group making tee shirts and polo shirts for hotels, school groups, sports groups or any uniform shirts. Good quality, reasonable prices and fast service. Your order directly helps these fine women provide for their families. Contact Ni Luh at 081-2468-4554 oOr Erni at erni_erniati@yahoo.com

Home Accessories

Kids' Star, Istana Kuta Galleria 2/7, 769-299 - Beds, Wallpapers, etc.

Deco 761-247 - by By Pass Sanur (near Tropical Spa) - Interesting selection of old and new items

Cocoon 705-054 - Just before the Intercontinental Hotel on the left. Fine items for gifts and home décor. Right before the Intercon on the left.

Vinotti 752-723,752-720 - In the mall at the Simpang Siur roundabout. Second outlet in new Kuta mall between Kuta Square and Waterbom. Now also opened near Kuta Square. Candles, tableware, frames, furniture, etc., all nicely designed.

Housewares / Garden Equipment

Ace Hardware - Istana Mall

Sports equipment

Jl. Diponegoro - several shops on this street - Kuta Square

Enchanted BooksBooks

Enchanted Books, Kerobokan, 10:00am - 6:00pm daily - Reading for small people

Gramedia – Simpang Siur Mall

Periplus – Simpang Siur Mall/Hardy's Sanur

Coffee and Coffee Equipment

Bhineka Jaya on Jl Gaja Mada just after the Jl Sulawesi crossing. GREAT coffee served in the old shop opened in the 30s.

Kopi Bali House - Jl. By Pass Sanur. Large selection of coffee accessories, coffee and the restaurant is now open.

D’Angelo Coffee: Imported Italian coffee and coffee equipment. Contact David Smith at PT ALAMBOGA, 720-200 or smith@alamboga.com

Balloons & Flowers

Balloon & Bunga Tel. 731-777, 0812-3929158
Contact Pak Christian

Jewelery

Pearls and Gem Stones -736-880

Bali Beads - 298-903 Celuk

Musical Instruments

Tom's - 766-788

Pasar (Local Markets):

Badung Central Market - Jl Gaja Mada Denpasar
Kuta Market - Jl Raya Kuta
Kumbasari Market - across from Badung, for fabric and handicrafts
Sanglah Market - Jl Diponegoro
Sindhu Market - Jl Danau Tamblingan, Sanur
Sukawati Market - Gianyar Sukawati
Ubud Market - Jl Raya Ubud

Toys

Junior Toys - Rimo Center, Jl Diponegoro 2nd floor D-16

Toys R Us, Matahari Mall, Simpang Siur

medical care in Bali

MEDICAL CARE

International SOS, Bali
SOS Medika - Bali (Clinic and Alarm Center)
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 505X,
Daily offeringsKuta 80221
Clinic Tel. (62-361) 720 100, 710 544
Admin Fax Fax (62-361) 721 919
24 Hour Alarm Center Tel. 0361 710 505
24 Hour Alarm Center Fax 0361 710 515
Email: sos.bali@internationalsos.com
Website www.internationalsos.com
Clinic Technical Advisor: Karen O’Keefe

Global Chiropractic Bali
Istana Kuta Galeria Valet 2 No. 16
(next to Bank Buana)
Jalan Patih Jelantik, Legian
Kuta, Bali
Telp. (0361)769-279
www.globalchiro.asia

ARC Anti-Aging Beauty Clinics
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.1
Kuta 80361, Bali
Tel. (0361) 767-543, 7424-639
Fax (0361) 767-543
Email bali@arcclinics.com
Website www.arcclinics.com

No need to travel to Singapore or your home country for the latest non-surgical cosmetic beauty treatments. Everyone has a chance to look and feel younger with treatments in our Bali clinic. Treatments offered include Botox® (USA product), Esthèlis®, Restylane® (Swedish product), Aquamid™, Human Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy (hGH), Blepharoplasty Eye Enhancement and Asian Eyes Blepharoplasty, APTOS Stitch-Lift Face and Brow-lift, IPL Hair Reduction, IPL Facial Rejuvenation, Mesotherapy Cellulite Treatment, Surgitron™ Radio Laser Mole Removal, Fruit Acid Peels, Diamond Duo™ Microdermabrasion, Liquid Nitrogen Pigmentation Removal, Leg and Face Vein Treatment, Skin Lightening and Acne Treatment. Everyone deserves to look their best. If you look your best, you feel better about yourself and you become more confident in your work and social life and people will notice. Visit ARC Anti-aging Beauty Clinics soon to see what our treatments can do for your skin!

Mobile Health Care - Kim Patra SRN/RM - Tel/ Fax 283-541 HP: 081-2366-0000 or visit the web site at: www.chebali.com. Bali's well known nurse and auther of "In the Arms of Angels". Specializing in women's health, babies and children. Services also include, Physiotherapist, home nursing, GP consult and emergency assistance and health insurance.

Bali Spirit - Holistic Guide to Bali

White Lotus Chiropratic Tel. (03-61) 769-004
Istana Kuta Galeria, Valet 2 no. 5-6
Jl. Raya Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali 80361
Australian trained professionals.

Holistic Healing Centre Tel. 766-259 Contact: Frederique Nault, ND
Kuta Poleng (Dijon complex) E-1
Jalan Setiabudi
Simpang Siur, Kuta
healing@indosat.net.id

The Holistic Healing Center concentrates on Naturopathy or the Healing Power of Nature which is basically a holistic approach to health and disease. Naturopathy/Homeopathy attempts to create the conditions which enable a body to heal itself. One aspect is Iridology or the science of analyzing the iris to determine predispositions to certain conditions before they have become acute and difficult to manage. A strong part of the program is NAET or Dr. Nambudipad's Allergy Elimination Techniques. Undiagnosed allergies contribute to many diseases most of us don't even suspect and this treatment is totally non intrusive, non oral and safe for young children. Also offers hypnotherapy, iridology, herbal remedies, nutrional advice, detox programs, and sells vitamins and supplements.

YPK Bali Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy treatment from Australian trained physiotherapist who is volunteering her services at YPK Bali. YPK specialises in back and neck pain, sports injuries, joint pains, Pilates, women’s health and neurological problems such as stroke, Parkinsons Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Cost is Rp180,000 for initial consultation and RP150,000 for all appointments thereafter. All treatment fees go directly towards the physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment of disabled Balinese people who cannot afford health services. Please contact Lizzy on 0361 228530 / 0812 364 78461 between 8am and 2pm Monday – Friday to book an appointment or further discuss YPK’s services and how your physiotherapy fees will help those less fortunate.  Jl Badak Agung No. 18 – Renon, Denpasar

Massage

Cozy Reflexology Center
Jl. Sunset, Blok A/3, Jl. Puputan Renon
Tel 766-762
Great 90 minute soothing sessions at very reasonable prices

Hospitals

Bali International Medical Center (BIMC)
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Simpang Siur, Bali
Tel. (361) 761-263
Fax (361) 764-345
Email info@bimcbali.com
Web site http://www.bimcbali.com

Clinic, diagnostic center and emergency care center. Off the By Pass at the Simpang Siur roundabout. Membership as well as one off visits. Open 24 hours. They are the center for RH Negative group in Bali. Now featuring the long distance doctor program which allows a doctor in Bali to get a second opinion with a video conference option. Enjoy the expertise of overseas medical specialists while staying in Bali. Bimcare is a new program for all medical needs. New facilities include in patient rooms and operating theater.

Graha Asih Hospital Tel. 62-361 764-860
Private hospital offering 24 hour services on the way to the airport.
Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai # 33 X
Emergency Unit 24 hours
http://www.grahaasih.com

RS Sanglah Tel. 62-361227-911
Jl P Diponegoro

RS Kasih IbuTel. 62-361 237-016
Jl Teuku Umar 120 223-036
(Also known for maternity)

Surya Husadha Hospital Tel. 62-361-233-787
Jl. Pulau Serangan 7 Denpasar Fax 62-361-231177 www.suryahusadha.com
(also known for maternity)

RS Graha Husada
Jl Cokroaminoto 30 423-467

RS Dharma Usadha
Jl Jendr. Sudirman 50 227-560

Prima Medica – Jl Sesetan near old gas station - A new addition to the hospital scene.

Dentists

Dr. Herman Kusuman, DDS Jl Raya Sesetan 275 A, directly across from IALF. Tele 228-531/744-5955 Trained in Taiwan and very conscientious. Highly recommend. Herkus5@yahoo.com

Dr. Soecipto at 222-541 near the Bank Permata in Jl. Diponogoro 150 A32/34. sucipto_angga@yahoo.com Three dentists in this family, all recommended, but sometimes hard to get an appointment.

Dr. Ritje Rihatina, MHPEd, Surgery at Nusa Dua Dental Clinic, 81A Pratama Street, Nusa Dua, Phone 771-324 Trained in Australia and Singapore.

Dr. Retno, Sanur intersection near Splash Bakery at the McDonalds, Sanur intersection on the left side.

Dr. Wigianto at 234-918, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 96, Denpasar

Dr. L. Cynthia H. Orthodontist, Jl Raya Sesetan 275 A - 228-531

education for expat children in Bali

EDUCATION:

International Schools in Bali

Green School
Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Banjar Saren
Abiansemal, Badung
Bali 80352 Indonesia
Tel. (62-361) 469-875
Email info@greenschool.org
Website www.greenschool.org
Ronald Stones OBE, Director
Andrew Dalton, Principal

Delivering a generation of global citizens who are knowledgeable about and inspired to take responsibility for the sustainability of the world. Green School Bali, one of the most amazing schools on earth, is giving its students a relevant holistic and green education. The students come from all corners of the world, many relocating with their parents just for the experience of attending. Amongst them, fully 20% are local Balinese kids funded by scholarships from generous donors, allowing them to benefit from an international education and facilitating the magic of Balinese culture to fully permeate the education.  The curriculum for younger children is influenced by the work of Rudolf Steiner, pioneered the idea of  holistic education. Older students have the opportunity to study for Cambridge IGCSE's and a planned IB diploma/certificate course will take them to graduation. Green Studies, which focus on sustainability, and a quality Creative Arts program complement the academic curriculum. For more information

Canggu

Canggu Community School
Banjar Tegal Gundul No. 2
Jalan Raya Pantai Berawa (before Berawa Beach)
Canggu, Bali
Telephone: (0361) 415-554
Information: 0812-3806210 (10am - 5pm)

A friendly primary school that uses a mix of British and Australian curricula, set in lovely surroundings. For children aged 3-12 years.

Denpasar

Yayasan Taman Mahatma Gandhi School
Jl. Cokroaminoto No. 382
Ubung Kaja, Denpasar Barat, Bali
Tel. (0361) 414-849, 431-693
Fax (0361) 414-859
Email mahatmag@indosat.net.id
Website http://www.mcollege.web.id

High Scope Indonesia
Jl Gatot Subroto IV/18 Denpasar
416-469

Jimbaran

Pelangi Jimbaran
Jl. Nuansa Udayana Utama No. 3
Kori Nuansa Jimbaran, Bali
Tel. (62-361) 746-0375 / 746-0376 , 271-182 or 0856-3714161
Email bali_pelangi@yahoo.com

Barong Mask
Kerebokan/Legian

Australian International School - Bali
Phone (0361) 739-627 - 739-628
Fax. (0361) 732-209
Email bali@ais-indonesia.com
Website www.ais-indonesia.com
John Milliss, Head of School
Curriculum - Australian Levels, Pre Kindergarten to Year 12
Enrollment - 160

Lollypop Preschool
Jl. Gunung Salak No. 88
Br. Abasan , Kerobokan
Denpasar, Bali
Tel. (0361) 744-7788/ 744-6655

Ecole Internationale Française de Bali
Banjar Umalas Kauh No. 76
Kerobokan, Kuta, Bali 80117
Tel. (0361) 732-314
Fax (0361) 732-315
eifbali.com

Taman Kanak-Kanak Montesorri School Bali
Jl. Lasmana No. 66x (Oberoi)
Kerobokan, Denpasar 80361 Bali
Tel/Fax (361) 730-028
Email tkmbali@dps.centrin.net.id
2 1/2 to 6 1/2 years old.
Now opening in Sanur

Sunrise School
Jl. Mertasari, Br. Pengubengan
Kauh Kerobokan, Bali
Phone: 0361-735-825, 0361-735-828
Fax 0361-735-834
Email principal@sunriseschoolbali.com
Website: www.sunriseschoolbali.com

British/American curriculum. Ages 3-14 - Local and Expat children welcome. A school dedicated to educating the whole child - 'where learning comes from the heart'. Environmental focus and dedication to community service. "Think Globally, Act Locally, Feel Totally"

The English School
Tel. 735-860
Jl. Kerobokan No. 100A
Kuta

Umalas Village Private School
Tel. 733-095, 736-463
Ages 1-9

Sanur

DO RE MI Playgroup and Kindergarten
Jl. Tukad Yeh Aya No. 88
Renon, Denpasar
Tel. 244-779

Bali International School
Jl. Danau Buyan IV No. 15
Banjar Taman Sari, Sanur
Denpasar, Bali
(P.O. Box 3259, Denpasar)
Phone (62-361) 288-770, 288-467
Fax (62-361) 285-103, 288-770
Email bis@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Website www.baliinternationalschool.com

Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup
Jl Danau Tamblingan 82
Phone 282-420

Cheeky Monkeys runs a morning playgroup but is also a playground where any child under the age of 6 can come and play until 6 every evening.We also have babysitting.

Dyatmika School
Jl. Pucuk, Banjar Tangtu Kesiman - just north of Sanur off Jl Prof Dr Ida Bagus Mantra
Website www.dyatmika.org

Sanur Independent School
Jalan Tukad Nyali
Gang SMU 6 No. 3
Sanur, Bali
Phone (0361) 286-554
Fax (0361) 286-554, 284-410
www.balischool.com

Taman Kanak Kanak Dana Kesuma
Sanur
Tel. (0361) 286-609

Tuban

Gema Angkasa Kindergarten
ages 2-6
Jl. Mandala No. 16, Tuban, Kuta
Tel. 756-915, 0818-557046
Email gema_angkasa@balinetwork.com

Learning Indonesian Language

Indonesia Australia Language Foundation - offers a variety of lesson styles - Jalan Raya Sesetan 190, Denpasar, Bali 80223, ils@ialf.edu

Lessons

Cooking LessonCooking Lessions

Bumbu Bali - Heinz Von Holzen, Tanjung Benoa 771-256
Casa Luna - Janet de Neffe, Jl Bisma Ubud, 970-708
Puri Ganesha, Diana Von Cranach, Pemuteran, 0362-94766
Down to Earth Vegetarian Gourmet Cooking School – 736-645

Balinese Music 976-339 Ubud
Balinese Dance - 282-575
Yamaha Music School 237-567/226-886
Tennis - Clark Hatch, Ubud 974-393
Bali Tennis Academy 773-377 - www.balitennisacademy.com
Taichi / Kung Fu - Grand Sudirman A 42, 241-040
Scuba Mimpi Resort 701-070
Mega Dive Center 288-192
Omni Dive Center 754-484
Surfing - Pro Surf School, 744-1466
Violin - Bavish, 499-209

Anggun, Bali Cultural House
Jl. Bhineka Jati Jaya 4C, el. 763-299
Ballet, Yoga, Balinese Dance; Japanese, Indonesian and English instruction.

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HOUSING:

Housing is available at all price levels. Many expats live in and around Seminyak and the Kerobokan area. There are also lots of rentals in the Sanur area. Ditto Renon which is not that far from Sanur but on the non-beach side of the by pass. Houses are both one and two stories, some have Balinese flavor, some have pools.

Bali Villas CC  We offer luxury, traditional villas, in Bali Island & links to Bali hotels & other resorts. Low Rates Guaranteed!

Lots of classified ads in the local paper, Bali Pos, as well as the paper no expat can do without: The Bali Advertiser. It has grown to 78 pages and comes out, free, every two weeks. Bali Advertiser: Jl. Majapahit No. 46, Kuta Tel. (62-361) 755-392 Fax 764-191 info@BaliAdvertiser.biz Web www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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DINING OUT - Restaurants in Bali

Really not an issue in Bali. Just choose the area you want to eat in. Kuta is full of restaurants, likewise Sanur and Ubud. Types: vegetarian (Aromas in Kuta), Chinese all over the place, Indian - mostly Kuta and Sanur but the best is Queens across from Made’s Warung Seminyak , Japanese - three or four branches of Riyoshi, newly opened Sushi Tei on Sunset. For salady lunches - Sanur, Kafe Batu Jimbar and now open for dinner with live music on Thursdays; for open air dinners, La Luciola on the beach in Seminyak for Italian, Warisan is not to be missed but reservations are now necessary for dinner. Ubud has the wonderful Batan Waru and Terazo, same owners. Don’t forget Chris Salens’ Mozaic, the only Michelin starred restaurant in Indonesia. Also Tukmak, Indus and super unusual Lamak. Warung Murni is worth it for the view of the ravine. If you really want to get out, try Kampung Kafe in Tegallang, north of Ubud.
Newest: Spike’s Downtown Café Jl. Tamblingan, near the Hyatt. Eclectic downtown New York comfort food!

Fast food - well, the usual: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Kentucky, Baskins & Robbins, Hagen Daas, Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme ...

For more information on Restaurants in Bali

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SERVICES:

Beauty Parlor

Soapsuds – Hairworx
No 7. Pertokoan Teras Bali. Jl By Pass Tuban  764-307/081-138-6867

Business Consulting

IndoAdvisors
Jln. Warmadewa No 15
Bali 80228
Tel. +62 361 288254 / +62 361 8820596
Fax +62 812 36295194
Email info@indoadvisors.com
Website www.indoadvisors.com

IndoAdvisors provide a wide range of advisory and consulting services to foreign companies or individuals looking to set up operations, do business or relocate to Indonesia.This includes a suite of services that cover all stages of development from initial company formation, licenses, permits and visas to sourcing raw materials and manufacturing capabilities, outsourcing of specific services, preparing research reports or organizing due diligence trips.

Through leveraging its deep network of contacts and relationships, IndoAdvisors can provide advice and guidance to companies across a wide range of industries and project types. The Company’s professionals and consultants have experience of doing business in Indonesia for over 20 years. We have an in-depth knowledge of business practices, expertise in negotiating with domestic companies and significant experience dealing with government departments and regulatory authorities. IndoAdvisors is expat owned and managed, employs experienced expat consultants supported by professional local staff.

Car Rental

Bali Car Rentals Offers car rental service for self driving and or with English-speaking driver. Serivce includes pick up at airport or delivery to hotel or home in Bali. Tel. +62-361-746-0011, 746-0022 Fax. +62-361-420-784 Website www.balicarrentals.com

Cargo

Rim Cargo – 430-693, 744-8025 www.rimcargo.com - A sister company of Sorucing Bali

Computers

Centra Computer 729-115
Contact Rusli

Chandra Consulting

Chandra Consulting Taxation, Accounting & Inhouse Training Registered Tax Consultant, Public Accountant and MYOB Distributor. Pertokoan Sudirman Agung A43, Denpasar P. 0361 255 153 F. 0361 255 154 www.chandraconsulting.com

Counseling

Fiona Paton, BSc, MSc (UK) Chartered Counselling Psychologist
Jalan Hang Tuah, Gang Mawar No.5
Sanur 80227
Tel. 0361 286-558
Hp 0813-38744018
f_paton@hotmail.com

Counseling for stress and anxiety relief, depression, fears and phobias, post trauma, rape and sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug and alcohol problems, relationship and marriage issues, family problems, adaptation to change.

Employment Service

Concord Visa and Employment Tel 769-273

Financial Services

Pacific Financial Services Tel. 270-395
11 years in Indonesia, clients in 52 countries.
Licensed by the Capital Market Supervisory Board of Indonesia
Contact Don McDonald 0815-180964

Graphic Design

Matamera Contact: Ayip Tel. 481-906, Jl Imam Bonjol No. 46

TAO: specializing in Japanese language, Contact: Yumi Miyazaki (limited English), 759-626 or fax 759-612, Kuta Poleng A-7

Island Communications: Quality advertising, marketing, and graphic design from expatriates with extensive international experience and prestige client base. Jl. Danau Tamblingan 150, Sanur. Tel: 0361 282010 Fax: 0361 287811 Email: info@icommbali.com Web: www.icommbali.com

Teh Agency: 737-285  Advertising - all types of brochures, magazines, websites, billboards, printing, etc.

Home Repairs

Mr. Fix It - Specialists in home and property maintenance, 288-789 or 081-23847-852

Housing

AA Bali Real Estate 766-550

Bali Property Management Tel. 287-020
Iva 0818-555-582

Bali Procon 261-661

Century 21 245-762

ERA Dewata Tel. (0361) 240 408
Miska Goma - Director erabali@indo.net.id

Tropical Homes Tel. (03-61) 767-888

PR Indonet Realty 764-961

Royal Jimbaran Bay Villas 704-970

Insurance

PT Asialife Invest/Allianz
Tel. 036-764-488, ask for Brian www.asialife.net

International Health Care Insurance - an extensive range of plans and prices available to suit all expat needs. Homeowners' Property insurace, hotel property and liability insurance, vehicle and travel insurance. Can handle all your insurance needs.

EXPACARE
Unit B1 Jalan Nakula, Nakula Plaza
Legian, Bali, Indonesia
Tel. (0361) 737-317 or Richard Flax at 0812-380-1683
info@apipacific.com
Worldwide medical and evacuation insurance of top quality.

Bali Medical Insurance - Accidents and emergencies, individual and family plans, Group rates, Email info@balimedicalinsurance.com

Mediation

Bali’s only registered official mediator, Anjarini from Sabita Advisory Tel: 081239 60920 info@sabitaadvisory.com

Moving

Crown Pacific
Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 120 E (Simpang Siur) 764-281

Numerology/Tarot Reading

Erna Twechuizen ( in Renon)
248-446
erna@dps.centrin.net.id

Pets

Bali Pet Shop Tel. 428-786 (Denpasar branch)
Four locations in Sanur, Denpasar, Kuta and Seminyak selling 'complete products for your lovely animal'.

Bali Kennels, 744-5158

Pool Builders

Tropial Pool and Spa - 289-104

Printing

Toko Daito 226-756, 223-043 Contact Irma
Quality printing with in shop-darkroom and design section. Good selection of interesting recycled papers. English speaking owners. In Pasar Kereneng, off Hayam Wuruk.

Recycling

Ecobali Recycling Services
Working for a better environment providing solutions to waste disposal in Bali promoting waste separation at source.Weekly collection of plastic, metal, paper and all kind of recyclables for household, villas, schools etc. Also training in composting.
Tel. 0361-7907314 , Email: ecobali@yahoo.com

Shoemaker and Repair

Bukit Something / ex Handayani - shoemaker and repair shop. Jl Danau Poso, Sanur, right where the bypass snakes off at an angle to go to Sanur Deli. Good neat work although not particularly delicate. Still, with no Laba Laba in Bali, it's a good find.

Sourcing

Sourcing Bali, a leading sourcing and buying agency 744-8025  sales@sourcing-bali.com

Transportation

DEAN - Driver with Distinction
Mobile: 081-8344-807
email: dean@baliwithdean.com or bali-dean@dps.centrin.net.id
Website: www.balibestdriver.com

Owns his own car and is available for daily, weekly rates. Speaks good Englishand some Japanese, knows the island well and has worked for expats for many years. Careful driver. Can recommend this person and his great sense of humor as well as his good driving!

Travel

KCBJ Travel
751-517
Jl Raya Kuta 127
www.kcbtours.com

Matangi Tours
Jl. Lestari # 9X
Br. Umalas Kauh, Kerobokan
Tel 739-820 Fax 731-403
Email matangi@idola.net.id
Not the normal tours! Off the beaten track ideas

Air Bali Tel.767-466 Fax 766-581
Helicopter and seaplane charter flights. Island tours to Komodo and Lombok. Medical evacuations. Search and rescue missions.

Vets

BSPA Veterinary Clinic And Boarding Kennel
24 hour care, grooming, whelping, day care, international standard veterinarians
782-221
Jl Pendidikan, Sidakarya

Visas, Setting up a Company and Land Issues

Sabita Advisory Tel. 750099 - 753023
Contact Ibu Anjar Kencahyati
Email info@sabitaadvisory.com

Austrindo: Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai, Dewa Ruci
Contact Peter Johnson

Notaris:
Pak Eddy Nyoman Winartha, SH Tel. 759-776,766-911: Fax 766-909

Water

Aqua Pure
Sterilzations Systems
Tel 281-969

Weddings

Bali Weddings International
By Pass Sanur #103
Bali Bridal Boutique
Tel/ fax 287-516
Email info@baliweddingsinternational.com

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THINGS NOT TO MISS

Jenggala: PT Jenggala Keramik on the Uluwatu II road in Jimbaran. Aside from a wonderful selection of ceramics, wood and silver chopsticks, glassware, there is a small café and a gallery with exhibits changing about every 3 months.

Neka Museum: Ubud. Great collection of a variety of artists and styles.

Threads of Life: a shop and an organization. The shop is in Ubud, on Jl. Kajeng near the palace. You can see different types of weaving and get an idea from books and brochures about the tremendous work Jean and William are doing to bring back old techniques of weaving and dying in several parts of eastern Indonesia. They commission work to sell in the USA to bring back funds to do more. A great idea and one that certainly needed doing - just in time before the skills die off totally.

Sanur Village Festival: annual festival at Sanur Beach. Includes traditional boat races, water sports competition,bazaar and food festival, beach games, art exhibition, mass yoga session, culinary challenge. www.gotosanur.com

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival:  held annually in October. www.ubudwritersfestival.com for more information

Waterbom: a great complex of water activities with several food outlets. One of a kind water slides including the macaroni tube. Open daily. Jl Dewi Sartika. 755-676

Yayasan Senyum / Smile Shop: Jl Sriwidari, Banjar Taman, Ubud, just past Seniwati Gallery. Thrift shop to support operations for facial surgey in kids who cannot afford proper medical treatment. 0813-384-674-98

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FOREIGN CONSULATES

Download a listing of Foreign Consulates in Bali [pdf 42 KB]

For other consulates, contact the embassy of the country in Jakarta to ask for information on their consulate's office in Bali.

BALI BASED NGOs

Eco Bali - Promoting responsible waste disposal on the island of Bali Sustainable Solutions to Waste Management

Idep foundation - We are an Indonesian NGO working to develop Education, Permaculture and Training to help Indonesia Develop Sustainably.

Senang Hati Foundation - Working for a society that welcomes and values the equal participation of people with disabilities.

Bumi Sehat Bali - Bumi Sehat: Gentle Births for a Peaceful Future

SOS - Sumatran Orangutan Society - Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered. Habitat loss and poaching are pushing them towards imminent extinction. Every minute, every day an area equal to six football fields of indonesian forest disappears!

Our thanks to long-term resident of Indonesia, Susan Scherer, for researching and compiling the information for this page. Thanks also to Mike Spengel for his contributions.

A great forum for people traveling to Bali is the Bali Travel Forum

Interesting thread giving details on obtaining a drivers license in Bali

If you have additional information to contribute on living in Bali, please contact us and we'll be happy to incorporate it!!

Revised August 2008


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