This week on Bali Buzz we’ve got it all — theme parks, demolitions, shootings, and even a brand-new ferris wheel.

From the heartbreaking demolition of long-standing warungs under adat law, to the shocking shooting of an Australian man at Munggu beach, Bali is buzzing with stories you won’t believe.

We also cover volcano eruptions, immigration crackdowns, the new Berawa shortcut, gym staff scandals, and plans for a shiny new theme park.

Bali never sits still — and neither do we.

This week we’re swapping scooters and rice fields for planes, passports, and some very different adventures.

Hannah takes us through her whirlwind trip to Dubai, Turkey, and the UK for some long-overdue family time, while Michelle shares her European summer — exploring Turkey, Munich, Paris, Provence, Marrakech, and a month of life in Spain to see if it could be home one day.

From chaotic travel stories to little cultural surprises, here’s what happened when we left Bali behind.

Is living in Bali actually cheaper—or just different?

In this episode, we take you through the full breakdown: housing, food, transport, schooling, healthcare, and lifestyle costs.

We talk personal bills, surprising expenses, and the hidden fees no one warns you about.

Whether you're a digital nomad, family, or retiree, you'll find out if Bali really is the budget dream everyone thinks it is.

There’s more to Bali than beachclubs, bintangs and Canggu—and in this episode, we prove it. We’re diving deep into Ubud, Lovina, Bedugul, and Munduk to show you the more soulful, scenic side of the island.

From jungle wellness retreats and spiritual ceremonies to sleepy coastal towns and cool-climate villages in the clouds—this is the Bali you should be visiting.

We chat pool clubs vs waterfalls, luwak coffee, dolphin tours, and why so many tourists need to visit these stunning places.

🌺 Real stories. Real places. Real Bali.

From scooters and saunas to WhatsApp bookings and island time, life in Bali is nothing like the 9-to-5 grind in the West.

In this episode, we break down the biggest differences between our lives in Bali and what we left behind in Australia and the UK.

We’re talking scooters, slow mornings, nanny life, community, wellness, and how it all shapes parenting, work, and what success really means.

If you’ve ever wondered what expat life in Bali is really like—this one's for you.

From Padel to red light therapy, Bali’s wellness scene is next level — and a little bit wild.

In this episode, we talk all things health and fitness: the gyms we love, the saunas we sweat in, and the questionable treatments we’ve tried in the name of self-care.

Whether you're here to lift, stretch, or biohack your way to bliss, we’ve got the lowdown on doing health, Bali-style.

Some of the places we mention in this episode:

• Body Factory - https://www.bodyfactorybali.com
• Revive + Pilates - https://www.reviveandpilates.studio
• BSI Integrative Natural Health - https://bsi.international
• Bali Healing - https://www.balihealing.com

This month's Bali Buzz — we survived the island-wide blackout (just), and we’re breaking down what really caused it.

Plus: an Aussie couple gets deported after 7 months in Bali jail (yes, that Pink Palace one), an epic fail at Cretya and updates on illegal villas being built way too close to the edge.

We’ve also got wet weather updates, new speed limits in Pererenan, an update on that Ferris wheel and a bold new move to ban plastic bottles by 2027.

Bali is buzzing — let’s get into it.

Planning your first trip to Bali? We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know before you arrive.

In this episode, we cover 2025 visa options, travel insurance, Bali packing tips (especially with kids), customs forms, airport arrivals, SIM cards, and must-have apps.

Whether you’re visiting solo, as a family, or as a digital nomad—this is the ultimate Bali travel checklist you didn’t know you needed.

Some of the businesses we mention in this episode:

• Go-nanny (Use discount code UNFILTERED10 for 10% off): https://www.go-nanny.id
• Bali Kidz Hire (Use discount code BKHUF10 for 10% off day rate hire): https://www.balikidzhire.shop

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Veruschka Grandison — fashion designer and founder of Moms in Bali, a community that started as a Facebook group and is now a thriving app supporting thousands of women.

From navigating life as a mother and entrepreneur to creating her stunning boutique, Agua De Alma, Veruschka shares how she built a life of purpose and style on the Island of the Gods.

If you're curious about starting a business in Bali, building community, or just want a peek behind the scenes of Bali’s creative and expat life — this one’s for you.

Here are some of the links mentioned in this episode:

• Moms in Bali FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/329055268277271

• Moms in Bali IG - https://www.instagram.com/momsinbali/
• Moms in Bali Website - ⁠https://www.momsinbali.com⁠
• Agua de Alma Boutique - https://www.instagram.com/aguadealma/

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From $10 massages 💆‍♀️ to luxe facials ✨ that leave your skin glowing for days, Bali is the unexpected beauty capital of dreams 🌴 — but not without the occasional facial disaster.

In this episode, we dive into our favorite spas 🧖‍♀️, aesthetic treatments 💉, and beauty rituals 💅 that make Bali so addictive.

Whether you’re into botox, lymphatic drainage, vampire facials, or Russian manis 💅, we’re spilling where we go, what we love ❤️, and what we’d never do again.

Some of the places we mention in this episode:

Massage -

• Spring Spa - https://www.springspa.com
• Goldust - https://goldustspa.com
• Koya Spa - http://koyaspabali.com

Beauty -

• Estetica Belle - https://www.esteticabelle.com
• Trove Artistry - https://www.troveartistry.com
• Jet Black Ginger - https://jetblackginger.com
• Moii - https://moiiaesthetic.com
• Jade Chen - https://jadechenclinic.com
• Skin Studio - https://www.skinstudio.id
• Rejuvie - https://rejuvieclinic.com

Nails -

• The Rustic Sun - https://therusticsunbali.com
• Mynx - https://mynxemporium.com/