Packed Up & Gone Bali
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Moving to Bali with kids? Skip the expensive mistakes.
We’re Amy and James, an Australian family of five who packed up and moved to Bali. We lost money to a villa scam, got quoted wildly different prices for the same trip, and learned most of this the hard way. This guide is everything we wish someone had handed us before we landed.
Plus, you get our personal contacts. The scooter hire, meat delivery, local farmer and mobile IV nurse we actually use and trust, with their WhatsApp numbers, ready to message.
This guide is for you if you’re:
Planning a move to Bali with kids, or thinking about it
Worried about visas and the new Bali rules (including what you can and can’t post about)
Wondering which area suits your family: Sanur, Uluwatu, Canggu, Ubud, Seseh/Cemagi or Kedungu
Scared of getting scammed on a villa, a driver or a tour
Moving with a teenager and not sure how they’ll cope
What’s inside:
Our story and the feelings no one warns you about, in plain language
Visas explained simply, plus the new rules on promoting businesses and taking freebies
Area-by-area breakdown from two months of exploring the island
How to find a villa, negotiate, and avoid scams (including our own scam story)
Real prices: surf lessons, drivers, gym, IV drips and tours, so you know what’s fair
Pharmacy must-haves you can order on Gojek, Bali belly tips and the “see a doctor” signs
A language guide, the apps you need, and how to shop online
Schools, homeschooling and how to choose a tutor
Checklists for 3 to 6 months out, arrival week and your first 30 days
Our personal contacts for scooters, meat, fresh produce and an IV nurse