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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/329055268277271Moms in Bali IG - https://www.instagram.com/momsinbali/Moms in Bali Website - https://www.momsinbali.comAgua de Alma Boutique - https://www.instagram.com/aguadealma/If you enjoyed this episode, let us know in the comments, & don't forget to hit that FOLLOW button so you don't miss an episode!
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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:
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Spring Spa - https://www.springspa.comGoldust - https://goldustspa.comKoya Spa - http://koyaspabali.comBeauty -
Estetica Belle - https://www.esteticabelle.comTrove Artistry - https://www.troveartistry.comJet Black Ginger - https://jetblackginger.comMoii - https://moiiaesthetic.comJade Chen - https://jadechenclinic.comSkin Studio - https://www.skinstudio.idRejuvie - https://rejuvieclinic.comNails -
The Rustic Sun - https://therusticsunbali.comMynx - https://mynxemporium.com/ -
Get ready for a wild ride through the charming and funniest “Only in Bali” moments!
From motorbikes falling in slow motion into rice fields to failed yacht adventures, we’re sharing the hilarious moments of living in Bali.
Join us as we talk about everything from customer service differences to Monkey mayhem!
Tune in for the highs, lows, and hilarious moments that make Bali life unforgettable.
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In Episode 7 of Bali Life Unfiltered, we dive deep into the real estate world of Bali!
We’re talking about everything from finding your dream rental and dodging scams, to understanding leasehold vs freehold.
We’ll also share hilarious (and painful) personal stories about mold, pests, and construction noise you don’t think about until it’s too late.
If you’re planning a move to Bali — or just love hearing the behind-the-scenes of expat life — this episode is your essential guide.
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In this special episode, we welcome our very first guest to Bali Life Unfiltered - Caitlin, a music teacher and single mum who swapped life in the US and Abu Dhabi for the beaches and rice fields of Bali.
We chat about her life teaching at an international school, the differences in global education, and what it’s really like raising a child as an expat on the island.
She opens up about parenting, building community, embracing culture, and the everyday highs and lows of Bali life.
If you’re a teacher, a parent, or just curious about living in Bali - this one’s for you!
Here are a couple of the places we chatted about in the episode:
Canggu Community School - https://www.ccsbali.com
Heart of Bahasa - https://www.instagram.com/heartofbahasa/
Intensity Lagree - https://www.instagram.com/intensitylagree/
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What’s really happening in Bali right now?
In this week's episode of Bali Life Unfiltered, we unpack everything trending on the island — from the spiritual (Nyepi & Galungan) to the wild (great white shark sightings, lawsuits, and mega development projects).
We cover our ideas behind the trash issue and Bali’s ambitious cleanup goals, the underground tunnel plans, Finn’s rumored shutdown, and a sneak peek at what’s to come in Nusa Penida and beyond.
It’s your island update — honest, unfiltered, and packed with things you actually want to know.
We're constantly inspired by the individuals and organisations here in Bali working to reduce plastic waste and protect this beautiful island.
If you want to learn more or get involved, check out these amazing initiatives:
- Sungai Watch: https://sungai.watch
- Gary Bencheghib: https://www.instagram.com/garybencheghib/
- Trash Heroes: https://www.instagram.com/trashhero_canggu/
- Eco Bali Recycling: https://eco-bali.com
Together, we can all be part of the solution 💚
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In this episode, we dive into the wild and wonderful world of raising kids in Bali.
We chat about school choices, after-school activities, crazy kids parties, making new friends, and why Bali is one of the most family-friendly places on earth.
You’ll also hear some hilarious parenting fails, like lost kids at Waterbom and full-volume tantrums outside school gates.
Whether you're planning a move or just love a peek behind the palm trees — you’ll laugh, relate, and maybe even be inspired.
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Looking for the best restaurants, cafés, and beach clubs in Bali? We’ve got you! This week, we break down our absolute favorite places to eat, drink, and party—old classics, new openings, and hidden gems.
We also chat about how the Bali social scene has evolved, the types of people who live and visit here, and whether Bali nightlife played a part in our move.
Plus, we play another fun round of This or That!
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What’s life really like after three years in Bali?
In this episode, we take you through our journey — We talk about the work we’ve done, the communities we’ve built, the crazy experiences we’ve had (hello Energy healing & Breathwork!), and how Bali has shaped us as people.
If you’re curious about what long-term life in Bali is like, this episode is for you.
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In our very first episode of Bali Life Unfiltered, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our big move to Bali!
We share why we took the leap, the biggest challenges we faced, and what it was really like settling into island life.
From housing struggles to riding scooters for the first time, we cover it all—including the unexpected joys that made it all worth it.
If you’ve ever dreamed about living in Bali, this is the episode for you!
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