The Ibu of all Bali Guide Books

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A Guide Book for Bali from an author who resides in Bali. 2024 Edition.

 

This book provides real insights into Balinese Culture, Balinese Tourism, Living in Bali, and everything else you need to know to appreciate this enigmatic island. The information comes from someone who operates a Licensed Travel Agency in Bali and has been a legal resident of Bali for 16 years.

 

This book is a must-read whether you are planning your first visit to Bali or have been there several times. It provides answers to all the mysterious questions you may have. While it doesn't focus on shopping, accommodation, or spa recommendations, it does offer tips on how to have an enjoyable shopping experience, as well as how to handle allergies and avoid cultural insensitivity or illegal mistakes during your visit.

 

This book does not include external links to visa agent websites or accommodation sites, except for government sites. It also does not cover the process of moving to Bali, but it does offer valuable cultural information if you decide to make the move.

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About the author

Rachel Bergsma

Rachel Bergsma is the writer of the Facebook blog Ibu Chronicles, a blog about living in Bali with her Dutch husband and working in a traditional village in North Bali.

​​​​​​​Rachel (Rach) and her husband had been living and running a tour and travel business located in a Balinese owned hotel at Lake Batur Kintamani for twelve years.  Closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19.
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Twenty years after she vowed never return to Bali, she now follows the Balinese faith. She lives a simple life in Bali, Indonesia, with her husband, her rescue dogs, and her extended Balinese family.