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Top stories

Australian National Sentenced to 12 Years in Bali Cocaine Smuggling Case

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Bali Police Heighten Alert for Potential Security Threats During Christmas and New Year

Happy hours & deals this week

Bloody Mary & Martini 85K, 7AM–11PM, daily @ Tapha

50% Off Selected Beers, 5–7PM, daily @ The Bar at Maya Sanur

Order any Pizza Special get 1 Romantic draft for dinner, 2PM–midnight, Thursday @ Walk - In

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Selected Cocktails, 3–11PM, daily @ Rame Cafe Jimbaran

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Selected Cocktails For 270K, 7–10PM, daily @ Basil & Thyme

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizza Margherita, 7AM–11PM, daily @ Natys Restaurant Jimbaran

Travel guides

Ultimate Bali Packing List: What to Pack for Bali?

Bali Belly: Avoiding It, Treating It, & Mythbusting

Expat job board

Expat Creative Director – Retail Apparel (Canggu)

  • Open for expat candidates.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

  • Minimum ⁠8 – 12+ years of progressive creative experience in fashion, retail, or consumer lifestyle brands.

  • Proven experience as a Creative Director, Senior Art Director, or Head of Design in apparel or retail.

  • ⁠Exceptional sense of style, visual storytelling, and brand identity development.

  • ⁠Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.

  • ⁠Deep understanding of fashion trends, brand positioning, and retail marketing.

  • ⁠Experience managing external agencies, photographers, and production partners.

  • ⁠Passionate about apparel, fashion culture, and innovation.

  • ⁠Experience with sustainable fashion or DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) brands.

  • ⁠Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI design tools, 3D modeling, AR/VR retail)

Benefits

  • Kitas 

  • Health insurance 

Executive Chef – Café & Lifestyle Brand (Canggu)

  • Open for local and expat candidates.

  • Minimum 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience, with demonstrated success as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-volume, premium, or fine-dining environments.

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognised institution.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to mentor, train, and inspire a diverse kitchen team.

  • Proven expertise in menu engineering, food costing, budgeting, and inventory management, ensuring profitability without compromising quality.

  • In-depth knowledge of modern and classic culinary techniques, current food trends, and innovative presentation styles.

  • Demonstrated ability to create seasonal, creative, and brand-aligned menus that balance flavor, cost, and operational efficiency.

  • Proficiency in kitchen operations management, including scheduling, workflow optimisation, and equipment oversight.

Benefits

  • BPJS 

  • Kitas for expat 

  • Health insurance

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

LOKO Family Christmas – A Naughty Christmas Affair

Christmas Meet 2025

See all of the 22 events this week, including:

  • Behind the Business: Lightning Talks

  • IMPROV GAMES & LAUGHTER!

  • Christmas Quiz Night

  • DEEP TALKS | MEETUP 6

  • Sunrise Run Club | Bali Social Club

  • LEARN BAHASA THE WRONG WAY!

  • LOKO Family Christmas – A Naughty Christmas Affair

  • The Ultimate Xmas Eve Villa Party

  • Expat Christmas Lunch Fundraising

  • Sovereign Bitcoiner Workshop

  • Kundalini Energy Activation & Meditation Ceremony

Helpful Bali resources

Choosing a safe and reasonably-priced ferry company for your trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, or the Gili Islands

Guides to no-gojek zones in Canggu, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Bali's airport