Bali This Week Monday 49

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Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

It’s Monday. Here is your brief for the week.

Adventure outside the ordinary

What happens when one of the most trusted specialty outdoor retailers, REI Co-op, teams up with the world's largest travel company, Intrepid Travel? You get a unique collection of active trips that offer meaningful, immersive travel experiences in the outdoors.

It’s travel inspired by REI, operated by Intrepid. Think community farm stays in Costa Rica, camping in Joshua Tree’s wild backcountry, cycling in Peru’s Sacred Valley, or sleeping in mountain huts before summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.

So, where will you go? Explore more than 85 destinations worldwide with a small group of up to 16, and an expert local leader who’ll help you to truly experience the destination.

REI Co-op members save 15% on REI Exclusive trips and receive a 20% off coupon to use at REI Co-op after booking REI Recommended trips.

For T&Cs and to view the full collection of trips in 85+ destinations, visit rei.com/travel.

Top stories

Bali Zoo to Discontinue Elephant Riding Attractions in Early 2026

Interpol Arrests Romanian Robbery Suspect in Denpasar

Happy hours & deals this week

Sunday Roast (Live Cooking), 5–10PM, Sunday @ Byrd House Bali

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Cocktails, 10AM–11PM, daily @ Mozza Sanur

Cocktails 65K++, 5–8PM, daily @ Bali Nice Bar and Resto

Balimoon cocktails buy 2 get 1 free, 4–6PM, daily @ Kopi Pot

Negroni 95K++, 11AM–Midnight, Wednesday @ Sababa

Free Flow Selected Cocktails For 250K++, 6–8PM, daily @ Vue Beach Club Canggu

Travel guides

Area Guide: Where To Stay in Bali 2026 (& Where To Avoid)

When is the Best Time To Visit Bali?

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.

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

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

  • ⁠Background in digital storytelling, content marketing, or e-commerce design.

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

Benefits

  • Kitas 

  • Health insurance

Restaurant Manager – Café & Lifestyle Brand (Canggu)

  • Open for local and expat candidates.

  • Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and supervise diverse teams.

  • Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written, to coordinate effectively with staff, guests, and management.

  • Solid knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and regulatory compliance.

  • Proficiency in POS systems, inventory management, and basic financial reporting (sales reports, daily cash reconciliation, cost control).

  • Familiarity with staff scheduling, SOP implementation, and operational workflow planning is an advantage.

  • Basic understanding of marketing initiatives, such as promotions, events, or social media coordination, is a plus.

Benefits

  • BPJS 

  • Kitas for expat 

  • Health insurance 

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Immersive Trivia (Quiz Night)

Paint and Paddies: Bali Muse

See all of the 47 events this week, including:

  • How to Train and Build LLM From Scratch

  • Improv Games & Laughter

  • From Burnout to Brilliance

  • Tuesday Beach Ultimate

  • Deep Talks Meetup

  • From Overseas Corporate Life to Building Villas

  • Immersive Trivia Night

  • Bali Startup & Tech Networking Dinner

  • Bitcoin Workshop

  • Plant & Release: Baby Turtle Release

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