Joe Wasia

Digital marketer in Bali, writer of alrity's guides and Bali news

Joe Wasia has called Bali home for 15 years and still lives here, working in digital marketing alongside years in Bali's tourism and real estate businesses.

That's 15 years of the island's roads, rules, seasons and real prices, and it goes into every alrity guide and weekly news roundup, so visitors can get around Bali with less guesswork.

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Written by Joe Wasia

Bali news this week: heavy rain alert, Pelaga landslide and fuel queues ease (2 November 2026)

Bali this week: BMKG heavy rain warning to 4 November, a landslide at a glamping site in Pelaga, a boat fire off Nusa Penida, fuel queues back to normal and 12 deportations.

Bali news, 2 Nov 2026

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Bali? (2026 prices)

What scooter rental in Bali really costs in 2026: daily, weekly and monthly prices, the extras nobody mentions, and how not to overpay.

3 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026

Is it safe to ride a scooter in Bali? An honest answer

When riding a scooter in Bali is safe and when it isn't: traffic, rain, police checks, fines, insurance and the 2026 rental rules.

4 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026

Canggu to Uluwatu by scooter: route, time and tips

How to ride from Canggu to Uluwatu by scooter: the route, how long it takes, when to leave, the toll road question and the best stops.

3 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026

Renting a scooter for a month in Bali: prices and tips

What a monthly scooter rental in Bali costs, what's included, and what to check before you ride for 30 days or more, with live prices.

2 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026

Do you need a licence to ride a scooter in Bali?

What licence tourists need to ride a scooter in Bali, how police checks and fines work, and why it matters for your travel insurance.

2 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026

NMAX or Vespa: which scooter for two in Bali?

Comparing the Yamaha NMAX, Aprilia SR GT 200 and Vespa LX for couples in Bali: comfort, hills, storage and price.

2 min read, updated 1 Nov 2026