How To Open A Bank Account As A Foreigner In Bali
Opening a bank account in Indonesia can feel confusing at first because you often hear conflicting information. Many people will tell you that you need a KITAS, a sponsor, or…
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November 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: Finally, A Pullback
November 2025 was finally the straw that broke the camel’s back. A pullback finally appeared, albeit not as extreme as many hoped. Cracks in the AI trade, BTC crashing, FED…
The Ultimate Guide To Playing Padel In Bali
Having lived in Bali for many years and seeing the ebbs and flows of this beautiful island, it’s clear to me that the Padel movement has taken Bali by storm.…
October 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: Peak FOMO Has Been Reached?
October 2025 showed continued to show that nothing can stop this market as the AI supercycle gets into full swing. Markets gapped up multiple times during the course of the…
The Best Cafes in Uluwatu, Bali
For years, Uluwatu was synonymous with epic surf breaks, jaw-dropping cliff views, and the spiritual pull of Uluwatu Temple. Food and coffee? Let’s just say you weren’t coming here for…
September 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: Unchartered Euphoria
September 2025 showed that the Bull market was eternal with no bears in sight. Even the smallest dip of 1% or was bought up before market close and the month…
Is Buying A Villa In Bali (Actually) A Good Investment?
Bali is a place that captures the imagination like few other destinations on earth. Its emerald rice terraces, pristine beaches, cliffside cafes, and boutique villas make it feel like paradise…
Cost of Living In Bali As A Family (2026)
Bali is one of my favorite places in the world and is where I call home with my budding family of 3. I’ve been here for many years now off…
The Best Family Friendly Cafes In Bali (Updated 2026)
Canggu has become one of Bali’s hottest destinations—not just for surfers and digital nomads, but also for families. Over the last few years, the once laid-back surf town has transformed…
July 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: The Party Rages On
July 2025 continued the uptrend from June 2025 and markets moved to multiple new all time highs. My portfolio also hit new all time highs with the market and it…
Why the New Chase Sapphire Reserve No Longer Makes Sense For Me
I still remember when the Chase Sapphire Reserve exploded onto the scene in 2016. The market for premium credit cards was dominated by one player only, the AMEX Platinum so…
Serifos Island: A Wild Beauty in the Cyclades That Still Feels Undiscovered
Serifos was the 9th island on my journey through the Cyclades, and if there’s one word that comes to mind when thinking about this place, it’s raw. Serifos feels like…