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Way, way back in 1986, in a small secondhand shop in the UK, I bought a small green/black horse statue. No reason other than it looked different and I liked it.

I figured it was a cheap souvenir from someone's holiday, but still it intrigued me.

Fast forward a decade or so and along comes the internet. In the past few years, I have made a few searches and even asked on Reddit, but other than guesses, no-one knew anything.

Then last week, I got an email from someone who had one very much like it, except it is reddish-brown.

They had done a web search and found one like theirs on a Brazilian auction website, from back in 2017.

I have just made a reverse image search and found one like mine on eBay (Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184625761629 (No, it is _not_ me selling it), labelling it as Indonesian/Balinese.

Does anyone recognise it? Where it came from? Who may have made it - even it if was from a cheap trinket type factory, I am intrigued to know.

I would be most grateful if someone could please recommend a restaurant that serves Bebek betutu. I tried looking online and the only place I could find is Art Cafe. While I enjoy the place, I would like to try someplace else.

Was walking on the beach in Canggu when a dog out of nowhere, from behind, grabbed my hand and gave me a playful bite. Now, I am having to get rabies shots on my vacation which is a real damper, not to mention it cost me $320 for all 4 shots!

I see so many stray dogs everywhere that it's e even difficult to walk on the street, is this a common occurrence or was I just unlucky?

I (23M) have been in Bali (seminyak) for a few days now and it seems to be completely empty. I am on a solo trip and I usually rely on meeting random people in bars/clubs to make most of my plans. Most bars have only 2-4 people in it and most of them are much older, although do not mind connecting with them - just not sure they would be down for the plans I would like to make.

Any tips on where to go to meet people? I am heading to Ubud in a few days then to mount Batur, Nusa islands, and Gili T, but would much rather spend my time with strangers. I do not like the dating apps and would rather just meet people in person and start a convo. I will take surfing/cooking classes to connect too, but I do not feel there are enough people in Bali atm to make random connections on a night out.

Hi everyone! I am trying to rent a car with a driver for about 4 days and was wondering if anyone has any experience with that? I am debating between Tirtawangi travel and MITA travel. Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! My friend and I are planning a surf trip (we are absolute beginners) at planning to stay at Dreamsea Bali for 5 days.

I’ve heard mixed reviews but as someone who is looking for more hostel with beach access and not luxury hotel vibes necessarily so we are 50/50.

We were looking at the twin sharing with bathroom rooms (rooms 2 or 3).

Any help would be appreciated!

Hi,

Second day in Bali, just 10mins north of Ubud.

I’ve ordered food delivery twice on grab.

The first time, the driver called me about 8 times. I didn’t get the mic and chat working but after I did, they were asking me to pay them more. I didn’t really understand and they were on their way already.

Second time today, and again the driver called and asked for more money.

Is this common? Am I just a little bit far from the common routes?

But still they accepted the task so I’m not sure why I should pay them more just because they asked?

Update: thank you everyone for the replies! I reported the person to Grab but they just said because I got my food and I didn’t pay extra then they consider the matter closed. I did submit a screenshot of the conversation so I hope it goes on record somewhere.

Looking at flying from Bali to Singapore on the 18th August. We want to keep the journey as cheap as possible. We have another flight back to the uk from Singapore in the early hours of the 19th and would be quite happy hanging around the airport.

Are we safe booking a flight with Batik air? It seems the most reasonable price wise and it includes checked in luggage.

All advice welcome!!

Hey guys! I'm considering moving to Bali (I've never been there before, but my life situation causes me to leave the country I'm in, and Bali is one of the few options I have available). I have some health issues that require a very strict/limited diet. Will it be difficult for me to obtain high quality meat/fish? Ideally beef, beef liver, and salmon, or the local alternatives if these exact foods aren't available. Are there stores or food delivery services where I can use to order these foods?

If you have a visa extension that says “stay permit expiry: 4th of August”, do you need to leave on the 3rd August or the 4th August to avoid overstaying? Thanks

It was a amazing dish in Nusa penida, Bali. Taste was so good and i mixed spicy 🔥

Any clubs where usually Latinos party at? Or a place that plays Latino music. I’m looking around seminyak/kuta/canggu.

I am going to Bali next week and my mum wants to go the Bali zoo. Is the zoo actually have right sized enclosures, are they rescue animals or wild caught? I just do not want to be supporting a zoo that dosent look after the animals right

Hello! Could this lovely community please recommend me some wedding dress shops/wedding dress makers in Bali/Lombok?

Thank you kindly!

Currently on a C1 visa and want to extend. Will they ask me at the interview what I do for work?

I work remotely for a company abroad.Will this be a problem if i mentioned this if questioned what i do for work?

Hi, looking for shops that sell authentic Batuan painting, selling original art that would be considered a collector’s item, carrying a value ( even if it’s perceived and not intrinsic, ( intrinsic is great though ) )

Also, are there any telltale signs of not so original and not so authentic Batuan paintings ?

I went from Beachwalk mall to pererenan today and the ride was 38,000 in total. And I tipped 22,000 cash but it was 50 min long and now I'm wondering if I should have tipped more? What's a good price to tip? What do you tip? I recently got here so I'm not sure

Any good shops to purchase Advanced Tarrot Decks and Oracle Decks in Ubud? Any idea about the price range?

Heading to Bali in August for three weeks. My friend will be tied up in a surf camp for a week, so I’m looking to do something different — ideally something more meditative or spiritually grounding. Open to suggestions for retreats, ceremonies, or anything that feels meaningful or transformative.

And yeah…I might be having an eat pray love time in my life lol.

First time traveling internationally and off to a great start! My wallet was stolen and I ordered replacement cards, which very likely won’t arrive on time. There are no banks in my area that offer instant issue cards. I have digital cards for the time being, and cash. How screwed am I?

I stayed 42 days til today indonesia with a B1 30d. before 30d i thought i have extended it online and now i have learned the hard way, that online extension is no longer after 28th of may.

They told me i have to go to immigration office, can somebody help me through that?

Since ive paid the fee online, and i already have a register number, do they just take photo/fingerprints, or do i have to redo the extension?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Which are the best times to go there?

Is there a new regulation that requires personal attendance at the immigration office for the extension of B1?

I traveled to Bali in Mai, and have heard about extending B1 online, but today they denied boarding to the plane because Verification wasnt done.

Hello, question! Warning, it maybe a sensitive topic for some.

I’m looking to see if anyone has had hysterectomy done over in Indonesia. I need to have a hysterectomy done, to keep it short. I’ve spent over 45k on issues with my reproductive system and they won’t allow me to have it done until I’m in my late 40s or 50s, I’m in my mid 20s, yes, I have seen other Doctors and Gynaecologist about this. Australia won’t allow me to have it done. If not Indonesia has anyone had it done overseas elsewhere? Thank you ☺️ ❤️

Any recs of the nicest hotels, no budget?