The Journal

Buying, owning, and visiting the Bukit

Honest, practical writing from the team that builds, sells, and manages on the Bukit. Buying and owning a villa, plus visiting Uluwatu well. No hype, no inflated numbers, just what we'd tell a friend who asked.

The Best Time to Visit Uluwatu and the Bukit
Bukit Guide

The Best Time to Visit Uluwatu and the Bukit

A month-by-month guide to timing a trip to Uluwatu and the Bukit peninsula: dry season versus wet, the surf calendar that flips mid-year, crowds, prices, and Nyepi.

July 2026 · 6 min read
Getting Around Uluwatu and the Bukit: A Practical Guide for Villa Guests
Bukit Guide

Getting Around Uluwatu and the Bukit: A Practical Guide for Villa Guests

How to actually move around the Bukit when you're staying in an Uluwatu villa: scooters, private drivers, Grab and Gojek, airport transfers, real travel times, and beach access.

July 2026 · 6 min read
Bali Entry Requirements 2026: Visa, Arrival Card, and the Tourist Levy
Bukit Guide

Bali Entry Requirements 2026: Visa, Arrival Card, and the Tourist Levy

A practical 2026 guide to Bali's entry paperwork: the visa on arrival and its cost, the All Indonesia arrival card, the 150,000 IDR tourist levy, and passport rules, with a before-you-fly checklist.

July 2026 · 5 min read
How to Buy a Villa in Bali: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Buying

How to Buy a Villa in Bali: A 2026 Buyer's Guide

A practical 2026 guide to buying a villa in Bali: ownership structures, due diligence, the costs around the price, and realistic returns on the Bukit.

June 2026 · 7 min read
Where to Buy in Uluwatu: A Guide to the Bukit's Areas
Areas

Where to Buy in Uluwatu: A Guide to the Bukit's Areas

A clear, honest tour of the Bukit's areas so you can decide which part of Uluwatu fits your goals.

June 2026 · 6 min read
Is Owning a Villa in Bali Profitable?
Investing

Is Owning a Villa in Bali Profitable?

An honest look at what a Bukit villa actually returns once every real cost is taken out.

June 2026 · 7 min read
Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
Ownership

Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

A plain guide to Bali's ownership structures and which one fits foreign buyers on the Bukit.

June 2026 · 6 min read
Lease Extension in Bali: What Happens at the End of Your Lease
Ownership

Lease Extension in Bali: What Happens at the End of Your Lease

Lease extension in Bali is normal and expected, but not automatic, and starting early protects both your terms and your villa's value.

June 2026 · 5 min read
Is It Safe to Invest in Bali Property?
Investing

Is It Safe to Invest in Bali Property?

Buying property in Bali is safe when you do it properly. The real risk is skipping the due diligence that protects you.

June 2026 · 6 min read