Bali Guide Archives – Page 4 of 4 – Villa Finder Magazine

‘Nyaman’ means cozy or comfortable in Indonesian. Art just doesn’t happen, you never know when the muse will strike. Therefore, artists needs to feel ‘nyaman’ and not racing against time in order to get their creative juices flowing. And French owner of Nyaman Gallery, Melvine Amar, embraces this idea when she opened the gallery back in 2015 on Valentine’s day. Before arriving in Bali, Melvine managed exhibitions in France and New York, but she was never fond of all the pomp and ceremony surrounding these galleries. So when she opened Nyaman Gallery, she brought with it a clear sense of humility, a trait she shares with her artists. “The gallery is not commercial,” says Melvine. “I want to allow artists to follow their inspiration”. And the result is quite unique. Nyaman Gallery features an eclectic range of artworks, from street art and urban photography, to traditional sculptures, and enchanting glass…

Getting a local SIM card in Bali is not only easy, but also a much cheaper option compared to using your roaming data and international phone calls. Here’s a quick rundown on how to get an Indonesian SIM card for your phone. 1. Make sure your phone is unlocked It’s important you check this before leaving home – if your phone is locked to your existing provider back at home, then it won’t work with any other sim card. Check with the carrier you are with so that your phone is no longer restricted to its original network and free to operate on any carrier you choose, like an Indonesian prepaid SIM card. 2. Buy a SIM card or eSIM in Bali You can buy a Tourist SIM card or eSIM online at Bikago Mobile. You can buy one of their Tourist SIM cards, which you can collect at the…