A good apartment with AC in Kerobokan?

Our next question comes from Marina from Jakarta, who said:

Question: "Dear Life in Bali,

My name's Marina & my friend I are looking for a fully furnished apartment for rent around the Kerobokan/Brawa area. We need a room with hot water, a fridge & air-con. We're currently living with a friend but have to move out by the end of the month.

Can you help, please?

Thank you for your kind attention! We look forward to your reply. 

Sincerely,

MARINA

Answer: Hi Marina,

South-west Denpasar has some pretty nice rice fields, worth
looking out for!

Thanks for the message! Umalas in Kerobokan has some good deals for what you are looking for,

Bali Questions: How much does it cost to live in Sanur for 1 year?

The first question comes from Justin from the USA, who said:

Question: "I'm planning on doing some research for a book and my girlfriend is working on her dissertation and has most of the research material digitized that she believes she needs and, well, we've been talking about moving to Bali while we work on it.

What would you think would be a number for cost of living for a year in Sanur? A nice two bedroom, close to a beach if not on it, a maid/cook, would we need a car? How much is food in Bali? Food is the main thing I'm having a problem narrowing down. I can't figure out how much it costs to live as a local as far as food is concerned, just what restaurants and whatnot charge from a tourist perspective. Would $1,000USD a month create comfortable accommodations and basic cost of living? Or is this way under a realistic number for living comfortably in Bali?

Thank you for all the information you've already provided and any additional that you will.

Sincerely,

Justin"

Answer: Hi Justin,

Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad you liked the post.

Sanur is a good place as it is not too crowded and has lots to offer while being quite close to Kuta. However, due to its popularity with

Bali Services: David Burden Photography

A seaweed farmer at work on Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.
© David Burden Photography

Recently, I caught up with a friend and Bali-based photographer, David Burden, to ask him a few questions about being a freelance photographer on the island. Here's what he had to say:

Life in Bali (LIB) : Hi, Dave! Can you tell us about you and where you come from?

David Burden (DB) : I'm originally from Christchurch, Dorset on the South Coast of the UK, but as much as I love my hometown, I've been compelled to see as much of the world as I can. Ever since finishing university in Wales I've been all over doing stints in places like Australia, India, California, New Zealand, and currently Bali.