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26 Jun: Flying with Fire & LED Props — The Complete Guide

Yes, you can fly with fire poi, staffs, and LED props! Here’s how to clean your wicks, pack fuel-soaked gear safely, handle oversized luggage, and navigate airport security without issues. Lithium battery rules for LED props included.

08 May: Install and use WeChat & AliPay apps

Everything you need to set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before your trip to China. Step-by-step registration, identity verification, and linking your international bank card — so you can pay like a local from day one. These two apps are essential for every traveller in China.

24 May: Travel from Fuzhou Airport to the China Flow Retreat

Two easy ways to travel from Fuzhou Changle Airport to the China Flow Retreat at Futures Resort in Wuyishan. Compare the scenic 4-hour direct road transfer with the faster high-speed train route — with maps, costs, and step-by-step directions for each option.

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Bali Spirit Festival 2027: the perfect warm-up for the retreat

The Bali Spirit Festival 2027 takes place in Ubud from April 22 to 25 — just before the Bali Fire Dance Retreat. Yoga, dance, live music, workshops and the Dharma Fair: here is everything you need to know.

Can newbies and beginners join Poi Retreat?

Yes! No matter your skill level, you can join all our retreats. Here is what to practise before you come — poi, hoop, contact staff and staff spinning — with our favourite free video tutorials.

Visa regulations for Bali

Which visa do you need for Bali? Most visitors now need an e-VOA (IDR 500,000, 30 days), only 19 nationalities are visa-free, and everyone pays the Bali tourist levy. A clear guide with every official Indonesian government website so you can check it yourself.

How to get to the Bali Fire Dance Retreat

Everything you need to get from Bali’s airport to the Bali Fire Dance Retreat, a beautiful, private location between the rice fields and the jungle, 1.5 hours by taxi from Denpasar (I Gusti Ngurah Rai) airport. Shared taxis, ride sharing, what to do if you arrive early or late — and the exact address after registration.

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Getting around in Bali

Uber doesn’t work in Bali — here’s how to get around instead: Grab and Gojek, taxis from the airport, leaving the resort, the trip-day bus and renting a scooter after the retreat.

What to pack for the Bali Fire Dance Retreat

The complete packing list for the Bali Fire Dance Retreat — which props to bring and which you can rent, fire-safe natural-fibre clothing, what Bali’s climate really asks of your bag, plus plugs, money, health and a full tick-box checklist.

Local Customs and Culture in China

A friendly guide to Chinese customs, culture, and social etiquette for the China Flow Retreat. From chopstick dos and don’ts to tea ceremonies in Wuyishan, tipping (don’t!), bargaining, and the fascinating concept of ‘face’ — everything you need to feel at home in China.

Flying with Fire & LED Props — The Complete Guide

Why It’s So Cheap to Fly to China

Return flights to China are surprisingly affordable right now — often under €350 from Europe and under $400 from the US. Plus, once you arrive, almost everything is included at the retreat. Real price examples and the best booking tips for cheap flights to Wuyishan.

China Travel Essentials: What to Bring & What to Prepare – China Flow Retreat

What to bring and what to prepare before travelling to China — power adapters, VPN setup, SIM cards, currency tips, and a complete packing checklist for the China Flow Retreat. Don’t leave home without reading this guide first!