Travelling Tips & Tricks in Bali

Travelling Tips and Tricks in Bali sould be read before you traveling to Bali .The following list has been compiled to help you make the most of your stay in Bali. If you have any further concerns that are not mentioned here, please do not hesitate to contact us via E-mail with any questions or queries that you may have.

1. Don’t forget your credit card s and make sure that your credit card are issued by major international banking institutions
2. For more common currencies, please bring American dollar and Indonesian Rupiah
3. Learn and dare to bargain, you will find the skill very helpful as it would save your money in Bali. You wouldn’t like it if you found out that you had overpaid some items you’ve bought.
4. Respect Balinese customs, rituals and sensibilities. Please follow the local rules and prohibitions
5. Make sure you pick up the right taxi, if you want to travel. Specify the taxi driver that you want the meter to run properly, get out from the taxi right away if the driver say that the meter is broken. There is a risk of you being charged with an expensive fare.
6. Make sure you bring your sun-blocks, don’t let the heat burns your skin
7. Visitors got lost easily in Bali, so make sure that your bring a completed and comprehensive map of Bali. You may ask the local for directions, the Balinese are well-known for their hospitality.
8. Bring a sufficient supply of prescription drugs. You may also purchase your medicine at local store with “Apotek/Apotik” signs. Bring also any important items related to your medical history and your physician’s contact information.
9. Keep small change with you, you’ll never know how it will come in handy.
10. Dress casually, but please remember to dress properly when you visit religious place. Also remember to choose the right shoes that will comfort you while you’re traveling.

General things that you
should or shouldn't do...

Do’s …...

1. Change money at a reputable looking location, use your own (or the hotel's) calculator before changing! Make your financial transaction only in Banks or authorized money changers. Always remember to ask for a receipt after a transaction.
2. Put on loads of High Factor Waterproof Sun Cream (especially if you intend to spend a lot of time in the water).
3. Drink a lot of bottled water and eat a lot of fresh fruit - do your body a favor. Drink only boiled, distilled or mineral water. You may purchase bottled mineral water in local stores around you.
4. Leave important documents and papers safety in your hotel room and always keep your eyes on your belongings. Be careful with your belongings at all times. Crime is on the increase and can ruin your holiday. Cases of handbag snatching have been reported, so wear your bag across your shoulders!
5. Enter local customs ad traditions, especially when visiting temples.
6. Respect the local and be very patient if your car trapped behind a slow pace of local processions.
7. Avoid stepping on the offerings in the streets, simply just walk around them
8. Haggle when buying (except on price-tagged goods.)
9. Buy 'Immodium' to relieve bouts of Bali belly.
10. Confirm your flight at least 48 hours prior your next flight.
11. Do be careful with local pets or animals you find in local tourism spot. The dogs might bite and the monkeys might steal your bags.

Don'ts.. ...

1. Don’t forget to take your passport (or a photocopy of your ID), with you at all times.
2. Don’t swim outside designated swimming areas on the beach, currents can be very strong. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
3. Don’t drugs! It can carry the death penalty, and there are enough foreigners residing in Bali courtesy of the Govt. prison service!
4. Don’t touch people's heads - it is very offensive to Hindus.
5. Don’t enter a temple during menstruation. Sorry Ladies!
6. Don’t wear improper clothing while visiting a temple
7. Don’t walk in front of people who are priying
8. Don’t forget to put salt on your food & drink water - you will probably sweat a lot.
9. Don’t worry too much about the ice - it's government-quality controlled in established bars and restaurants.
10. Don’t buy illegal stuffs such as drugs, items made from corals or shells, and items made from endangered animal.
11. Don’t use camera’s flash light while taking pictures in front of the priest or people praying in the temple.
12. Don’t stand or sit in a higher position than the offerings or the priest while visiting a temple.
13. Don’t forget to look and listen while you cross the road. Cars may stop, motorbikes may not!

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