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  31 July 2006, 17:52:16 (198 clicks)

Bali Travel Tips : General Thing That You Should DO or Shoudn't DO

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General Things that you Should DO or Shouldn't DO...

DO

1. Change money at a reputable location, use your own ( or the hotel's ) calculator before changing !
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 favour.
4. 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 leave important documents in your hotel safe ( carry photo-copies ) and wear your bag across your shoulder !
5. Try not to step on offering in the street ( walk around them )
6. Respect the slow pace of processions when stuck behind one, i.e don't honk !
7. Haggle when buying ( except on price-tagged goods ).
8. Buy ' immodium' to relieve bouts of bali belly.
9. Have a great Holiday !
   

DON'T

1. Don't forget to take your passport ( or photo copyof 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. Do 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 head it is very offensive to hindus.
5. Don't entera temple during menstruation .sorry Ladies !
6. Don't forget to put salt on your foot and drink water, you will probably sweat a lot.
7. Don't worry too much about the ice- it's government quality controlled in established bars and restaurant.
8. Don't forget to look and listen while you cross the road. cars may stop, motorbikes may not !
9. Don't forget to reconfirm your flight 72 hours prior to flying.
   Airport departure tax is :
   - International = Rp. 100.000,-
   - Domestic = Rp. 20.000,-

Thank you and Happy Day always