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Travel
Tips
- Visitors
are welcome to attend any ceremony held either at a family-compound
or a temple provided that they are properly dressed or
at least put a sash around their waist - this means you
must wear a sarong and modest clothing to show respect
to the host or Deities of the place visited.
- Sarongs
can almost always be hired at temple gates, or you may
be able to use your own if you have one (always ask).
In any case, a sash may also be required (which is generally
hired). Pay due respect to local customs and dress correctly
when visiting temples.
- However,
at a temple, a visitor is kindly requested not to enter
the main-court during worship-time
- Ladies
menstruating are kindly requested not to enter any temple
or holy place
- Many
places in Bali still trade in the traditional way, where
the buyer offers a price, the seller scoffs indignantly,
asks a higher price, the buyer offers somewhere between
and eventually the sale is made somewhere within the range
of the opening bids.
- The
hasslers: Walking down the streets of Bali's major tourist
villages is often quite a chore. There will always be
someone trying to sell watches, perfume, transport or
other items such as paintings, post-cards or wood-carvings.
These are the inevitable hassles that one must face. To
reduce the stress of conflict, try to ignore unwanted
sales-pitches, keep walking, and retain your composure
even under duress of pressure sales tactics.
- Driving
a vehicle in Indonesia (Bali) is done on the left side.
- Transportation
in Bali was always cheap by any standard. The metered
radio taxis start with a flag fall of Rp 3,000 (plus Rp
1,000 per kilometer), and most trips cost Rp 5,000 to
Rp 20,000.
- You
will need a police report to replace a stolen passport
or for your personal insurance claims.
- If
you are stopped by the police for a traffic violation,
you may be requested to appear before a court in Denpasar.
A possible way of avoiding this situation is to offer
to pay the fine on the spot. Obviously, you should not
suggest a bribe to any police officers, however many officers
will be willing to levy an on the spot fine (which may
be negotiable by clever bargaining) so you may avoid a
court appearance.
- Don't
leave your valuables on the beach while you are swimming.
- Hotel
rooms aren't a safe place for your valuables-leave valuable
possessions in a safety-deposit box and lock your room.
Many losmen and guest houses allow you to use your own
padlock.
- All
travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport
that is valid for at least six months past the date of
arrival, and must have proof (such as tickets) of onward
or return passage. Visas are not required for nationals
of many countries, including, Australia, Canada, Germany,
Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the
United Kingdom and the United States of America. For others,
tourist visas can be obtained from any Indonesian Embassy
or Consulate. Your travel agent can assist.
- The
maximum stay permitted for tourists is two months, and
is not extendible. Those intending a longer stay must
contact the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in their home
country before leaving.
- Receiving
or giving something with the left hand is impolite.
- Always
swim between the red and yellow marker flags on the beaches.
The areas between the flags are patrolled by surf lifesavers.
Swimming outside the flags is a foolish risk, as the placement
of the flags specifically identifies safe patrolled sections
of the beach.
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