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                |   Travel 
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                      -  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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