Traveling Tips in Bali :
- Do not forget your credit cards and make sure that your credit cards are issued by major international banking institution.
- For more common currencies, please bring American dollars and Indonesian rupiahs.
- Respect the Balinese customs, rituals and traditions, please follow the local rule and prohibitions.
- Make sure that you bring your sun block, do not let the heat burn your skin.
- Visitors got loss easily in Bali, so make sure that you bring a complete and comprehensive map. You may ask the local for directions, the Balinese are well known for their hospitality.
- a sufficient supply of prescription of the drugs. You may also purchase your medicine supply at local store with ” Apotik ” sign. Bring also any important items related to your medical history and your Physician’s information.
- Keep small change with you, you will never know how it will come in handy.
- Dress casually, but remember to dress properly when you visit a religious place. Also remember to choose the right shoes that will comport you while you are traveling.
- Three are two kind of money changer: one charges commission , and the other does not. The ones charging a commission offer a higher rate, but the commission charge is taken off the total. The no commission money charger offer a low rate but no charges are taken off. Always count your money before you leave the money charger and if you can, bring your own calculator.
- There have been a few cases of handbags being snatched after tourist has cashed money at the banks or money charger! Put your money away in your ‘ bum bag ‘ or hold onto your handbag tightly.
- When attending the ceremony a few things you should remember :
- Always wear a sarong and sash
- Do not walk in the front of people praying
- Do not try to step on the offering which lying on the ground
- Never sit higher then priest or the offering
- Woman are not allowed to enter temple during their periods