BALI (Guide, Tips)

Areas in Bali:
* Kuta – is the most happening place with lots of restaurants, market and nightlife. Explore Surfing lessons here on the beach.
* Seminyak – has most clubs (Potato Head beach club) and is a bit more upbeat than Kuta.
* Ubud / Gianyar Regency – is more laid back, filled with art, small shops, great food, insta worthy cafes, healthy life style, yoga. Busy during the day due to tourism.
* Sanur is more quiet, calm beaches, great restaurants at the beach side (pantai sindhu). Lots of live music.
* Amed is the place where most scuba divers stay and where you can dive around the famous Japanese shipwreck
* Nusa Dua – Known for 5 star resorts in the area, large properties directly at the white sandy beach, very clean with lush gardens.


Currency: It’s advisable to carry USD as currency while traveling to Bali. You can exchange it against Indonesian Rupiah once you land at airport or outside in the city. Most shops, street vendors only accept cash in IDR.

Weather: Bali weather can be unpredicatable.
Bali has hot tropical climate through out the year, you can carry light clothes, hat, sun screen and sun glasses.
Check the weather forecast online before travel. In case its rainy, please make sure you carry appropriate accessories, like umbrella or Raincoat.

Spa: Bali has probably the highest spa density in the world. Indulge in a Balinese massage, its worth it and quite cheap. Most spas also offer pickup and drop to hotels.
Surfing: 7am Surfing beginner’s lesson at the beach in Kuta / Legian.
Bali swing: Women can carry 1 of their own flairy dress if you dont want to buy at the location.
Boys – Do not shy and get yourself clicked as well. You have paid equally for this experience.

Food: Bali food is inspired from a lot of vegetarian cuisine.
– You will find a lot of vegan restaurants in Bali, due to the incoming of people from more than 40+ countries. T
– Indian restaurants are available in Ubud, Kuta and Seminyak where you can get good Indian food which typically can cost avg USD 10-15 per person.
– If the restaurant or hotel etc charges service charge it is not common nor expected to leave a tip. But it is still highly appreciated of course.
– Most restaurants (and shops) have free wifi. You can also buy tourism SIM cards with data in mobile shops for a cheap price (5 – 10 USD) which is valid for 30 days.

Important Tip:
In Bali, after each activity the staff shows you the photographs that can be taken back home in a frame for a payment. You may buy these, or click your own pictures during the activity.

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