Browse one of the most popular travel magazines and you are sure to find in Bali, Indonesia, are among the top 10 destinations in the world.
With its exotic mix of ancient culture, majestic landscapes, the most beautiful hotels in the world and the warm tropical seas around the island paradise, it is hardly surprising.
Bali is located in the Indonesian archipelago only eight degrees south of the equator. The island is 90 kilometers (55 miles) from north to south and 140 kilometers (90 miles) from east to west, and thus does for a tour around Bali and back to your hotel before dark.
rise with views of the mystical volcanic peaks, washed that through the clouds, the rice in the mountains of the crater lakes shimmering, lush rainforests and beaches of white sand of warm ocean currents terraces are carved only a few miracles that millions attract of visitors to this small island every year.
Tips for first time travelers Bali
Let’s look at some valuable tips on how to travel in order to discover the best so that Bali has to offer:
1st Bali’s tropical climate means that travel at any time of year, but its best to check if there are major holidays in Indonesia and religious ceremonies, to prevent the influx of domestic tourists.
2nd Accommodation Bali offers exceptional value, especially if you are traveling on a budget. To ensure that you’re getting the best value for money in advance.
3rd In Bali can be quite an experience to say the least! Rules of the road are lacking, and the traffic can be downright dangerous. Do not assume that the traffic stops for you at a pedestrian crossing when you are on foot. If you drive, the best advice is to paraphrase a famous saying: “When in Bali, drive like the Balinese.
4th Many luxury hotels and villas in Bali will host a driver for you, or you can choose to rent a bike if you do not travel much.
5th As a tourist, you are obliged to shout to be harassed by the local pilots’ transport go? Where you are. If you want to hire a local driver, make sure it’s on the go, you want to arrange a fixed price before they To remove the car. The pilots are willing to share with you, then it is usual to negotiate until you get a price you are comfortable.
6th And while we’re on the subject of barter, it’s perfectly acceptable in the local markets and stands barter, but do not try it in most stores – the seller can be very offended.
7th Hawkers descend on you when you leave your hotel, especially if you are in one of the main tourist areas. Although it may seem rude to you, the best advice is to ignore it. Do not make eye contact or to slow down, look at the goods they sell, unless you are interested to buy something, or can be distracted, what seem like an eternity trying to get rid of them.
8th Beware of counterfeit goods at less than what you need. Bali is known known for his imitations and buy some fake Rolex Fake Rayban in local markets.
9th It is likely that you may be offered illegal drugs in the densely populated tourist areas. Ecstasy, pot, yabba (Crystal Meth) and shabu-shabu (methamphetamine) are the most popular drugs on offer in the clubs and beaches, especially in the area of Kuta.
If you do not want another drug in large, simply ignored the offer.
10th the people of Bali are among the most friendly and relaxed people, you will find anywhere in the world, but that does not let down our guard when it comes to fraud and fraud.
Beware of money changers, which offers surprisingly good rate of exchange of currencies, advertises that offers the least expensive route to your destination without confirming a fixed price and all those who want money before delivery of the goods.
11th And perhaps the best advice for new travelers to Bali is one that is connected to at least look successful – not like a tourist!
This is wise advice about writing tongue-in-cheek, because the small, friendly Balinese framed has no similarity with their larger neighbors to the west. Not only that our cultures are very different and it is our language. The most you could possibly hope for security held as an ex-pat from your home country for an idyllic life living on the island to look for.
However, help a few words of Bahasa this “Oh, I’ve lived here for years” attitude. Selamat pagi (good morning), Tolong (please) and Terim Kasih (thank you), you will have a long way in the East-West relations.
