| 11 Bali Travel Tips for a Bali holiday: | | | | regarding Bali and Balinese, from explanations of |
| | | | Balinese names to what one wears to a |
| 1.Seasonal and weather change actually makes | | | | ceremony. |
| little difference so any period of the year is a | | | | 6.If you're staying in luxury hotels, do consider |
| perfect time to visit Bali, although it’s useful | | | | staying in a Homestay where native Balinese |
| to check out the public holidays in Indonesia. On | | | | families host you. It'll really make your trip more |
| the month of Ramadan - Muslim fasting period, | | | | enjoyable and eye-awakening. |
| Bali gets busy and crowded as locals from | | | | 7.A little knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia will |
| neigbouring cities, fill resorts up and prices for | | | | definitely take you a long way. "Selamat pagi" - |
| accomodations escalate. | | | | good morning -, "tolong" -help or please-, and |
| 2.Bali can be really cheap with superb value, | | | | terima kasih -thank you-, for starters. Also, try |
| especially for budget accommodation and budget | | | | memorising, "way say" which means toilet, "mana" |
| flights. Do book in advance to get a great deal for | | | | means where, and "gimana caranya" which refers |
| your accomodation and flights. Air Asia is | | | | to "how to". For a fun introduction to the |
| well-known to provide cheap flights to Bali if you | | | | language, check out Bahasa Indonesia in 7 Days. |
| book early in advance. Do search through all the | | | | 8.The best way to see Bali and travel around is |
| online travel agents for the best hotel prices | | | | with your own transport. Get a map or GPS and |
| before you book your accomodation online. For | | | | drive, hire a guide driver or rent a Bike. |
| example, you can compare the prices of Bali | | | | 9.Getting tired of hawkers bugging you to buy |
| Hotels here - Cheapest Bali Hotel Rates & | | | | something? Do you know that there is an invisible |
| Reviews of Bali Hotels | | | | line on the beach of Kuta that hawkers are not |
| 3. If you’re planning to surf, do check out Bali | | | | allowed to cross? Be a lil' bit cheeky and park |
| Surfing Report. It has useful information on surf | | | | yourself closer to the sea. You won’t be |
| camps, cheap boat charters, and surfers package | | | | hassled anymore. |
| deals to remote beaches in Bali with great waves | | | | 10.Bargaining while shopping is a MUST. It is part |
| such as Nusa Lembongan. | | | | of the whole shopping experience so don't be shy |
| 4.Treat your tastebuds for something different | | | | and BARGAIN. Get into the swing of things and |
| and try eating in a warung (small traditional | | | | test your "Bargaining Art". However don’t get |
| roadside eateries). Although they may look | | | | too carried away until you've made a fool of |
| unhygiene, trust me, they are safe to eat. They | | | | yourself. If you do so, suddenly you'll find out that |
| are REALLY cheap, no-frills hangouts all serving | | | | you've spent the past 10 minutes quibbling over |
| unique and different foods. The food is often | | | | 50 cents. Use your instincts and logic. |
| displayed in glass cabinets out in front. Grab a | | | | 11.To really ensure that you enjoy your holiday, |
| seat, make a selection and get the real flavour of | | | | do read "Bali Travel Guide For First-Timers" which |
| Bali and Balinese food real cheap. | | | | is really useful and essential. |
| 5.To understand Balinese culture and life, visit | | | | Do comment if you have any ideas to contribute |
| Murni’s in Ubud, which have everything | | | | or if you have any questions.. Happy Bali-ing! |