{"id":1267,"date":"2018-09-16T02:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T02:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:40:02","slug":"bali-guide-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/bali-guide-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali Guide for First-timers: The DO&#8217;s and DON&#8217;Ts You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The DO&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Wear a helmet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_scooter-1643004_1920.jpg\" alt=\"bali guide\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_scooter-1643004_1920.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_scooter-1643004_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_scooter-1643004_1920-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both for protection and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/travel-safety\/southeast-asia\/indonesia\/crime-in-indonesia-how-you-can-avoid-it-travel-safely\">avoid a run-in with the police<\/a>! Bali Roads can be dangerous and messing with Balinese police is definitely not a fun Bali activity that I would recommend!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Expect to wait in an extremely long line when going through Indonesian customs<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not always the case, but I have waited in line for up to 3 hours before. Ensure to let your driver know your flight details in case of a delay or multiple flights landed at once. Be sure not to book anything too close to your flight arrival and bring some entertainment for the kids for while you wait. Do note that you can arrange VIP Fast Track to shorten the time at the airport. If you are staying at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/bali?utm_source=vf-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bali-dos-and-donts\">Bali villa<\/a>s, let our Concierge team know and they&#8217;ll get it done for you.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make sure the taxi driver is going to turn on the meter (BEFORE getting in the taxi)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1269\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_8429465890_a2ab5c867c_z.jpg\" alt=\"bali guide for first-timers\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_8429465890_a2ab5c867c_z.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_8429465890_a2ab5c867c_z-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Kiwi He via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In most cases, if they want to decide a price instead of using the meter it is because that price is much more expensive. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebirdgroup.com\/\">Blue Bird Taxis<\/a> are generally the best to use and will generally be very happy to turn their meter on. For more information the taxis in Bali, we have an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-taxi-guide\/\"> in-depth guide in our Bali Villa Finder&#8217;s travel guide<\/a>. Check out that article if you want to learn more about common frauds and what to look out for.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Learn some of the local language<\/h3>\n<p>Indonesian people are warm, funny, friendly people. They love to have a joke around with you, ask you where you\u2019re from and love a bit of banter. On this note, if you surprise them with a few local words, they\u2019ll love you for trying! Try out <a href=\"https:\/\/learningindonesian.com\">Learning Indonesian<\/a> as a starting point.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Try the local foods<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920.jpg\" alt=\"trying indonesian food is a must\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920-370x285.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920-260x200.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_indonesia-427784_1920-87x67.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nasi Goreng, Nasi Campur, Mi Goreng (no, not the packet type sold in your local supermarkets), Gado Gado\u2026 just thinking about these makes me drool. Oh and don\u2019t get me started on the fruit \u2013 purple dragon fruit, snake fruit and rambutans just to name a few \u2013 you\u2019ll get the entire rainbow on your plate! Check out some of the local &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalibible.com\/shortlists\/best-warungs-in-seminyak-7298\">warungs<\/a>&#8216; to find the more authentic cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/best-restaurants-in-bali\/\">The best restaurants in Bali: 6 amazing places to go out for dinner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>6. Use GO Jek<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re not familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.go-jek.com\">Go Jek<\/a>, it\u2019ll soon be your favourite app in Bali. Go Jek can deliver meals (Go Food) and be used as a transport service (Go Ride &amp; Go Car) plus more \u2013 get a massage (Go Massage) or shopping (Go Shop) delivered to your villa or even use the furniture removal service (Go Box). Simply food, you can have anything you want without even stepping out of your holiday villa.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Respect the locals when shopping<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1271\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_31192884895_1be8f777ba_k.jpg\" alt=\"balinese people\" width=\"600\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_31192884895_1be8f777ba_k.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_31192884895_1be8f777ba_k-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Richard Ha via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bartering is something of a sport, but there\u2019s nothing worse than seeing a westerner get nasty towards a local vendor &#8211; after all, they\u2019re just trying to make a bit of money. Humour and a smile will get you a long way. And if they\u2019re getting nasty? No problem \u2013 be the bigger person and walk away. The Indonesian are generally kind, loving people and deserve kindness in return.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Buy activated charcoal tablets to treat \u2018Bali Belly\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>They work an absolute treat should you find your tummy making some interesting sounds. They come in a small yellow tube (the brand Norit is what I use) and only cost about 20c! Find out more about the treatment and prevention of Bali Belly <a href=\"http:\/\/www.meandmytravelbugs.com\/bali-belly-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Put your handbag under your motorbike seat or between yourself and the person driving<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s common for people to get their bags snatched off them whilst whizzing around the streets of many under-developed countries including Bali, more so in the densely populated areas such as Seminyak and Canggu. On this note \u2013 make sure you have your hand-bag on the opposite side of the road when walking as well.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Attend a cooking class in Bali<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1272\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/43398262_1094688354025696_2433193724457517056_n-e1563865807397.jpg\" alt=\"cooking class in bali\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Case Luna Ubud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cooking classes are a fun activity for people of all ages. They\u2019re a particularly great idea as a rainy day activity. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of local markets, view the vibrant colours of Indonesian ingredients and experience the fragrant smells of the food being prepared! Some of my favourites include Paon Cooking Class in Ubud, <a href=\"http:\/\/hujancookingclass.com\">Hujan Cooking Class<\/a> by Will Meyrick in Tabanan and the <a href=\"http:\/\/casalunabali.com\/casa-luna-cooking-school\/\">Casa Luna Cooking School<\/a> by Janet De\u2019Neefe in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/ubud?utm_source=vf-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bali-dos-and-donts\">Ubud<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The DON&#8217;Ts<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Tell people it\u2019s your first time in Bali<\/h3>\n<p>Often this is an indicator for local vendors to double their prices! Be aware that if you act like a tourist, you will be treated as one.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Drink tap water<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a mistake that can cost you a very upset stomach. Bottled water is sold everywhere, use it for brushing your teeth and drinking. If you can \u2013 help out the environment and buy a large water bottle (10 litres or more) and refill the bottles you buy initially.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Forget your toiletries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bad-1253889_1920-e1563866772983.jpg\" alt=\"toiletries\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sounds silly right? Well whilst most things you can get for a dollar or two in Bali compared to back home, things such as tampons, razors and non-hair-breaking shampoos and conditions are either difficult to come by or extremely over-priced (as they\u2019ve been imported). Another one \u2013 sunscreen!<\/p>\n<h3>4. Put your phone in your back pocket<\/h3>\n<p>An easy target for pick-pockets! And also likely to fall out if you jump on a bike.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Get stressed by the honking horns<\/h3>\n<p>This is simply a way of life in Bali and (believe it or not) something you will get used to. Often you will get a nice little surprise as you walk along the road with taxis beeping you to see if you need a lift, a polite head shake will move them on, in most cases however it is simply drivers warning that they are overtaking another vehicle. Find out more about Bali&#8217;s road rules <a href=\"https:\/\/grrrltraveler.com\/driving-in-bali\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Carry wads of cash on you when out and about<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_money-3431772_640.jpg\" alt=\"indonesia rupiah\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_money-3431772_640.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_money-3431772_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rsz_money-3431772_640-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the moment you arrive in Bali, you will feel like a millionaire. Most hotel rooms and villas have a safe in which you can put your passport jewellery etc. we recommend only taking a certain amount of cash with you each day. This will mean you aren\u2019t parading your 100s of thousands every time you open your wallet, which may put the price of things up substantially for you! It\u2019s also much safer should you get anything stolen.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Forget to cover up if you\u2019re a woman<\/h3>\n<p>Sounds a bit ridiculous to some of us, but it\u2019s important to respect the culture of the places you visit. Bali is used to tourists so in the main areas, bikinis are fine on the beach (though maybe put a sarong or clothes on for the walk\/ drive back to your villa). Wear conservative clothing if you\u2019re visiting any small villages\/ less tourist-populated areas, simply out of respect. Finally, completely cover up (shoulders and knees included) if you\u2019re visiting any temples or religious places. (Oh and on that note \u2013 don\u2019t visit at all if it\u2019s that time of the month!)<\/p>\n<h3>8. Spend your entire holiday in Seminyak\/ Kuta\/ Legian<\/h3>\n<p>Bali has a myriad of INCREDIBLE destinations that show the true culture of Indonesia. As beautiful as the touristy areas are, I always beg people to get out of the main areas even just for a few days. A few of my favourites? Keramas, Ubud and Medewi!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DO&#8217;s 1. Wear a helmet Both for protection and to avoid a run-in with the police! Bali Roads can be dangerous and messing with Balinese police is definitely not a fun Bali activity that I would recommend! 2. 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