Traveling Tips and Tricks in Bali

1. Don't forget your credit cards and make sure that your credit cards are issued by major international banking institutions.
2. For more common currencies, please bring American Dollars and Indonesian Rupiah.
3. Learn and dare to bargain, you will find the skill very helpful as it would save your money in Bali. You wouldn't like it if you found out that you had overpaid some items you've bought.
4. Respect Balinese customs, rituals and sensibilities. Please follow the local rules and prohibitions.
5. Make sure that you bring your sun-blocks, don't let the heat burns your skin.
6. Make sure ou pick the right taxi, if you want to travel. Specify the taxi driver that you want the meter to run properly, get out from the taxi right away if the driver says that the meter is broken. There is a risk of you being charged with an excessive fare.
7. Visitor got lost easily in Bali, so make sure that bring a complete and comprehensive map of Bali. You may ask the local for directions, the Balinese are well known for their hospitality.
8. Bring a sufficient supply of prescription drugs. You may also purchase your medicine at local stores with "Apotek/Apotik" signs. Bring also any important items related to your medical history and your physician's contact information.
9. Keep small change with you, you'll never know how it will come in handy.
10. Dress casually, but please remember to dress properly when you visit religious places. Also remember to choose the right shoes that will comfort you while you're traveling.