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 by Hexepatty
good. Bring EMPTY bags too. You will buy much stuff. If you don't buy, you will regret it. I'm not a shopper. 11 years ago, on my first trip (when I WAS a poor backpacker) I didn't buy anything. I made up for it on this trip, big grin!!!
Sneakers (tennies) and cotton socks & tevas/birks... That's about all you need. Clothing wise: Tanks and shorts and a decent sarong for Temple Hopping (Sash too!) I wore dresses also, however.
Mossie spray & lotion (Deng and Malaria are a reality, particularly in rainy season). Suntan lotion as well. You can naturally buy it in Bali, but it may not be the variety you have at your own store.
This was my 1st totally digital photo trip. I brought two 128 cards and took about 350 photos over 8 days. Didn't quite fill them up & took Hi-Resolution. Had no problem recharging my batteries w/ the transformer provided at the hotel jayakarta (had to take the TV plug out, and put my re-charger in.) I had 3 sets of re-charge. batteries - I traveled w/ 2 sets (one in camera; one as reserve) and had one at the hotel charged. Never had a problem with this method.
Pack VERY lite, in short. Buy your clothes there. Listen up women: all those rayon dresses I buy here in Hawaii that come from Bali?! I found them their for 1/3 the price. In some cases 1/5 the price: I literally bought a BEAUTIFUL dress for $5USD. I can wear it to work. On the Hi-End Side, I bought a LOVELY ensemble (dress w/ jacket) for $35. Bought a couture-quality sundress (lots of detail and hi-end fabric) for $40. Don't Pack Clothes, again... Just BUY them there! You can also have sarongs made or purchase off the street. Leave a Comment
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A good tip I read in a video magazine is, put your camera equipment in an old diaper bag when travelling, or something similar, so it's not too appealing to thieves. Make sure it has enough cushioning, though. Leave a Comment
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 Bye Bye Hair Spray by runwitme
Here’s a tip on what NOT to pack into your hand-carry luggage.
Aerosol spray (hair-spray, insect repellent, perfume) and sharp objects (scissors, penknife, forks, knitting needles) are not permitted into the cabin.
If in doubt, ask the airlines personnel at the check in counter, otherwise your stuff will be displayed among other confiscated items at the terminal gate (see picture – these are the actual stuff not allowed to be hand carried into the cabin). Leave a Comment
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 Late night swim by rockadolly
Bring light clothing. Tees, tank tops, and shorts are essentials! And you might wanna bring your fave sarong (tho there're huge numbers of small shops that sell beautiful but cheap ones). But don't forget to bring a light sweater or a waterproof jacket! you don't want your trip to be bumped by changing weathers, do you?! (especially if you plan on visiting the mountains in Bali) and ofcourse don't leave your swimsuits at home!
There're a lot of small shops (7-11 alike) around Bali (mostly in the most crowded towns). But i'm sure u don't wanna forget your toothbrush or any of your other essential items. As for med. supplies... i'd recommend on bringing your own (the ammount? you decide -> considering on how long you'll travel). There're several 'big' hospitals in the major town, among them are 2 (maybe even more) international ones. And there're also clinics all around Bali.
It's always kodak moments here no matter where you go! So please, don't forget to bring your cameras and/or video cams! If you run out of films, there're shops that carries them! no worries! Most of these shops also have those disposable cams (in case you decide to leave your cams at home...which is unclever =] ). So strike a pose, and make sure that you don't blcok the scene ;)
Bali is not all about beaches! There're mountains, villages, lakes, falls (as in water), rivers, and forests! Those of you who loves outdoor activities, it'd be quiet impossible for you to just stay in your hotel room! Surfing and other kinds of water sports, white water rafting, hiking, diving, snorkling, camping, you name it! And the best thing is... you don't really have to bring your own equipments! You can rent them on the spot for a reasonable price. In some places, you can even bargain! Leave a Comment
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Remember to put 150,000.00 Rp in your passport for departure tax
Take USD$25 for your Visa on arrival - make sure they are crisp, clean, undamaged new notes. Leave a Comment
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Bali is easily one of those places that one could literally fly to with nothing in tow except your passport, the clothes on your back, and of course, some money! In fact, it makes perfect sense to come to Bali with little or no other packed clothes and shop here, as Indonesia in general is regarded as a major textile production center and all the clothes one would need for a tropical climate can be found in Bali and in all fashions, and at a great price.
I know quite a number of regular visitors to Bali who do just that, and rather than pack any conventional luggage they load up their suitcases with coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, toys, and pre-natal vitamins to present as gifts to the schools and villages where they have formed long lasting relationship with more needy Balinese families.
Toiletries, cosmetics, personal care items, meds...virtually anything the tourist could possibly need are easily available here and at very reasonable prices. Even families traveling with young children, including infants, can easily find all they could possibly need.
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The Balinese people are extremely friendly and generous....and they love to trade! They also love "American" paraphenalia, for instance t-shirts with your city's name on them or well-known sports teams or landmarks. That kind of stuff. Also other 'American style' items are of interest.
Someone shared this tip with me before I went. Being from Chicago, I was able to go to a local thrift store and find plenty of Bulls t-shirts. I also brought personal trinkets to possibly trade.
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I made friends with several natives and hung out with them quite a bit. As a show of gratitude for our meeting and our friendship, we always traded things. I gave away all the t-shirts and they were all very happily received. In trade I got wonderful native items. A beautifully woven basket, some jewelry, two very lovely woven sarongs.
There was one friend who was my best friend in Bali. We did everything together. When I left I gave some personal items to him. He was a leathersmith, so he made me a custom belt with our names in Balinese stamped on it, as well as a handmade wallet and doll.
Really, I can't stress this enough, bring stuff you plan to give away and you will be glad you did! Leave a Comment
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Bali has one of the most humid climates I have encountered. Remember to pack light breathable fabrics and be prepared for frequent showers. Leave a Comment
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 bali sunset by pianomany2k
You will invariably find that you don't need as much clothing as you thought because you are always in your bathing suit. Besides you can buy a whole new wardrobe for a small sum or even have a local tailor make you anything you can dream up.
Everything is available but sunscreen is about double the cost at home.
Have your film developed in Bali. Its cheap and fast and you won't have to worry about the security machines messing it up.
Don't camp.
Bring any extra clothing or old eyeglasses for gifts. Eyeglass frames cost a months wages and many go without due to cost. If you are in doubt who to give it to just ask your hotel personnel or the waiters or waitresses in the local restaurants or any of the vendors on the beach....no problem. Leave a Comment
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