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Monkey business...

by bladedragon

They steal from you (be it: specs, umbrellas, cameras, etc) and trade it for food.That's how they make business.Monkeys are everywhere in Bali, to name some are: Uluwatu, Ubud, etc.My advise is to keep all your loose items in a bag and hold it tight and wear contact lenses instead of specs hahaha...And if they ever managed to grab something from you, don't try to take it back by force.They have big and sharp teeth, I've seen monkey fights there and one of them got a long, deep flesh cut.

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respect the sacred areas

by paragianna75

When you want to enter the area of temples you have to be appropriate dressed : clothes that cover the lengs.Usually in temples entrance you can rent clothes and they give you also a cloth belt in bright colors.

give attention to the sea flags

by paragianna75

Before you decide to swim give attention to the flags.If there is a red flag that means there is a danger and you can swim on your own risk.Dont underestimate the not too big waves, when you get closer you will feel that is not a joke and it takes no more than a min for a accident to happen.

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Taxi

by tedandtina

Hiring a taxi for a day...Even with a pre-negotiated price, the driver we had for one day was trying to add excess airport charge of 16,000 per person for drop off at the airport (entrance fee)...at the end of our journey...conflicting- refused to pay without asking other drivers or airport official-then he suddenly backed off and left without a word.

The water looks great!! Is It Safe To Swim ??

by BesarRahasia

You know the feeling, it's hot, it's humid, you are relaxing on the beach, and you fancy a dip in the azure blue waters that look so inviting and refreshing. The waves look a little big, and there are plenty of surfers out there so it seems ok, you are a strong swimmer so off you go.Most of the time it's goint to be ok, as long as you are careful!! and aware of some of the dangers. Lets face it swimming in the sea isn't really safe in any place in the world It depends on which beach you are on.Kuta, Tuban, Legian, Seminyak beaches for example are not really good for swimming however there are areas which are better than others, these are usually marked with a YELLOW flag, that area is usually patolled by life guards, that doesn't make it safe, there are still undercurrents and the like which can pull you far out, it's just that someone should be looking. If there is a RED flag flying...

VENDORS

by RoyJava

We do know the v e n d o r s of the beaches area all over the world. Mostly poor locals who try to sell their belts, massages, hats, sunglasses, funny toys, towels, bonbons, bracelets necklaces, bikinis, earrings, paintings, gems, fake Rolex's, ice cream and so on!Nowadays these people are not anymore the poor locals and even Bali got overrun by pushing on men and women who can be aggressive, and also persistant.It can be annoying especially some of them are very rude.The vendors usually stay underneath the shady trees though you can find them anywhere, sometimes walking to ... wherever. So rest underneath a shady tree... and get overwhelmed by the beach vendors ... *lol*Just donot react in any way, ignore them when they get too close.One N O P E mostly is not enough although turn your face the other way will work! Donot get angry ... it won't work!

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Bird Flu:

by BesarRahasia

I get many many people asking me about "Bird Flu" and is it safe to come to Bali.My flippant answer is always "Are you coming to Bali to relax,on the beach, or by the pool, go sightseeing or some shopping; OR; are you coming to stay on a chicken farm in the remote parts of Bali."Seriously, Bali has had "Bird Flu" within it's population of domestic Fowl for 4 years now, and in those 4 years there have been 4 cases where people have died from it. All the cases were very recent, and all happened in some of the more remote areas of Bali well away from the touristy Areas. There have never been any reported cases in the whole world where Bird Flu has been passed from human to human.Unlike many other parts of the world affected by this disease Indonesia hasn't been able to get a grip on controling this, it is difficult for them to get the population to understand and accept that the only way to...

Aggressive monkeys

by Avya

Uluwatu is a beautiful place but be careful of the monkeys loitering around the area. My hunch is that the monkeys could be 'working' with some of the local touts there. The monkeys would make a grab for your glasses, and one of the locals would retrieve it from the monkey. The local will then 'reward' the monkey with some food. The local there will then return your glasses to you and ask for some money in return. Anything lower than Rp 20,000 and they would ask for more (coz they know your glasses cost more!)They also grab your cameras and camcorders, so be careful!!

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Money Changers too many zero's

by BesarRahasia

I know there are many other tips and warnings about changing your money from fellow VT'rs, but thought I would just add and reinforce the dangers.There are hundreds of places through out Bali, especially in the touristy areas (obvious statement), as you leave the arrivals area in the airport you can be sure that they are ok, and will not try to cheat. They are screened by the authority who cannot afford to let the more unscupulous dealers operate there, the rate of exchange is terrible compared to outside. Most hotels have money changing facilities the rates will be better than in the airport but still not as good as outside. Banks change money once again the rates are not so good, but they are safe,.Once on the outside there are changers everywhere, some are genuine and authorized, but it is difficult to tell (don't always believe the sign which says they are.Kodak photoshops are agents...

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$100 USD bills

by balisunshine

When bringing over cash,Make sure that your $100 dollars billsare not ripped, written on, scotched taped,and date from at least from 1996.In other words,that they are in good shape.Because of the traffic of counterfeit dollars around the world,certain requirements are asked of;when exchanging $100, $50, etc. USD Bills.

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