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DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE HEAT OF THE SUN

by DennyP

BALI Bali is certainly a very popular destination for lots of visitors especially Australians on Holidays. They flock to the Island of Bali in Indonesia to enjoy its great markets ,where everyone buys clothes, handbags, leather belts, and every conceivable item that are found in markets. The economy is inexpensive and travellers make the best of the cheap prices. Another big attraction is of course the Beaches and the surf. Many visitors also come for the good diving and snorkelling on the reefs. When at any of the many beaches to be found here make sure that you are using a strong sunscreen as the sun is fierce and the unsuspecting can get sunburnt very quickly. The most victims of bad sunburn are "snorkellers" as they don,t realise while in the water how badly they are being burnt. Cover all exposed skin with a strong sunscreen of at least 30+. and don't forget to re-apply after you...

CARRY A GOOD MOSQUITO & INSECT REPELLANT

by DennyP

When travelling anywhere in South East Asia I always carry a small day b/pack with the following neccessities..include:FOR THE HEAT: I carry a large bottle of water, a hat, a pair of sunglasses.I am never without a good reliable Mosquito and Insect Repellant as dengue fever and malaria are prevelant in most places here. MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE IT DAILY.. FOR THE WEATHER: A small poncho that covers me and my b/pack as tropical rainstorms can be something else.TOILETRIES: A packet of wetwipes, a small packet of tissues,(in case the roll is empty),lip balm,sunburn cream, and a moisturiser ELECTRICS: A charger for my digital cameras batteries,also an international powerpoint converter.and a spare camera card.. I ALWAYS Carry a self charging torch as most streets are not lit and many Temples are dark..

Acommon1 SAFE JOURNEY ANYWHERE

by acommon1

Common sense Acommon Travel rules as to where ever you go.#1. Don't go where you shouldn't go.#2. Follow the rule of law in the country that you reside.#3. Adhere to the rule of law from your home country.#4. Respect and "pre-" read up on the culture(s).#5. Gain some familiarity with the country's national language prior to your trip.#6. Practice the local language with the locals.#7. If concerned with lodging then don't do what isn't familiar to you.#8. Eat what has been cooked.#9. Drink bottled water that has a seal. Open it yourself.#10. Know your coordinates (esp. North & South). Memorize the major cross-roads prior to taking your trip. #11. Have a copy or two of your Passport in a safe place (either on you personally or in an emergency place).#12. Go electronic (with back up paperwork) when you can.#13. Be reluctant to share your full plans with strangers. #14. Be flexible.#15. How...

You May Need a Visa

by trisanna

Since 2004, the government has changed their entrance requirements. If you hold a western passport-it's likely you will have to pay for a visa. Some nationalities will still have to get a visa through the embassy. For a 3 day visa the cost is $10 USD. For 30 days it is $30 USD. You don't want to overstay your visa, otherwise you will be taken to a dark room and have to pay a very large fee. We witnessed this to a British traveler in Jakarta, when some customs officer thought we overstayed our 3 day visa. Which we hadn't. The below link, has information on what nationalities qualify for visa on arrival and costs.

Exchange currency in Bali

by gemini146

I was wondering why I had never heard any bad thing about exchanging money in Bali before I came here.Let's me tell you what happened.We tried 3 times at 3 agents on the long crowded street. How magic it is!- The first time: We gave a balinese man a 100$. He asked if we had smaller money. We checked and then gave him about 90$ ( 50$, 20$ and some smaller ones). A balinese checked our money then he said he couldn't change and gave money back - But only 80$ back. And he said It was all. Anyway, we must behave hard to get our money back from his back pocket.- The second time: We found another agent with a good rate and decided to exchange here/ Now 100$ again - We can have about 900000 rupiahs back. A balinese counted rupiahs and gave us with all 20000 rupiahs. so now it's like we must count 45 papers. Normally, I don't check or in fact I never check in detail. I got the first good...

Take a Taxi if alone in Jakarta, but be careful

by ullfri49

If alone in Jakarta I recommend to take a taxi! Special in evening time is a taxi better as all sorts of bus. If you longer in the country maybe it will be other, maybe special the Transjakarta busses are a good way. But as short time traveller is a taxi the best way. But be careful. It is not new (even the Infos in thejakartapost and so much vt-informations) - but try to use a trustable Taxi company and driver. It is said "Silverbird" or "Goldenbird" a quite shure. Avoid any "no name" transportation. For instance coming at friday evening from Soekarno Hatta Airport and all Taxis are out, you should better wait. Even be careful if you go to taxi company desk. It can be in the rushour, that they will give you a good driver and car.... but look if there is real a taxi! If not realizing at start time, and if you on the tollway, the driver will inform you- "Mister, we must next stop and take...

Pickpockets on Pelni boats

by lotharscheer

There are very good Pickpckets when you are entering or leaving a Pelni boat, bit its usual safe while on the journey. Wait until the main rush getting on or off the boat is over (if you don`t have a reservation, it`s in any way easyer to find a place when the boat is allready moving).

Uluwatu Temple Warning

by tiamsanit

The monkeys at Uluwatu Temple are very dangerous. In fact, they are trained to steal valuable things such as eyeglasses, camera pouch, earing, etc... (they won't steal your hat or sarong or scarf, because they're cheap) from tourist when they are busy taking picture. After you lost your thing, in my case, eyeglasses, suddenly the old man behind said "chuu!!!" and throw a bag of food to the monkey. The monkey drop my eyeglasses and grab the food. The old man climb the wall to pick the eyeglasses for me but not found, and pretending to look around the cliff, sound like they were thrown away down to the cliff. In fact, the monkey just drop my eyeglasses right near to the wall. (All these were for making you very worried and incresing price for the picking!) Finally he found it and bring it back to me in badly state. That damn creature bite my eyeglasses and scratch the lens. I was very...

DRESS CODES

by pangtidor

With a huge area and many ethnics around the country, there are mixed perceptions of Indonesia people on the dress codes. The dress code will not be a problem for the touristic spots (Bali, Jakarta, Jogyakarta, etc) or in the big cities. Nevertheless, try to be modest when you do not have any ideas about the local opinion at your destination. Skirts or shorts at the knee length will be acceptable generally. Be aware for the women dress codes in the moslem law areas like ACEH and BANTEN. See my other danger and warning tip : Moslem Law/Syariaat Areas. For visiting sacred places, like temples or the mosques, you have to cover your legs and shoulders. Wear the light cotton clothes because the weather could be humid and hot.

GET ACROSS THE STREET

by Onedragon

JUST WATCH WHEN TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET AND YOU ARE NOT AT THE CROSS WALK. ...ACTUALLY EVEN THERE !!!! IT CAN BE DANGEROUS .. .MOTORBIKES AND OTHER TRAFFIC ARE CONSTANTLY COMING AT YOU !!!! TAKE CARE AND RUN A LOT!!!!!

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