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  1. Welcome to Bali!

    Help understanding pricing in Bali. I recently booked a spa treatment at a hotel in Bali. The treatment I booked had a listed price of "IDR 725.000 net/pax" with no note like "prices are in thousand rupiah". But, when I got the confirmation of my appointment, it said the treatment would cost "IDR 7.250.000++/pax".

  2. 32 Brutally Honest Tips Before Visiting Bali For First Timers 2024 Guide

    Best things about visiting Bali. In this Bali travel guide, we're going to start off by sharing the pros for visiting Bali. The natural beauty of the island, combined with the local cuisine and yoga studios dotted around the jungle, it's no wonder many people have an amazing time when they visit Bali Indonesia. 1. No jet lag!

  3. 5-Day Itinerary in Bali for First-Timers

    Bali travel tips to know before planning your 5-day trip to Bali Bali time zone. Bali is in UTC+08:00 time zone, ... Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Email. About the author Iulia Vasile. Iulia is a travel expert, blogger, engineer, freelance copywriter, and a curiosity-driven personality. She sees travel as the ultimate tool for self-improvement ...

  4. My Trip to Bali Didn't Look Like the Vision Instagram Had Sold Me on

    Tourism is the biggest industry in Bali: It makes up about 80% of Bali's economy. From January to October 2018, Bali welcomed 5.16 million foreign visitors. But with that level of tourism comes a ...

  5. 12 things to know before going to Bali

    Lighten the load on your wallet by purchasing your repellent in Bali and opting for bug sprays made in Asia. Popular (and much cheaper) Asian brands you'll find throughout Indonesia include Soffell (snap up the surprisingly pleasant floral-scented version if you can). 5. Avoid traveling during peak times.

  6. The Ultimate Bali Itinerary: How To Plan The Perfect Trip To Bali

    According to Bali.com, "The best time to come to Bali is April, May, June and September, just before and just after high season. It's still the dry season, it's slightly less humid, and room prices and villa rentals can be 30-50% cheaper than during high season.

  7. One Week in Bali: The Perfect Travel Itinerary

    Day 1: Visit Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Explore Ubud Market. Day 2: Visit Rice Fields and Temples in North Bali. Day 3: Waterfall Adventures. Day 4: Day Tour and Visit the Temple of Lempuyang Luhur. Day 5: Nusa Penida Day Trip. Day 6: Explore the Uluwatu Cliffs and Temple. Day 7: Find the Best Beach in Uluwatu.

  8. Where To Go In Bali: 19 All-Time Favourite Destinations

    Favourite Bali Destination of Gábor from Surfing the Planet. 19. Bedugul Mother Temple. Bedugul, with its misty mountains, crystal clear lakes, and lush green paddy fields, was definitely my favourite place in Bali. Add to all of this a gorgeous-looking temple and you have the perfect holiday destination.

  9. 17 things NOT to do in Bali: common tourist mistakes to avoid

    So make sure everything is safely tucked away in your bag. You can read in more detail about the best places to see monkeys in Bali here. Keep your valuables away from the monkeys. 5. Drink the tap water. One of the most important things NOT to do in Bali is to drink tap water unfiltered.

  10. 10 Simple Do's and Don'ts in Bali to NOT Look Like a Tourist

    3. Don't bother heading to Kuta. If you take away only one tip from these do's and don'ts in Bali, let it be this: Stay away from Kuta. Kuta is Bali's mecca for drunken "bules" (foreigners), tourist traps, bars, and club scene that offers nothing of Bali's real and natural beauty. Even the beach is underwhelming.

  11. 27 Insanely Useful Travel Tips For Bali, Indonesia

    One of the top Bali travel money tips is to get your head around the currency before you go. The currency in Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The smallest denomination of the Indonesian Rupiah is 1,000 and the largest is 100,000, meaning you are probably going to feel like a millionaire. 100,000 bank notes can be difficult to break, unless ...

  12. Bali Travel Tips from an Insider

    A trip to Bali promises not only sun, beach, sights and delicious food. You travel to Bali to find a unique attitude to life: Sunshine in your heart. As soon as you meet the first Balinese, you feel directly what makes Bali the dream spot for emigrants from all over the world - the incredible friendliness, hearty laughter, great love and gratitude, coupled with the wonderful nature and power ...

  13. Is Bali Worth Visiting? An Honest Look at the Pros and Cons of Bali

    Friendly People. The people in Bali are generally very friendly and are always smiling. Balinese people don't earn very much money and the minimum wage is around 2,297,968 IDR per month, which is roughly $148. It's not very much money at all, and yet the Balinese people always seem to be very positive.

  14. Pros & Cons of Living in Bali from an Expat

    Unless you're eating at a Western-style place, expect to be given a spoon and a fork, regardless of the dish. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are considered the "new" i.e. less touristy, spot to go in Bali - In comparison to overdeveloped spots like Tegallalang Rice Fields. 4. Con: The Island is Always Changing.

  15. Travel Insurance For Bali

    The upgrade will increase the price of your travel insurance plan cost by about 50% but gives you the liberty to cancel your trip for any reason and make a claim. Reimbursement for this is ...