2. Accommodation offers superb value, particularly if you are travelling on a budget. To ensure you get the best value for money, book ahead.
3. Getting around in Bali can be quite an experience, to say the least! Road rules are nonexistent and traffic can be downright dangerous. Dont assume that traffic will stop for you at a pedestrian crossing if you are on foot. If you are driving, the best piece of advice is to paraphrase a famous saying, When in Bali, drive like the Balinese.
4. Many of the luxury Bali hotels and villas will organize a driver for you, or you may choose to hire a bicycle if you dont have far to travel.
5. Tourist, you are bound to be hassled by local drivers shouting Transport? wherever you go. If you wish to hire a local driver, make sure he is clear about where you want to go and arrange a fixed price before you get in the car. Drivers are keen to barter with you, so it is customary to bargain until you get a price you are comfortable with.
6. And while were on the subject of bartering, its perfectly acceptable to barter in the local markets and stalls, but dont try it in the larger department stores the sales assistant may be quite offended.
7. Hawkers will descend on you from the moment you step outside your hotel, particularly if you are located in one of the major tourist areas. Although it may seem rude to you, the best advice is to ignore them altogether. Dont make eye contact or slow down to look at the merchandise they are selling unless you are interested in purchasing something, or being distracted for what may seem an eternity trying to get rid of them
8. However, a couple of words of Bahasa will help with that. Selamat pagi (good morning), tolong (please) and terima kasih (thank you) will take you a long way in East-West relations.
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