{"id":12826,"date":"2019-02-28T14:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T06:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/?p=12826"},"modified":"2026-01-02T15:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T07:27:16","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"First time in Bali &#8211; everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[Last update: Jan 2023]<\/p>\n<p>Bali! As exotic as it sounds, the island of Bali really is an amazing place where mysticism and modern trends go hand in hand. From sleepy fisherman&#8217;s villages to buzzing beach towns, vibrant party scenes and mystical traditional ceremonies, private luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/?utm_source=VB-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=links-article\">villas<\/a> to ancient temples and local warungs to exquisite restaurants, it is one small island but Bali has got everything any traveller could ever wish for! We&#8217;ve written extensively about Bali, so it can get overwhelming for first-timers. This article goes out to all of you<strong> Bali First Timers<\/strong> &#8211; travellers and holidayers out there &#8211; coming to <strong>Bali Island for the first time<\/strong> &#8211; here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Best_time_to_go_to_Bali\" title=\"Best time to go to Bali\">Best time to go to Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Visa_in_Bali\" title=\"Visa in Bali\">Visa in Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Currency_in_Bali\" title=\"Currency in Bali\">Currency in Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#What_do_you_need_to_pack_to_Bali\" title=\"What do you need to pack to Bali?\">What do you need to pack to Bali?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Hospitals_and_clinics_in_Bali\" title=\"Hospitals and clinics in Bali\">Hospitals and clinics in Bali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Whats_the_best_location_to_stay_in_Bali\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best location to stay in Bali?\">What&#8217;s the best location to stay in Bali?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#South_Bali\" title=\"South Bali\">South Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Central_Bali\" title=\"Central Bali\">Central Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#East_Bali\" title=\"East Bali\">East Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#North_Bali\" title=\"North Bali\">North Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#West_Bali\" title=\"West Bali\">West Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Islands_Around_Bali\" title=\"Islands Around Bali\">Islands Around Bali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#Whats_the_best_way_of_getting_around_Bali\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best way of getting around Bali?\">What&#8217;s the best way of getting around Bali?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#What_to_do_during_your_Bali_Holiday\" title=\"What to do during your Bali Holiday?\">What to do during your Bali Holiday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bali\/#8_handy_tips_and_advice_for_your_first_Bali_Holiday\" title=\"8 handy tips and advice for your first Bali Holiday\">8 handy tips and advice for your first Bali Holiday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_you_go\"><\/span>Before you go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new destination, a far-away destination, an exotic destination &#8211; it raises questions and we are here to provide the answers!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_go_to_Bali\"><\/span>Best time to go to Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13034\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19379372_1353278294786348_7539998-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19379372_1353278294786348_7539998-300x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19379372_1353278294786348_7539998-450x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19379372_1353278294786348_7539998.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19379372_1353278294786348_7539998-e1551161010838.jpg\" alt=\"First time Bali\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13034 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bali is beautiful all-year-round. Photo credit: gypsy_feet_escapes on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bali has got a <strong>pleasant, tropical climate all-year-round<\/strong> with warm\u00a0temperatures\u00a0around 28 degrees Celsius on average. There are 2 seasons in Bali: <strong>dry season\u00a0(May to September)<\/strong> and <strong>wet season (October to April)<\/strong>. During the dry season, there is little to no rain, the sea is cool and the nights are cooler as well. The wet season is more humid, the sea is warm and there is occasional heavy rainfall, usually not lasting all too long. No matter when you come over to Bali, there will be plenty of sunshine (even in rainy season).<\/p>\n<p>Useful articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/benefits-travelling-bali-rainy-season\/\">Benefits of travelling in Bali during the rainy season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/indoor-activities-for-kids-during-rainy-season\/\">Indoor activities for kids during rainy season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/rainy-season-activities-ubud\/\">Rainy Season Activites: 8 Things to Keep you Entertained in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_in_Bali\"><\/span>Visa in Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Citizens from 169 countries get a free tourist visa that&#8217;s valid for 30 days. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indonesia.travel\/sg\/en\/trip-ideas\/visa-free-for-169-countries-to-travel-to-indonesia\">more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency_in_Bali\"><\/span>Currency in Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/money-3431769_640-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/money-3431769_640-300x160.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/money-3431769_640-630x337.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/money-3431769_640-e1551161662889.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/money-3431769_640-e1551161662889.jpg\" alt=\"Currency in bali\" title=\"\" height=\"321\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13058\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The local currency in Bali and Indonesia is the<strong> Indonesian Rupiah<\/strong>. They come in 50,000 (blue) and 100,000 (red) notes from the machine. If you don&#8217;t pay attention, you will be spending a 100,000 note on something that actually costs Rp. 10,000 as the colour is quite similar. Yes, all those zeros can be confusing but you&#8217;ll get the hang of it! How nice is it to<strong> be a millionaire <\/strong>for a little while during your island stay \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Beware: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/credit-card-skimming-in-bali\/\">Credit Card Skimming in Bali<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_pack_to_Bali\"><\/span>What do you need to pack to Bali?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/how-best-to-prepare-and-pack-for-bali\/\">Travel Guide: How Best to Prepare and Pack for Your Trip to Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-eco-travel-guide\/\">Eco Travel in Bali: Top Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Impact in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>How many days should you spend in Bali?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Whether you are just popping over for the weekend, staying 1 week or you have an entire month to spend here on the island, Bali is perfect for any kind of holiday. <strong>Weekend trips, school-holiday getaways, honeymoons, long holidays, backpacking adventures<\/strong>. Bali island may be small but there are different regions to explore, each with their own beauty and charm. Here are some itineraries for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/experience-bali-week\/\">Experience The Best of Bali in One Week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/7-days-discovery-journey-bali\/\">10 days discovery journey to Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/3-days-bali\/\">What to do on a 3 days adventure in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hospitals_and_clinics_in_Bali\"><\/span>Hospitals and clinics in Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/travellers-guide-hospitals-and-medical-care-in-bali\/\">Travellers Guide: Hospitals and Medical Care in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_location_to_stay_in_Bali\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best location to stay in Bali?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12835\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12835\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bali-regions-e1551162755124.png\" alt=\"First time Bali\" height=\"341\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-12835 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Different regions in Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since this is your first time to Bali, It is nice to get a glimpse of the places first.\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Bali\"><\/span><strong>South Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Seminyak\u00a0<\/b>is a popular destination since there are so many boutiques, attractions, beach clubs, trendy restaurants, cafes, etc. It shares the similarity with Canggu whereas\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Canggu<\/b>\u00a0(where you will stay) has an additional touristic point: lush rice paddy fields! In these two places, there are much to explore but they are mainly hotspots like cafes, boutiques, restaurants, and clubs.In Canggu you can visit brunch cafes like\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/baked.co.id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/baked.co.id\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Baked<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/milubynook\/?hl=id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/milubynook\/?hl=id\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Milu<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.milkandmadu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.milkandmadu.com\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Milk and Madu<\/a>, and trendy restaurants like\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loveanchorcanggu\/?hl=id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loveanchorcanggu\/?hl=id\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Love Anchor<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saricanggu\/?hl=id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saricanggu\/?hl=id\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Sari<\/a>\u00a0(actually, there are so many chic and trendy restaurants you can visit along the way). They all are around 15-30 minutes drive from Villa Yenian depending on the traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Shall you want to move to the south to enjoy the salt air and breezing wind and white sand beaches,\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Uluwatu<\/b>\u00a0is the best place to enjoy all of this. I have been to several beaches like\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=nyang+nyang&amp;rlz=1C1ONGR_enID1005ID1005&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjquK-9jOb4AhW-T2wGHWrSA2oQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=nyang+nyang&amp;rlz=1C1ONGR_enID1005ID1005&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjquK-9jOb4AhW-T2wGHWrSA2oQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Nyang Nyang<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Nunggalan\/@-8.8454183,115.1022768,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd25a914ff1dc61:0xcc343fbccba7e24a!8m2!3d-8.8454398!4d115.1110316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Nunggalan\/@-8.8454183,115.1022768,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd25a914ff1dc61:0xcc343fbccba7e24a!8m2!3d-8.8454398!4d115.1110316\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Nunggalan Beach<\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pura+Luhur+Uluwatu\/@-8.829354,115.0840778,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd24ffc20cb8191:0xcb98d1ba7db0495!8m2!3d-8.8291432!4d115.0849069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pura+Luhur+Uluwatu\/@-8.829354,115.0840778,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd24ffc20cb8191:0xcb98d1ba7db0495!8m2!3d-8.8291432!4d115.0849069\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Pura Uluwatu<\/a>\u00a0for a cultural visit and also cliffs like\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dERifw1FqzBpN8mg8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dERifw1FqzBpN8mg8\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Karang Boma\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9r598hzxTZqo11WH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9r598hzxTZqo11WH7\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Jaran Hill<\/a>. The view is marvelous. I often come to Uluwatu to be in tune with the nature. Karang Boma is one lovely place for picnic and enjoying an intimate time with your family.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some useful articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seminyak<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/where-to-stay-in-seminyak-understanding-different-areas-in-balis-party-district\/\">Where to stay in Seminyak: Understanding different areas in Bali&#8217;s most popular district<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-20-villas-seminyak\/\">Top 20 holiday villas in Seminyak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-villas-in-seminyak-under-200\/\">10 Best villas in Seminyak under $200\/night<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/top-15-restaurants-seminyak\/\">15 of Seminyak&#8217;s Best Restaurants That Will Keep You Coming Back for More!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/vegan-restaurants-in-seminyak\/\">Vegan Restaurants in Seminyak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-organic-food-seminyak\/\">16 Best Organic Cafes in Seminyak<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canggu<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/canggu-travel-guide\/\">Canggu Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-canggu-villas\/\">12 Private stays that you&#8217;ll love: Our pick for the Best Canggu Villas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/8-casual-cafes-to-brunch-at-in-canggu\/\">8 Casual Cafes to Brunch at in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-surf-guide-the-best-surf-schools-in-canggu\/\">Best surf schools in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/must-try-vegan-eats-in-canggu\/\">Must-try Vegan Eats in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/family-fun-in-canggu\/\">Family Fun in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/24-hours-canggu\/\">24 Hours in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sanur<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/sanur-travel-guide\/\">Sanur Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-villas-in-sanur\/\">8 Best villas in Sanur for the perfect Bali trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nusa Dua <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/nusa-dua-travel-guide\/\">Nusa Dua Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jimbaran <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/jimbaran-travel-guide\/\">Jimbaran Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Bali\"><\/span><strong>Central Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to have a cultural-dense vacation (where you will stay), you can visit\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Ubud<\/b>. There are cultural sites in Ubud like Saraswati Temple or move further east to<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">\u00a0Karangasem<\/b>\u00a0like\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pura+Agung+Besakih\/@-8.3725425,115.4503616,17z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x2dd21cbe3748b2b7:0xbfc39798cd1bb4a!2sPura+Agung+Besakih!8m2!3d-8.3725751!4d115.4525169!3m4!1s0x2dd21cbe3748b2b7:0xbfc39798cd1bb4a!8m2!3d-8.3725751!4d115.4525169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pura+Agung+Besakih\/@-8.3725425,115.4503616,17z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x2dd21cbe3748b2b7:0xbfc39798cd1bb4a!2sPura+Agung+Besakih!8m2!3d-8.3725751!4d115.4525169!3m4!1s0x2dd21cbe3748b2b7:0xbfc39798cd1bb4a!8m2!3d-8.3725751!4d115.4525169\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Pura Besakih<\/a>. Ubud also has lovely brunches and restaurants such as\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zestubud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.zestubud.com\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Zest<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tHUC2saaeo9kD8En8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tHUC2saaeo9kD8En8\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Green Kubu<\/a>, and my favorite one is the newly open restaurant called\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KXApWY98iWbfirb47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KXApWY98iWbfirb47\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Bali Green Sunset\u00a0<\/a><\/b>where you can view the large and lush rice paddy field right in front of your meal. Karangasem holds beauty in its height and sea.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13025\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50338263_149223869408733_1368136117909643122_n-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50338263_149223869408733_1368136117909643122_n-300x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50338263_149223869408733_1368136117909643122_n-450x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50338263_149223869408733_1368136117909643122_n.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50338263_149223869408733_1368136117909643122_n.jpg\" alt=\"first time in Bali\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13025\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balinese statues at Tirta Empul Water Temple just outside of cultural Ubud. Photo credit: federicoandzahra on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ubud<\/strong>\u00a0:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/ubud-travel-guide-exploring-the-cultural-heart-of-bali\/\">Ubud Travel Guide: Exploring the cultural heart of Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-villas-ubud\/\">16 Best Villas in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/dining-ubud-exotic-eats\/\">Dining in Ubud: 9 Exotic Eats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/vegetarian-food-ubud\/\">Go Green: Vegetarian Eats in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/grab-a-cuppa-7-cafes-to-get-your-daily-coffee-in-ubud\/\">Grab a Cuppa: 7 Cafes to Get Your Daily Coffee in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-dance-addicts-where-to-salsa-in-ubud\/\">Travel Guide for Dance Addicts: Where to Salsa in Ubud?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/go-zen-meditation-classes-and-retreats-in-ubud\/\">Go Zen: Meditation Classes and Retreats in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/live-music-venues-ubud\/\">11 Live Music Venues in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/top-10-things-to-do-in-ubud\/\">Top 10 things to do in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/ubud-events-spiritual\/\">Ubud for the Spiritually Inclined: Kirtan, Ecstatic Dance &amp; More<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/week-ubud-must-dos-balis-cultural-heart\/\">7 things TO DO in Ubud: how to spend a fantastic week in Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/yoga-cafes-and-more-a-one-day-itinerary-for-ubud\/\">Yoga, Cafes and More: A One Day Itinerary for Ubud<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bedugul<\/strong> &#8211; A village in the highlands of Central Bali, close to Pura Ulun Beratan Temple, Bedugul Market and the Botanical Gardens of Bedugul.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kintamani<\/strong> &#8211; Northeast from Ubud, you will find Kintamani, featuring stunning views of Mount Batur and its crater lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East_Bali\"><\/span><strong>East Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Move further East to the\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Amed\/@-8.3354177,115.6422827,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd2007d2b57f8e1:0x9178b79de46df737!8m2!3d-8.3354249!4d115.6576354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Amed\/@-8.3354177,115.6422827,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd2007d2b57f8e1:0x9178b79de46df737!8m2!3d-8.3354249!4d115.6576354\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amed\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tulamben,+Kec.+Kubu,+Kabupaten+Karangasem,+Bali\/@-8.2991281,115.5532918,11.71z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd1ff5d1e36e1ff:0x5030bfbca831720!8m2!3d-8.3124043!4d115.5799503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tulamben,+Kec.+Kubu,+Kabupaten+Karangasem,+Bali\/@-8.2991281,115.5532918,11.71z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd1ff5d1e36e1ff:0x5030bfbca831720!8m2!3d-8.3124043!4d115.5799503\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Tulamben<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Karangasem<\/b>\u00a0to enjoy a truly tropical diving experience and snorkeling to see the precious marine life! I have personally stayed in this area and enjoyed snorkeling. It was fun and the colorful corals and fishes were beautiful! It is 2 hours ride from Seminyak.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13026\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51113250_2014552438664018_7623849211369234133_n-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51113250_2014552438664018_7623849211369234133_n-300x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51113250_2014552438664018_7623849211369234133_n-450x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51113250_2014552438664018_7623849211369234133_n.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51113250_2014552438664018_7623849211369234133_n-e1551164426991.jpg\" alt=\"First time in Bali\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13026 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The peaceful village of Amed guarded by the almighty Mount Agung. Photo credit: the_ancient_healer on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Candidasa <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/candidasa-travel-guide\/\">Candidasa Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amed <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/amed-travel-guide\/\">Amed Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Padang Bai<\/strong>&#8211; The main gateway to Gili Island. Padang Bai also features some beautiful beaches where you can go snorkelling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tulamben &#8211;<\/strong> Close to Amed, famous for its snorkelling and diving spots, including a shipwreck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Bali\"><\/span><strong>North Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also visit the North to enjoy swimming with the dolphins in\u00a0<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Lovina\/@-8.1609432,115.0188036,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd19b40a35dbf07:0x7500ee0f7e30527c!8m2!3d-8.161141!4d115.0243566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pantai+Lovina\/@-8.1609432,115.0188036,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2dd19b40a35dbf07:0x7500ee0f7e30527c!8m2!3d-8.161141!4d115.0243566\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Lovina<\/a>! For Karangasem, you can visit <a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ipJPUE3j9yUPV39n9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ipJPUE3j9yUPV39n9\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Taman Ujung<\/a>. I visited this place last week and it was so beautiful! There are historical buildings and lush park and waters. You can also see the sea from the top. After that, you can stroll around from there to go to\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Amed<\/b>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13027\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50107767_757516674613385_3769483199854930891_n-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50107767_757516674613385_3769483199854930891_n-300x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50107767_757516674613385_3769483199854930891_n-450x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50107767_757516674613385_3769483199854930891_n.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50107767_757516674613385_3769483199854930891_n-e1551164491203.jpg\" alt=\"Lovina first time in Bali\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13027 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dolphins in the sea at Lovina, North Bali<strong>.<\/strong> Photo credit: sann_travel on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lovina<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/lovina-travel-guide\/\">Lovina Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Singaraja<\/strong> &#8211; the old capital city and the busiest town of the north.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Bali\"><\/span><strong>West Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13028\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51700346_633838443703545_5838525063649696663_n-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51700346_633838443703545_5838525063649696663_n-300x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51700346_633838443703545_5838525063649696663_n-450x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51700346_633838443703545_5838525063649696663_n.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51700346_633838443703545_5838525063649696663_n.jpg\" alt=\"first time in BAli\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13028\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>The magical underwater world of Bali @ Menjangan Island northwest Bali.<\/strong> Photo credit: rakastradlin on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pemuteran<\/strong> &#8211; A remote and peaceful area bordering West Bali National Park and the main gateway to get to Menjangan Island<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menjangan Island<\/strong> &#8211; The best snorkelling and diving spots in Bali<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gilimanuk<\/strong> &#8211; The portal town to get from Bali to Java<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balian<\/strong> &#8211; A famous yet very peaceful and remote surfing haven<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mengwi<\/strong> &#8211; Another awesome surfing spot, far away from everyone and everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Islands_Around_Bali\"><\/span><strong>Islands Around Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/travel-guide-to-gili-trawangan\/\">Travel Guide to Gili Trawangan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/nusa-lembongan-travel-guide\/\">Nusa Lembongan Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/where-to-stay-in-bali\/\">where to stay in Bali.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_of_getting_around_Bali\"><\/span>What&#8217;s<strong> the best way of getting around Bali?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/scooter-rental-in-bali\/\">A complete guide to scooter rental in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-taxi-guide\/\">An expert&#8217;s guide to taking taxis in Bali [updated]<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kura Kura Bus: In the south of Bali and in Ubud, you can also make use of the Kura Kura Bus. A <strong>free shuttle service<\/strong> running from local hot spots in town such as the beach, supermarkets and shopping malls. Check out the schedule<a href=\"http:\/\/kura2bus.com\/page\/bus_lines\"> here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seektotravel.com\/travel-blog\/private-car-driver-bali-tips\">Hire a private driver<\/a> &#8211; This option comes in handy when you want to plan a day trip in Bali.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_during_your_Bali_Holiday\"><\/span><strong>What to do during your Bali Holiday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are endless things to do and places to see. Check our guide for more detailed information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-beach-guide\/\">Bali Beach Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-waterfalls-guide\/\">Waterfalls in Bali Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-temples-guide\/\">Balinese Temples Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/10-things-not-to-miss-in-bali\/\">10 things not to miss in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/swim-sand-sunshine-balis-best-beach-clubs\/\">Swim, sand, sunshine: Bali&#8217;s Best Beach Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/best-spas-in-bali\/\">18 Best Spas in Bali: where to get the most satisfying massage in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/romantic-activities-bali-budgets\/\">Romantic activities in Bali for all budgets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-chocolate-guide\/\">Chocolate in Bali: The Complete Guide for a Chocolate Holiday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/sunrise-trek-mount-batur-volcano\/\">Weekend Wanderlust: A Sunrise Trek Up Mount Batur Volcano<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/weekend-wandering-campuhan-ridge\/\">Weekend Wanderlust: A nature trek on Campuhan Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_handy_tips_and_advice_for_your_first_Bali_Holiday\"><\/span>8 handy tips and advice for your first Bali Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13007\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6559783553_ba9cf097f5_b-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6559783553_ba9cf097f5_b-300x225.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6559783553_ba9cf097f5_b-600x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6559783553_ba9cf097f5_b.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6559783553_ba9cf097f5_b.jpg\" alt=\"First time in Bali\" height=\"450\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-13007\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balinese street offerings: Do not step on them! Photo credit: Bartwatching on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These tips might come in handy for you First Time in Bali Holiday<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bargain!<\/strong>\u00a0Always bargain when you go shopping at traditional markets. It is not rude, you are not cheap &#8211; it is simply part of the local culture and it is almost awkward not to bargain at all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be mindful of the street offerings.\u00a0<\/strong>They are beautiful handmade baskets made from coconut leaves with flowers, cookies, cigarettes, incense and other snacks for the Gods inside. <strong>Don&#8217;t step on them!\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/offerings-canangs\/\">Learn more about canang here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid little money exchange offices.\u00a0<\/strong>These places are famous for scams. They will count the money in front of your eyes but somehow, you&#8217;re missing 1 or 2 notes in the end. Go to licenced exchange offices or take money directly from the bank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress code &#8211; dress respectfully! <\/strong>When you visit small towns and especially when entering temples or visit governmental offices such as immigration, make sure to cover your shoulders and knees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inform yourself<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>about special celebration days such as Nyepi.\u00a0<\/strong>This is a day of absolute silence and it is unique in this world. The airport is closed and nobody is allowed on the streets.\u00a0 The night before Nyepi is when the exciting Ogoh-Ogoh &#8216;Demon&#8217; Paradise takes place. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/nyepi-day-in-bali-2018\/\">Read all about Nyepi and Ogoh Ogoh\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Download the Go-Jek\u00a0app.\u00a0<\/strong>Go-Jek is native to Indonesia. It is the simplest way of getting yourself around cheaply, ordering your favourite food, arranging a direct in-villa massage and more. Read more about Go-Jek and how it works <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/go-jek-app-delivers-anything-to-your-door\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Bring your international drivers licence.\u00a0<\/strong>This one goes out to all of you planning to rent a scooter and drive around the island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get familiar with the language.\u00a0<\/strong>It will be nice to be able to say some words in Indonesian. So, while you are on the plane, you can do a little practising. Here are some other words that may come in handy\n<ul>\n<li>Ya \u2013 Tidak\u00a0<em>(ya \u2013 tee-dak)<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; yes \u2013 no<\/li>\n<li>Terima Kasih <em>(te-ree-ma ka-seeh)\u00a0<\/em>&#8211;\u00a0Thank you (you can also say &#8216;makasih&#8217;)<\/li>\n<li>Sama Sama <em>(saa-maa saa-maa)<\/em>&#8211; you are welcome<\/li>\n<li>Permisi <em>(per-mee-see)<\/em>&#8211; excuse me<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/?utm_source=VB-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=links-article\">villa collection in Bali<\/a>. 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