TIPS TRAVELING in BALI

Currency

Indonesia Currency is called Rupiah (Rp). The Rupiah Notes are 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 and Coins 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000.
If you bring American Dollars (US$) to Indonesia and Bali for further transaction, please kindly noted that the following terms of US Currency/ US Dollar which not be accepted in major banks or companies as follows:

• Series Number with CB and DB code are not accepted
• Year making is lowest than 2004 are not accepted
• Money where there is its streak / illegally written/in a state of tearing/ its picture in looked to be turn tail is not accepted

Money Changer

A lot of small money changer shop are available in the island and run an illegal business which might lose your money after changing. The modus of operandi this shop is putting the exchange rate are more higher than the market exchange rate which able to deceive you and building the interest to change your money there. Once you are changing the money, some shop staff will surround you and having nice talk to deceive you when the money calculation. Therefore in order to save your money we recommend you to change the money in the bank or in the hotel cashier although the exchange rates are below than the market exchange rate. In case you have been rash to change the money at the illegal shop, please be assuring:

• Bring your own calculator
• Account your money before presenting to them
• Calculate the rate in your own calculator and compare with them
• Calculate the money (Rupiah) after given by the staff accurately
• If the money is not correct, ask to them the rest or call the nearest security or police

Accommodation
Bali as a tourist destination has a lot of choice for accommodation from the high class until the lowest one which more popular called LOSMEN/GUEST HOUSE. The availabilities of the accommodation are based on the choice of location, hotel classification, facilities etc.

Credit Cards
Majority of credit card are accepted by most of the hotel including the bar, restaurant and shop in Bali a long with American dollar travel check

Driving License
If you wish to rent a car or motor bike you must be over than 18 years old and posses an International Driver's License or license from ASEAN countries.

Getting Around
There is a lot of transportation available in this island from self-drive cars, taxis and hotel courtesy cars. Many taxis do not have meter account so you may to negotiate the price before having abroad. Local transportation which is called 'Bemo' is a unique form of transport. Please ask the price/fare before join the Bemo to get your destination. A lot of Motorcycles can also be hired in many places and ensure you have to check the complete papers of the motorbike and insurance cover of the motorbike. On the way driving the motorbike, you must use the helmet to secure you head of accident otherwise the police will stop your way immediately. Some of motorbikes are manually gear and rest of them automatically. Please do practice before starting to drive it. Traveling a round Bali are very easy to located the destination, due to Bali is a small island and not much road should be remember and if you having loss the way, the Balinese will very happy to show you the way on every your request. Stop you car or motorbike and say to them with a short language or just simple to say the destination name. Please don't forget to bring the Bali Map to guide your travel in this island.

Best Spa in Bali
Bali Spa offers the body treatment, husk and face and also rejuvenates the soul with the smooth touch in comfortable spa room or spa villa full of relaxation. You will find your real life and far away from daily stress. We recommends the best spa in Bali Island which you can choose and experience the treatment to perform the prestigious life of refresh and relaxations. (by agung magazine)

Watch Out……!!!!!!!!!

Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a kind of virus which are transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito, rainy seasons are usually the time where these pesky pest breeds. Trough this year, hospitals are reporting that they are getting dengue infected patients almost for the year round. The symptoms of dengue are high fever, severe headache, backache, joint pains, nausea and vomiting, eye pain, and rash.

How to Avoid:

• Put insect (mosquito) repellent lotion on your skin
• Put mosquito coil in room (careful, it can be a fire hazard)
• Anti mosquito spray  in room (leave the room after spraying for at least an hour)

Bali Belly

Trying new food is a hobby of mine!!!!

Experiencing the unique and deferent food from different places in the world is like trying to do something new for the first time. Even tough trying new food is a great, we must always remember our stomach may not be able to accept new kind of food. This why we recommend you to let the spices and chili low, and more importantly, make sure the food you are eating is hygiene!!!!

Most Bali Belly case begin abruptly. The illness usually results in increased frequency, volume, and weight of stool consistency also is common. Typically, a traveler experiences four to five loose or watery bowel movements each day. Other commonly associated symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, fever, urgency and malaise. Most cases benign and resolve in 1-2 days without treatment. (by kasih ibu hospital)