10 ideas for things to do in the Kuta area

Good list Nick,

Here is my list of 10 NOT to do:

1 Don’t buy take or get involed in any way with drugs

2 Dont travel without travel insurance

3 Dont travel anyware without credit card travel insurance (tortolagy I know) and passport and a basic first aid kit. Anything else you can buy when needed.

4 Dont get dehydrated - amazing but it does get hot and humid in Bali!

5 Dont spend your holiday drinking beer in a bar watching sport - you might as well stay at home. Travel around and see the whole island there is a lot out there.

6 Dont drive without a licence. It will normally work out cheaper to pay a driver than the Bali Police Christmas fund. I know Indonesia has a corruption problem but there is no need for you to encourage it.

7 Dont treat the locals like serfs just because they are poorer than you. I hate this and see it all the time.

8 Dont get ripped off but dont be mean. Just remember as soon as you think wow I could get rich doing this, then that is when you are getting conned.

9 Dont believe everything you are told! Just because you are on holiday does not mean everyone has suddenly lost the ability to lie!

10 Dont be stupid

But do have fun!!!

Do take Rupiah with you when traveling especially to the village. Keep small change on hand because it will be needed when riding public transportation or buying a drink in warung.
Don’t enter a temple during menstruation. When visiting a temple, always wear a sash or sarong and do not walk in front of people praying.
Do change your money only in banks or authorized money changers. When changing money, always insist on an official receipt at the time of the transaction and take your time to make sure the money received matches the total shown on the receipt.
Don’t attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach. There are red and yellow flags, swim between them.Don’t collect of corals or shells or the purchase of any items made from these materials. Also do not purchase any items made from endangered animal product.
Do reconfirm your flight at least 48 hours prior to your next flying. Please consider making a photocopy of your airline tickets and the identifying pages of your passport.
Don’t deal in or do drugs. A death penalty could await!
Do leave your important travel documents in your hotel safe and be careful with your belongings at all times. Make a list of all travelers’ checks and your credit card details. Store all of this data separately from your wallet. Having these details at hand will speed replacement in the event of loss.
Don’t attempt to hire a car or motorbike without full insurance. It is important to have travel insurance as it will cover you if you are involved in an accident.
Do drink only boiled, distilled or mineral water. Try to get yourself used to the local food, however the flavours sometimes unusual.
Don’t attempt to get in the way of the attendees when seeing processions though it’s a good chance to take a photograph.
Do respect local customs and traditions when visiting a temple. Please note that this is a land where prayer and religious festivals take center stage.
Don’t stand or sit higher than the offerings and the priest when visiting a temple.
Do show respect and avoid honking if you trapped behind the slow pace of local processions.
Don’t attempt to use a flash in your camera in front of the priest or people praying.
Do try to avoid stepping on offerings in the street and walk around them.
Don’t touch people’s heads. It is considered offensive. http://www.bali-agung-tours.com BALI TOURS SUPER SAVER !!!!!

Thanks for the great tips.