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10 Things You Should Do While You're In Bali

by Linda
  1. Pamper yourself

    Bali is of course the island of relaxation. So while you’re here, it’s easy to take good care of your mind, body and soul. Head over to the spa for a treatment or even get a massage on the beach. It doesn’t matter as long it’s all about you.

  2. Visit a temple (or two)

    Sniff in some culture and visit a Temple. And maybe even two. But it’s not necessary to visit them all, as they’re all quite similar and other than that, there are thousands of them...

  3. Go shopping

    Shops are everywhere in Bali, especially in the Kuta area. And goods are probably a lot cheaper then back home, so go ahead and throw some money around. But... make sure you improve your bargaining skills first!

  4. See a (Kecak) dance

    Ah, some more culture! Yes, Bali has lots of it and you shouldn’t miss the famous Kecak Dance. There are several places where you can witness them, but the Kecak dance at the Uluwatu Temple while the sun is setting, is one of the tourist favorites.

  5. Laugh at monkeys

    Who doesn’t love monkeys? The Monkey Forest in Ubud is one of the best places to see these cheeky monkeys. Laugh at their hilarious human-like habits, but don’t let them laugh at you. Leave your valuables at home and don’t try to pet them. It’s their kingdom, and you’re their guest.

  6. See a beautiful sunset

    The days are hot in Bali and the best way to cool down is taking a dip in the sea. Hang around a bit longer and you might catch the sun going down in a gradating sky. Bali’s sunsets are known to be quite spectacular.

  7. Run through the Rain

    Though the Raining Season is almost over, there still can be some rainy days planned for us. No worries, often it only rains for a few hours and those drops can be quite refreshing! Just enjoy the sight of it or run through it, if you dare. The only thing about it is that you might get drenched!

  8. Eat, eat & eat!

    Eating is fun. Especially when it’s only costing you a few Dollars/Euro. Bali has great food to offer. Look for a local warung (=restaurant) where other tourists are eating, that’ll probably mean it’s safe to eat there (you don’t want to get ‘Bali Belly’). And if you’re craving for some familiar dishes, head over to the famous ‘Eat Street’ named Laksmana or Oberoi. Here you can find popular restaurants with a more international menu. And, still super affordable! Selamat Makan (bon appetit)!

  9. Spot some playful dolphins

    Most of the tourist hang around in the south of Bali, like Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua... Want to see more? Plan a trip to Lovina for example. Here you can spot playfull dolphins right next to you. It’s a long ride, but if you mix it up with some sightseeing, it is really doable and you get a glimpse of the ‘real Bali’.

  10. Plan your next trip!

    Well, you don’t have to book now, but you will probably be heading back to Bali in the near future. Bali seems to be a magnet for people. So don’t worry if you don’t have enough time to do everything you want to do, just do it the next time you’re in Bali!

This article is published in THE MAG 1 APR 2008.
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