Monday, July 03, 2006

Bali – Her Common Features

Being a traveler it doesn’t take me long to notice the common features found in Bali. Here are some of the commonest stuff the moment you step your foot in beautiful Bali.

Motorcycles – oh yes! they are more of them than cars, there are for hire, used by both tourists and Balinese, and the most convenient vehicle to go around Bali.




Massage – thousand of these services are available ranging from foot reflexology, authentic Balinese aromatherapy to full body massage, pretty cheap dude.








Tattoo – something to remember from your trip in Bali, permanent or semi-permanent by excellent tattooists.









Fun T – various fun tees are popular among tourist, make sure you to get one for yourselves wear them back home if you dare.




Surfing – Bali is a paradise for surfers, there are lots of surf shops and surfing lesson is available for the novice.









$$ Exchange – double check/count and ask for receipt every time you exchange your currency, be cautious if you are a first timer to Bali.








Offerings – it would be nice if you don’t step on these small offerings placed in front of the shops along the road.





Babi Guling – a toasted piglet, a traditional Balinese delicacies found in many parts of Bali, I pity those Babe.





Cigarettes – a policy that us still practiced in Indonesia – public advertisement of various cigarettes brands. Gudang Garam – Pria Punya Selera it says.







Bintang – an Indonesian version of Heineken simply because it owns by Heineken, a Dutch company. Anchor is know an Ankor here.








Wood carving – the Balinese are skillful artisans especially wood carving the Ramanyana epic, animals and plants found in Bali.








Paintings – reprinted paintings are abundant while authentic ones are sold in US$.

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