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Holding hands and hugging on the streets may be acceptable, but you shouldn’t be more intimate than that.
Lucienne Anhar, co-owner of the Tugu Hotel and Restaurant Group and living in Bali for 20 years, still remembers Bali in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s as a paradise with ancient temples, endless rice fields, and quiet beaches.
Today, Bali is always crowded with over 6.3 million visitors in 2019. It is currently home to more than 3,000 digital nomads. Therefore, Anhar has many opportunities to observe tourists' habits and has noticed 6 common mistakes they make when visiting.
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Local Lucienne Anhar. Photo: Luxe city guide
Falling into tourist traps
Traditional healing methods in Bali became popular after the release of the movie Eat, Pray, Love in 2010. However, not every method works. Many gullible tourists have fallen into this trap, paying high prices for traditional treatments for various ailments.
Another tourist trap is drivers often taking guests to jewelry shops. Meanwhile, these shops often sell low-quality goods, and tourists feel unhappy about being pressured to buy. To avoid this situation, it is advisable to ask the hotel to arrange transportation if you want to go out.
Getting angry in traffic
In recent years, traffic in Bali has become more chaotic due to the growing number of people. Even for short distances, tourists spend a lot of time sitting in cars. Locals maintain a calm demeanor on the road, not honking loudly or cursing, even when encountering traffic rule violations. Instead of getting upset, tourists should follow the locals' lead.
Disturbing locals on their ceremonial days
Bali residents participate in many ceremonies throughout the year, such as prayers at temples and cremations. Many people may not be able to go to work on those days. For example, if you want to visit a place and need a local guide, but it coincides with their ceremonial day. Instead of insisting on meeting the guide on that day, it is better to reschedule for the next day.
On Nyepi Day (Day of Silence), Balinese do not speak to one another. They halt all activities and dedicate their time to silent prayer. The airport is closed, and everyone, including tourists, must stay indoors, according to Anhar. This year, Nyepi falls on March 22.
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Vietnamese tourists visiting Bali. Photo: Nguyễn Bích Thảo
Wearing overly short shorts
Balinese are polite and tend not to react much, according to Anhar. They will not approach you directly if they see you wearing overly short shorts, sheer skirts, or mesh tops in public. The Balinese regard nature as sacred. Therefore, tourists should avoid taking revealing photos on Mount Agung - the island's holiest mountain, or being naked while hugging a banyan tree.
Exhibiting excessive intimacy
Although most locals are open-minded, they still limit public displays of affection. Many tourists engage in overly intimate gestures, making locals feel awkward. However, guests can certainly hug or hold hands, as this is considered normal.
Only going to the beaches
Half of Bali's beaches have black volcanic sand and big waves, which are suitable only for surfing, while swimming can be dangerous. Anhar encourages people not to only go to the beach, as “there is so much more.” One of the experiences guests should explore is visiting temples, discovering the local culture, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
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Lucienne Anhar, co-owner of the Tugu Hotel and Restaurant Group and living in Bali for 20 years, still remembers Bali in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s as a paradise with ancient temples, endless rice fields, and quiet beaches.
Today, Bali is always crowded with over 6.3 million visitors in 2019. It is currently home to more than 3,000 digital nomads. Therefore, Anhar has many opportunities to observe tourists' habits and has noticed 6 common mistakes they make when visiting.
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Local Lucienne Anhar. Photo: Luxe city guide
Falling into tourist traps
Traditional healing methods in Bali became popular after the release of the movie Eat, Pray, Love in 2010. However, not every method works. Many gullible tourists have fallen into this trap, paying high prices for traditional treatments for various ailments.
Another tourist trap is drivers often taking guests to jewelry shops. Meanwhile, these shops often sell low-quality goods, and tourists feel unhappy about being pressured to buy. To avoid this situation, it is advisable to ask the hotel to arrange transportation if you want to go out.
Getting angry in traffic
In recent years, traffic in Bali has become more chaotic due to the growing number of people. Even for short distances, tourists spend a lot of time sitting in cars. Locals maintain a calm demeanor on the road, not honking loudly or cursing, even when encountering traffic rule violations. Instead of getting upset, tourists should follow the locals' lead.
Disturbing locals on their ceremonial days
Bali residents participate in many ceremonies throughout the year, such as prayers at temples and cremations. Many people may not be able to go to work on those days. For example, if you want to visit a place and need a local guide, but it coincides with their ceremonial day. Instead of insisting on meeting the guide on that day, it is better to reschedule for the next day.
On Nyepi Day (Day of Silence), Balinese do not speak to one another. They halt all activities and dedicate their time to silent prayer. The airport is closed, and everyone, including tourists, must stay indoors, according to Anhar. This year, Nyepi falls on March 22.
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Vietnamese tourists visiting Bali. Photo: Nguyễn Bích Thảo
Wearing overly short shorts
Balinese are polite and tend not to react much, according to Anhar. They will not approach you directly if they see you wearing overly short shorts, sheer skirts, or mesh tops in public. The Balinese regard nature as sacred. Therefore, tourists should avoid taking revealing photos on Mount Agung - the island's holiest mountain, or being naked while hugging a banyan tree.
Exhibiting excessive intimacy
Although most locals are open-minded, they still limit public displays of affection. Many tourists engage in overly intimate gestures, making locals feel awkward. However, guests can certainly hug or hold hands, as this is considered normal.
Only going to the beaches
Half of Bali's beaches have black volcanic sand and big waves, which are suitable only for surfing, while swimming can be dangerous. Anhar encourages people not to only go to the beach, as “there is so much more.” One of the experiences guests should explore is visiting temples, discovering the local culture, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
Anh Minh (According to Insider)
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