GETTING THERE AND AROUND

Money

As soon as you arrive you re going to need some Indonesian rupiah. You can change some at the airport or at your hotel, but the rates are not very good it is better to withdraw cash from one of the airport ATM's.

Money changers are found all around the tourist areas of kuta and ubud. They usually offer better rates than banks. To avoid being cheated follow the tips in the side column. It is normally easy to change banknotes in us dollars. Any note which has been forded tainted written on it or torn us may be rejected us with are often hard to change so avoid them.

It may be difficult to change travelers checks carry a lower rate than cash to avoid carrying too much cash bring an international credit card . you'll fine ATM accepting visa and master card in any town look for the logos of bank BCA,BNI, lippo or any other banks ATM you pay a 2 to 3% commission on these with drawls but the rate is good. So its worth it.

Always try to pay cash when shooing withdrawing money first from an ATM. There have been many cases of credit card found in Indonesia . Crooks obtain credit card numbers when you shop and use them months later for huge transactions usually in other parts of Asia . If you do use your card inform your bank at home and keep and eye on you account for unexpected debits your bank insurance should cover the loss it you react quickly.

Getting around

Public transport is a rather slow, but fun away to go around Bali allowing you to meet Balinese people and share a bit of their lives its is definitely more friendly not to mention eco friendly than to travel in a rental car especially if you re on your own

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travelers checks carry indicate public transport car first especially international drivers license