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Is it OK to shower in Bali?

The water in Bali is perfectly safe to shower in. The same goes for washing your hands. It is not necessary to use purified water to wash yourself.



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The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.

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So if you are eating at a well-known restaurant or chain such as McDonalds or Bubba Gumps, or staying in a quality hotel, it's fine to take ice in your drinks. We suggest avoiding ice in warungs, roadside stalls, and those popular pop-up “bars on the beach”. Buy your bottled drinks from refrigerated cabinets only.

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Indonesian law forbids visitors from bringing weapons, illegal drugs or pornography into the country. Penalties can be severe and include death for weapons or drugs. Alcohol in excess of 1 litre per person 18 years or over is also forbidden to be imported.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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Both male and female tourists are expected to dress modestly in Bali in order to respect the locals, especially children and temples. Male tourists are expected to at least wear tank tops and shorts, while female tourists are expected to at least wear T-shirts and shorts that are just slightly above the knee.

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You can wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use hand sanitizer in Bali.

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While it isn't particularly common, tourists can get Bali belly twice. This is because many different bacteria and viruses are known to cause the ailment, and contracting it once will not make you immune to all of them.

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As I mentioned earlier, tipping is not customary in Bali and you will not find too many locals asking for tips. However, if you received great service and would like to show your appreciation, a small tip is always appreciated.

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Poor hygiene is a sure way to increase your risk of contracting a stomach bug and can be avoided by:
  1. Always washing your hands with sanitiser before eating.
  2. Avoiding touching your face with unclean hands.
  3. Not sharing food and drink.


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Yes, Bali belly happens. But NO it does not happen to everyone, and YES you can easily prevent it happening to you by preventing and being prepared to fight any indigestion/stomach issues that come up while traveling!

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Satays. Hard to miss and impossible to resist, satays are found everywhere in Bali and South -East Asia. Chicken, beef and even pork skewers of marinated meat are served on rice, often with cucumber and the essential peanut sauce.

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In Balinese customs, it's only considered polite to shake hands with others or beckon with the right hand. One exception is when you use both hands to offer something to someone; this is considered a compliment. Some foods are eaten with hands only, and you'd want to make sure to use your right hand to eat as well.

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