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What items are banned in Bali?

  • PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED.
  • Narcotics (drugs)
  • Psychotropic Substances.
  • FIRE –ARM AND AMMUNITION.
  • FIREWORKS.
  • DEFINED BOOKS AND PRINTED MATERIALS.
  • AUDIO AND/ OR VISUAL RECORDING MEDIA.
  • TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.




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Dressing too casually, talking too loudly, or touching someone too intimately at sacred sites disrupts the island's delicate spiritual balance. (These are some of Europe's most sacred sites.) Such behavior doesn't just offend locals, it also unsettles Bali's Hindu gods, he says.

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If you are travelling to Indonesia and you are bringing medication with you, there should be no problem at the customs if it is clear that the medicine is for personal use.

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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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Indonesia's Bizarre Sex Ban
And in swift and worrying fashion, the bill passed. Indonesia has passed the law, and from the year 2025 onward, anyone having sex outside of marriage faces up to a year in jail as a result. Sadly, this applies to tourists, and includes semi-autonomous regions like Bali.

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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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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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Colors for Balinese
The common colors that used in Balinese traditional clothing is white and yellow, as it represents purity. Dark colors like brown, purple, or red are usually used in special occasion like weddings or local events.

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Is the Tap Water in Bali Safe to Brush Your Teeth With? Yes! The water in Bali is perfectly safe to shower in. The same goes for washing your hands.

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Can couples share a room in Bali? The news might come as a shock, but it's all true. Indonesian government has proposed a new law under which an unmarried couple won't be allowed to stay in a hotel room together in Bali and if they do, it'd be considered a criminal offence.

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The country just passed a law banning sex between unmarried people, and shockingly, it includes tourists. “Living together” is also to be punishable by up to six months in prison, which means two people sharing a hotel room could potentially be in jeopardy.

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