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DISCOVER BALI

Bali, or "The Island of the Gods," is one of the 17,560 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, of which Jakarta on Java is the capital. Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, with nearly 279 million inhabitants, including over 4,125,000 Balinese. Located just below the equator, Bali is bordered by the Indian Ocean. In its greatest length, Bali measures only 150 km, and in its greatest width, 70 km. This is roughly the size of Corsica. Its area is about 5,600 km².

Bali, where is it, how is it?

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The capital of Bali is Denpasar, where the international airport is located and where the majority of the population is concentrated. Bali also has many volcanoes, the highest of which rises to about 3 km (Mount Agung). Its strategic position and numerous infrastructures (roadways, international and domestic airports, maritime connections, etc.) make it a highly sought-after island, both by tourists, foreign investors, and locals.

Sa position stratégique et ses nombreuses infrastructures (routières, aéroport international et national, liaisons navales, etc.) en font une île très prisée, aussi bien par les touristes, les investisseurs étrangers et les locaux.

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"Indonesia is very vast and rich in a multitude of splendid islands, each more beautiful than the last and within a very reasonable distance.
Want to go further? Why not explore more of Asia or Australia, just a few hours away by plane? Bali is also a strategic destination on the globe, making it easy to organize trips to all corners of the world."

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ARE YOU AN ATHLETE?

Feel free to attempt climbing the volcanoes. Do you prefer walks through lush nature? Try hiking. Enjoy water activities? Why not diving or fishing? The Indian Ocean is teeming with extraordinary species, including reef sharks, dolphins, rays, colorful fish, giant turtles, starfish... you'll be amazed. Horseback riding or biking is also fantastic for exploring Bali. You can also indulge in rafting, yoga, and relaxation, not to mention home massages by the poolside.

DO YOU LOVE LOCAL CRAFTS?

Get involved in local cooking classes, Legong (traditional dance), painting, or sculpture. Balinese craftsmanship is extremely diverse.

What do Balinese live on ?
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Today, Balinese live essentially on tourism. Previously, rice culture was the main source of wealth, alongside with fishing, and they remain sources of income for the poors.
The island benefits from a very particular quality of rice culture, that allows three harvests of rice a year, a unique advantage.
It also became one of the most popular destinations in the last few years, and in 2017 Tripadvisor – the travel reference – rated it the first destination in the world, before Paris.
All these aspects make Bali the richest island in the country (per inhabitant).

What do people eat in Bali ?
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Bali is a country of delicious dishes. « Nasi goreng» is the traditional rice dish, personalized by each cook. Balinese usually eat very spicy dishes but they know how to adapt to occidental tastes. You can try « sates », small spicy meat skewers, cooked over a wood fire, with a peanut sauce. Balinese are fond of pork too, « babi » in Indonesian, and of duck « babek ». You can eat fish, shrimps, lobsters, delicious vegetables and fruit. There are many restaurants in Bali, ranging from « warung », the cheap local restaurants, to gastronomic ones. Food is really good there, and you can find local as well as occidental (or « western ») dishes.

What language do Balinese speak ?
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Balinese speak Balinese and Indonesian, their official language. Today, because they learn it at school, almost all inhabitants can speak English too. Thanks to their foreign clients, many Balinese can speak other languages, such as French, Chinese, Spanish or Russian.

What about religion ?
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On the religious point of view, Bali is very different from its muslim neighbour islands, because 95% of the population is hinduist. It is very nice to walk around Bali and see adults and children praying, dressed in « sarongs », with the typical belts and lace shirts Balinese women wear. There are many hinduist temples in Bali, very beautiful places full of traditions and history. Even if Bali is modernising rapidly, ancestral traditions are stil preserved there.
You will also discover religious diversity in Bali, with several nice churches, mosques, temples. Everyone has the right to practice his religion freely. No wonder the country’s motto is « Unity in Diversity ».

What is the weather like in Bali ?
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It feels good to live in Bali ! An outstanding treat.
Indeed, the weather is very nice on the Island of the Gods (hot and humid). The so-called « dry season » spans from March to october (around 27°) and the « wet season » the rest of the year (32°).
There is no real monsoon, like in Thailand for instance. Depending on the altitude, the temperature can reach 20°, especially in the mountain. The sun raises at 6am and sets at 6:30pm.

How to pay in Bali ?
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In Bali, the money is Indonesian rupees. It is very simple to change euros or any other currency in Bali. You can also use your credit card.

Your health in Bali
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There are no mandatory vaccinations to go to Bali. It is recommended to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid. Make sure that your vaccinations against diphteria, poliomyelitis and tetanus are up to date. There is no need for an anti-malarian treatment.
There are very good hospitals in Bali, and excellent doctors who speak perfect English. The best hospitals are located in the South of Kuta island (for instance BIMC and Siloam hospitals are very good).

Good to know
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In Bali, everybody likes to move around on a scooter. If you want to do so, you must have an international driving license. You can also drive a car a take a taxi, a very cheap option in Bali.

Product / Service Indonesian Rupiah Euro
Average salary 4.000.000 IDR 236.00 €
1 Liter of gasolinee 10.000 IDR 0.60 €
Scooter rental at day 75.000 - 150.000 IDR 4.00 € - 9.00 €
Scooter rental per month 700.000 - 1.500.000 IDR 45.00 € - 80.00 €
Tour guide for one day 800.000 IDR 52.00 €
Rental of a 7-seater car / per month 3.000.000 IDR 194.00 €
Taxi transfer from the airport to Ubud (35 km, or 1h30 500.000 IDR 31.00 €
1 10-minute taxi ride 100.000 IDR 6.00 €
1 hour of massage 150.000 IDR 9.00 €
Nasi-goreng in a warung 30.000 IDR 1.80 €
A glass of wine in a bar 120.000 IDR 7.00 €
1 liter of milk 25.000 IDR 1.50 €
1 bottle of vodka/td> 250.000 IDR 15.00 €
1 Bintang (beer, 33 cl) 40.000 IDR 2.00 €

Exchange rate : 1 EUR = 15 500 IDR

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