Bali Tips

At Temple: Everyone should wear a sash when entering a temple. A sarong is also necessary if legs are not covered. Sash/sarong rental is common at temples but you might as well buy a set. Women who are menstruating & people with open wounds shouldn't enter temples.

During ceremonies: visitors should show respect, be discreet with cameras & videos.
source: http://www.itisnet.com/

Electricity: The electrical current in Bali is 220volts AC. The local two-pin plug is different from many countries - you will need to purchase an adaptor. I bought one for AUD$10 online before I left, but there are electrical shops in Kuta and Denpasar, as well as the back streets of Ubud, that you can purchase them from.

Balinese Names: are same for both sexes, and determined by birth order.
1st Child = Wayan (or sometimes Putu or Gede)
2nd Child = Made (or Kadek or Nengah)
3rd Child = Nyoman (or Komang)
4th Child = Ketut
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Children = Re-Use Same Names

Clothes: Cover knees, shoulders, armpits

The funny trick a local Balinese played on me:

On our way back to Ubud, the driver stopped at a local market so that I could buy some traditional clothing to wear to the Art & Craft Celebrations/Festival.

According to the driver, it will make the locals so happy if they see me make an effort. I bought 1 traditional outfit for 100,000 and another for 150,000. I think I look funny and really FAT wearing them. I hope I can get some photos taken anyway cos it's unlikely I will ever wear them again.

*** LATER THAT WEEK ***

Well I should've known, being that I'm too trusting, that wearing the traditional Balinese outfit was a bad idea, hehe. Not even the Balinese wore it, so I looked like a total freak, but I made the guys I was with laugh, and even though they were laughing at my expense, it was good to have a bit of humour over it. Being in a different country has it's advantages, cos well, I wasn't "extra embarrassed" because, let's face it, noone knows me here, I'm just some stupid western chick in Balinese costume.