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5 Tips For Backpacking in Bali
Who are backpackers? According to the dictionary, a backpacker is a who hikes with a backpack. To most people, backpackers are independent travellers on a tight budget. Seeing that backpackers have a tight budget to keep, here are tips for backpacking in Bali.
5 Tips for Backpacking in Bali
1. Sleep Cheap
There is no lack of cheap accommodation in Bali. These affordable yet comfortable hostels & motels dot the shoreline & can be present in the city as well. You can sleep in a private room & with a view no less for as tiny as $4! With such a nice range of hostels, you can forget about the pricey international chain of hotels.
2. Eat Local
As tempting as they may be, try not to fall for “big Aussie breakfasts” in Bali. They may remind you of home but they can cost as much as your accommodation – $4! Eat at local food stalls in lieu. It is worth taking the time to venture out to the back roads to look for local warungs. These are “semi-restaurants” that serve dishes you would find in restaurants at a fraction of the cost. The names of these places usually start with “warung”.
3. Take a Walk
The best way to get around Bali is on foot. If your next location is not within jogging distance, take a public bus or minivan. These options are way cheaper than the transportation offered by travel agencies. The most reliable bus company with the widest network is Perama. Another option is the ojek. This is an casual type of transport where local bikers ferry you to your location on their motorcycles. It is an affordable, rapid & fun way of getting around.
4.For the Road
Travellers buy souvenirs. It is what they do. keep in mind that when you are in Bali, don’t buy souvenirs in Kuta or any other tourist area. Head to the central market in Denpensar on the Pasar Sukowati in lieu. Here, arts & crafts, clothes, paintings & souvenirs are cheaper.
5. Haggle Your Heart Out
Bear in mind that whatever vendors ask for their authentic, mass-produced Balinese paraphernalia, it is the cost they hope you’ll pay for it. The rule of thumb is to pay what you think it is worth to you. Yes you ought to haggle but try not to go overboard. These sellers are also trying to make a living.
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