Bali is one of the best places to family vacation. Everything is here: good beaches, rich culture, friendly people, great weather and wonderful food. By the way, about food. I think that Balinese food Suitable even for small children. It's not very spicy, with lots of rice, noodles and familiar foods - although they are mixed in unusual ways. Fruit is a permanent addition to any meal - so don't be shy about asking for a bowl of fruit for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 
Western food, such as pizza, hamburgers and pasta, is available in touristy restaurants and hotels. There's no need to worry about this at all - if your child refuses to eat local cuisine, you can always feed him good old pasta with chicken.
Well, some tips for those traveling to Bali with children.
In Kuta
The beach is the center of fun in Kuta. Older children will especially have fun here. Kites, active games or just swimming and lying on the sand - that's what you can do here. Kuta Beach is good for older children. There are many board and equipment rental offices, many instructors and schools. Kuta is generally the most active beach in Bali, and is highly recommended for children and teenagers who would be bored running around the pool. 
Kuta Beach stretches from Tuban in the south (near the airport) to the north, to Legian and Seminyak. It’s also great to take a walk here in the evening with children. Walk in one direction as far as possible, and catch a taxi back. You will see that your babies will sleep like angels! Waterbom park is in the center of Kuta and offers tons of fun for families - waterslides, swimming pools, games. 
Shopping is also a very popular activity in Kuta. You will find plenty of things and toys for children in stores.
Restaurants for children in Kuta and Seminyak
TJ's Mexican Bar & Restaurant(Poppies lane 1, No. 24; 08:00-23:00 every day)
"Papa's Italian Family Restaurant"(Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian)
"Splash Bistro"(part of the Hard Rock Hotel on Jalan Pantai. You can swim in the huge pool there for free)
"Zanzibar"(Wonderful pizzas on the beach. Address: Jalan Pantai Arjuna, Legian - you need to go to the end of Jalan Double Six and turn left after 150 meters)
"Mozzarella"(Pizzeria. Addresses: Jl. Padma, 9, Legian; Jl. Padma Utara, Legian; Jl. Kartika Plaza; Jl. Melasti, Legian Kelod, Legian)
shopping center "Discovery Mall"(Huge food court and several bakeries. Address: Jalan Kartika Plaza)
In Seminyak you can go to "Warung Italia"(Jl Kunti 2) and "Tuesday Night Pizza Club"(JL. Subak Sari, 4)
In Jimbaran
The highlight of a stay in Jimbaran is dinner at a seafood restaurant on the beach. At this time, the children will happily play in the sand around your table. Kites, the beach and the morning fish market are all great fun. 
But don't expect much from Jimbaran. Better bring your own toys and beach gear and get ready to lounge around on the beach or next to the pool.
In Ubud
Bali's main cultural hotspot, Ubud hosts numerous concerts of Balinese songs, dances and traditional performances. Most of these places are outdoors, and are very interesting for children, as practice shows. With theatrical performances, colorful faces and expressive dancing, don't be surprised if your kids whine that they want to stay here. 
There are also many excellent restaurants in Ubud with children's menus. After the show, go out to dinner at a café (e.g. Casa Luna at Honeymoon Guesthouse on Jalan Bisma) to try local cuisine and sweet desserts. Take a walk in the mountains and rice fields surrounding Ubud. Hanging out by the pool is also fun, and most hotels in Ubud have pools.
Monkey Forest Sanctuary is located 10 minutes walk from the city center. Buy bananas at the gate and feed the monkeys, it's all interesting. 
With older children, you can rent mountain bikes and ride around the expanses of the province. 
Elephant Safari Park- one of the 2 places in Bali where you can ride an elephant. The trip usually lasts half an hour, and the trails lead through the jungle. The park itself is located about an hour's drive north of the center of Ubud. You can read about this and other excursions from Ubud here: http://www.baliadventuretours.com/ 
In Sanur
Sanur Beach is the most child-friendly beach in all of Bali. There are few reefs and a gently sloping coastline washed by calm waters ( most time). 
The beach is narrow, but there are many shady corners than on larger beaches. It's also quite quiet, but on the other hand you'll find a number of restaurants and shops a few meters from the beach - a great place for an evening stroll.
Bali Safari & Marine Park(http://www.balisafarimarinepark.com/) is great for families and is less than an hour's drive from Sanur. There you can ride an elephant or see how different animals live and feed - tigers, monitor lizards, monkeys, giraffes and many others. 
"Peek A Boo"(http://www.peekaboofun.com/) - indoor sports and playground for children under 10 years old. Good, new, interesting. Address: Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai, #17. 
As for restaurants for children, here we can highlight "Beach Cafe". It is located, as you might guess, on the beach and offers a children's menu. Look for a cafe near the hotel " The Oasis Lagoon."
In Lovina
In addition to the usual beach activities - swimming and snorkeling, here you can try a “dolphin tour”. That is, early in the morning you will be put on a boat and taken to the ocean to admire the dolphins playing in the waves. 
While still in Lovina, it's great to explore the natural beauty of northern Bali. You will definitely be offered day excursions to the best places in the area. In general, there are much fewer tourists here than in the south, so it’s perfect place to see the “real Bali”. 
To Nusa Dua
In Nusa Dua you will find large resorts, huge shopping mall and beautiful beaches. The downside is that the location is far from the cultural attractions of central and northern Bali. But if you are exclusively interested in a beach holiday, expensive resorts with children's clubs, Nusa Dua is ideal. 
What are parents afraid of?
First of all, I want to say that there are a lot of prejudices and myths around the topic of vacationing with a child anywhere, and especially in Asia. In particular, I recently came across this comment from a mother on one of the social networks: “Anywhere with a child, just not to Asia! Adults get bullied, and even more so children.”
They are afraid of mothers, acclimatization, insects and reptiles, poisoning, infections and other things. To this I can only say one thing: if you are afraid of everything, it is better to stay at home. You’ll save your nerves and won’t be afraid. Although, to be honest, you are not protected from anything at home either. One of my friends broke her leg while in her own apartment. So don’t program yourself for the bad, think about the good!
I can’t speak for all of Asia, since my child and I have spent the winter only in Bali and Phangan, but here are some myths that I learned about and that I really want to debunk.
Myth No. 1
“People don’t go to Bali to swim, children can only swim in the pool”
During the entire first winter, my daughter never swam in the pool. Well, I just didn’t think it was necessary to bathe a one and a half year old child in chlorinated water when there is real and living water nearby. We live quite far from the ocean, in the village of Ubud. But half an hour away from us is the Sanur district, where there is a wonderful Sindu beach.
It is very clean and the water is calm because the coast is protected by a coral reef. Children love swimming there! My Hanya is afraid of waves, but she boldly goes into the water herself. I recommend going to the beach at the Inna Grand Hotel, it’s quiet there, no one pushes their goods and it’s very comfortable.
We also love Karma beachin Bukit. Not only is it clean and suitable for families with children, but it is also incredibly beautiful. Hannah especially appreciated the small pools that formed after low tide. It was like sitting in a jacuzzi. Two minuses: 1) There are 300 steps to go down to it🙈 2)It is necessary to take into account the timing of the tides, because at high tide the beach is almost completely submerged.
The Nusa Dua area is also beautiful. The beaches are clean even during the rainy season, when, for example, Canggu and Kuta turn into a pitiful sight due to the abundance of garbage. And the garbage is brought by the changing current. When the rainy season ended, Kuta and Canggu were transformed! So keep this feature in mind.
If you go to Nusa Dua, pay attention to the beachGeger, it is also protected by a coral reef and the water there is very calm, there are no waves.
So you definitely don’t have to worry about swimming in the ocean here. And if your kids can’t imagine life without splashing in the pool, then at almost any hotel you can negotiate and for a small fee they will let you in even for the whole day.
Myth No. 2
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There is nothing to do in Bali during the rainy season
" - say those who know nothing about the rainy season. We arrived a couple of months before the start of the notorious wet season and, frankly speaking, we didn’t notice much difference between dry and wet. The rain collects, pours, pours out and after half an hour it’s nice and warm again Only once the downpour lasted for almost 3 days in a row with short breaks. Agree, you can survive 3 days of rain at a temperature of +25/27😁
Myth No. 3
"I'll save on insurance
".
It seems that traveling with a child without health insurance has become truly fashionable. . It would be better if the insurance policy remains unused, but you will know that you can count on qualified assistance if necessary. Especially if you are traveling with a child.
Hania was hospitalized with rotavirus for three days. Naturally, I was with her. Separate room, meals on menu, I’m not even talking about constant monitoring of my daughter’s condition. When we checked out, my neighbor (by the way, a mother of two children) shared her experience. Her daughter caught rotavirus while in Russia, and they were admitted to a general ward, where there were 5 other patients with different infections. As a result, the accompanying adult also caught some kind of infection. So Hania and I were even lucky to bring the rotavirus to Bali.
How and where to choose housing?
For holidays with children, I highly recommend choosing quieter areas. For example, the same
We are Ubud followers. It is green, fresh, calm in terms of safety and the nearest beach is 30 minutes away. Personally, Canggu and Kuta do not seem to me the most suitable for family spending time due to the large crowd of tourists, and, as a result, the abundance of crooks.
However, I know a wonderful couple with a six-month-old baby who adore Canggu, but they did not like our beloved Ubud. Every man to his own taste. It’s good that the island is quite compact and if you don’t like the chosen area for some reason, you can easily move to another.
How we looked for a house
We initially knew that we were going for a long time, while still in Russia. Our search was very simple: we sent requests to Bali groups on all social networks about available houses in the area we were interested in and within our budget.
The answers varied. The most common ones were of the following type: “Are you even in your right mind to look for housing for such pennies?” Apparently, this is how the agents answered us, who are completely uninterested in offering budget options. But we were not upset and continued our search.
As a result, we contacted a girl who lived in Bali at that time (preparing for childbirth), she sent us photos and videos of housing options. She also booked a suitable house, getting a good discount from the owner of the house.
Housing prices
The price range for housing in Bali starts from 10,000 per month for a room in a good guesthouse and goes up to infinity. There are homes to suit every taste and budget. So don’t listen to the agents, their interest is clear: to rent at a higher price in order to get a larger commission.
As a result, we rented a separate one-bedroom house on the territory where there are 9 other houses and rooms for rent, and the Balinese family itself also lives. Our nest is costing us an incredible amount beautiful view for rice terraces, daily cleaning, good internet, electricity and hot water for 20 thousand rubles. Gas for the kitchen, drinking water and laundry services are paid separately. For the same money we rented a one-room apartment in Perm with a view of the neighboring house. As they say, feel the difference.
. You book a hotel for a few days, arrive, take a bike and drive around or walk around the surrounding area, asking the locals the question “House for rent?” This way you will see the house with your own eyes, touch it, and even bargain. By the way, bargaining in Bali is not only possible, but also necessary. Usually, Russians are perceived here as moneybags, and the prices we are told are greatly inflated. So bargain until you go all the way. In the end, the right option will still be found. This doesn't just apply to housing!
Since I have no experience of staying in a hotel with a child, I cannot answer the question of which hotels are considered the best for families with children. I know for sure that many hotels have children's clubs and water parks, and there are babysitting services, so take into account whether the hotel has such activities. Where there are many children of different ages, there are many opportunities for natural stimulation of development.
What to do with a child in Bali?
For me, this issue resolved itself. We moved into the house at night, and when we went out to explore the surroundings in the morning, it turned out that the grandchildren of the owner of the house, aged 2-6 years, lived on the territory. Hannah was delighted!
Periodically, more families with children came, and we had an almost international kindergarten;) In addition, we also lived in a place where geese, ducks, cows, and many hens and roosters graze. Hannah looked at them with interest and fed the animals with her hand. For my daughter, a year and a half of such communication both with other children and with wildlife was enough, in my opinion. We tried to go to the beach two or three times a week. In this large sandbox, the child is always interested.
Bali Zoo and other attractions
We also went to Bali Zoo, which is located next to Ubud. Some people think that it is inferior to the Singapore zoo, but we really liked the Balinese zoo. I especially liked the area where goats, small kangaroos, and deer can be hand-fed! Plus, there is a small children's water park.
Large water parks Waterboom and Greenpark are suitable for older children. They are praised on the forums, but at first it was too early for us to go to such places, and then we were lazy, so we haven’t made up our own opinion about them yet.
Monkey Forest in Ubud is beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Monkeys run on the ground, climb trees, communicate with each other and do not take tourists into account at all. Be very careful because these are quite aggressive animals. But it’s worth taking a walk in the forest, it’s incredibly beautiful there.
We also, to be honest, unknowingly went to Hidden Canyon. It’s good that the baby was fastened in the baby carrier. The adventure is very interesting, but extreme: I still don’t understand how Hanya and I dared to crawl over these boulders and jump from stone to stone. Therefore, I recommend leaving your child with a nanny and going to this place yourself.
Hannah loves to go on rides. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in Ubud and their prices are low. We love carousels children's hypermarket Clandy's. Tokens, translated into our money, cost 5 rubles. Sometimes we go to Macdonald's, but only to a certain one: if it has a children's slide. My daughter loves to crawl there with other babies while my husband and I quietly drink our coffee.
Also, in many areas of Bali, Russian mothers organize meetings where children have fun playing, and mothers have a pleasant conversation. There are kindergartens, both international and Russian.
How are children treated in Bali?
In general, children are very loved in Bali. Hannah never goes unnoticed wherever we are. They take pictures of her, hug her, treat her with goodies, and play with her. At first, this really embarrassed me, because in Russia we are not used to this. But after the first 6 months of being on the island, I am no longer surprised by anything and calmly react to these squeals and squeals of affection;)
I believe that going to Bali for the winter was one of the best decisions in my life. In addition to the fact that my husband and I both dislike the cold, and thanks to wintering we missed the frosts, we also witnessed an incredible leap in our daughter’s development. We arrived at 1.1 and Hanya was walking a little backwards.
In Russia, doctors intimidated me about dysplasia, I was very tense about this. And here she began to walk completely normally, and then run! Communication with foreign children, sounds of nature and the Indonesian language, a lot of movement in a minimum of clothing, swimming in the ocean - all this will leave a positive imprint on your worldview. And it will certainly be remembered by us, parents.
In general, my husband and I have a hard time imagining how we can leave our Hannah to someone and go on an excursion. That's why we carry it with us everywhere. My daughter happily swam in the waterfall, watched the monkeys, and explored the rice terraces with us. And the pleasure from these trips increased, looking at these eyes burning with interest.
I am sure that children are happy where their parents are happy. Yes, perhaps we haven’t climbed volcanoes yet, haven’t gone to clubs or some festivals, but all this is not going anywhere, it can wait. But my daughter doesn’t: she changes every day and these moments are dear to me.
Don’t be afraid to travel with your children, because the world is big and kind!
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Everyone has probably heard about the Indonesian island of Bali. True, not everyone managed to visit there. And you can go to this magical island with the gentle tropical sun, turquoise ocean and real jungle for various reasons.
Some people dream of lazily lounging on the sand under the soft rustle of the sea waves, some have long been planning to arrange a luxurious trip for the whole family, others are haunted by thoughts of a vacation dedicated to exploring the ocean depths, conquering volcanic peaks or immersing themselves in culture distant islands, while others simply cannot wait to accomplish one of the most important events in life - to go on an unforgettable romantic honeymoon.
The island of Bali, where the air is literally saturated with the aroma of exotic and incredibly beautiful flowers of the temple tree frangipani and sandalwood and is saturated with the energy of the ocean, gives everyone the opportunity to find a vacation to their liking.
Tourists have access to all kinds of entertainment: in addition to relaxing on the beach, you can go to the jungle, walk along the rice terraces, in the reptile and bird park or in the monkey forest, ride elephants or take part in a jeep safari, dive or surf, and explore ancient temples.
Both thrifty tourists and lovers of exquisite luxury will find holiday options here to suit their needs. The cost of traveling to Bali (especially if it is a trip with a large group) due to an expensive flight may not be very budget-friendly.
But there is an opportunity to save money through cheap food, purchases of all sorts of inexpensive goodies, gifts, travel between islands (travel by ferry costs mere pennies). And in general, it may turn out that a trip to a distant island will cost less than a trip to a closer and, at first glance, more budget-friendly destination.
If the cost of a holiday with children in Indonesia is not an obstacle, the only thing that can still confuse family tourists (especially with kids) is a long flight (approximately 15 hours from Moscow).
Where is the island of Bali?
Bali is a fairly large island (its width is 80 km, length is 150 km), located in the world's largest archipelago (consists of 30 big islands, including Lombok, Bintan, Kalimantan, Java, Papua, Sulawesi, Batam and others).
For those traveling to Indonesia for the first time, experts advise starting to get acquainted with this country from Bali, which still (despite the growing popularity of other islands) remains the number one destination. And, of course, for beach and sightseeing holidays, most families with children also go to this year-round resort.
By the way, according to ancient legend, this paradise island, in which the harmony of silence, the kingdom of mysticism and beautiful nature are closely intertwined, was once chosen by the gods, who chose it as a place where they could rest and relax from the difficult task of ruling the world.
For reference:
- The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, the capital of Bali is Denpasar.
- The time difference between Bali and Moscow is 5 hours.
- There are no direct flights to Indonesia from Russia. You need to get there with transfers, using connections in other countries.
- Russian tourists can enter the country without a visa for 30 days through certain airports, seaports, and the island of Batam.
Cheap flights to Denpasar
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Traditions and national characteristics
Indonesia is a country of different religions, with an extremely devout and spiritual population. This feature must be taken into account when visiting Bali.
For example, during Muslim holidays you need to adhere to certain rules in clothing and behavior. And during the celebration of the “Day of Silence”, some inconveniences may arise for tourists, which it is better to know about in advance. This day occurs in April-May, but it falls on different dates. At this time, restaurants, cafes, banks, institutions are usually closed and no one (even tourists) is allowed to go outside.
But in general, the Balinese are very friendly, welcoming and smiling people.
Excellent climate all year round
Among Russian tourists There is an opinion that you need to go to Asia in winter. But Indonesia, contrary to the prevailing stereotype, is still more suitable for traveling in the summer. From May to October is the most favorable time to travel to Bali and Better conditions For beach holiday. And that's why.
The climatic season here is conventionally divided into two periods: April-October – dry, November-March – wet. The air temperature (and the water temperature close to it) remains all year round approximately the same. On average about 30°C, water temperature +26-27°C.
The peak of tourist activity in Bali is summer. At this time, there is practically no rain at the resorts and it is cooler than in winter. The average summer months are +27-28°C (the hottest months are July and August). And by November the temperature rises and the humidity increases due to the arrival of tropical rains. The heaviest rainfall occurs in mid-January and February.
However, the equatorial-tropical climate, sun and warmth all year round allow you to relax in Bali in any season.
Beaches of Bali
One of the reasons to go to Bali with children is the many good resorts (Nusa Dua, Sanur, Benoa, Jimbaran, Lovina, Kuta, Kandy Dasa, Tuban Legion), beaches and hotels. This allows you to choose a place to relax according to your taste. In addition, you can always change your location and try out a vacation in another resort area.
The main beach areas are concentrated in the south. The beaches in Bali are mostly sandy, but you should not count on their impeccable condition, cleanliness and snow-white sand.
Bali resorts are characterized by high tides, during which algae and debris can be thrown from the ocean onto the shore, and low tides, with water moving far from the shore. Beaches usually have signs indicating the low and high tide times for each specific location.
Hotels in Bali
A special feature of the Bali hotel base is hotel complexes, represented mainly by bungalows and low buildings (2-3 floors). Although in recent years, more and more hotels have been opening, built to new standards, with spacious modern rooms, large bathrooms, and modern design.
There are a lot of hotels on the island (the classification corresponds to accepted international standards) - it can be an economical guesthouse, bungalow, deluxe hotel, or a villa.
Bali Resorts
Bali resorts are all very different, with their own characteristics. Many of them are suitable for a beach family holiday.
Sanur– one of the best resorts with a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Tourists with children love it for its silence and lack of nightlife. It is located in the east of the island (10 km from the airport). The resort is beautiful and well-maintained. There are a lot of flowers and greenery here, the streets are paved with tiles. Hotels of different star ratings (from three rubles to five star ratings).
The beaches at this resort are excellent: long and wide, with coarse yellow sand. The descent to the sea is gentle. There are small ebbs and flows, during which coral reefs are exposed, but in general the sea is calm and there are almost no waves.
On Bukit (a peninsula in the south of Bali), almost detached from the island and connected to it by a narrow isthmus, the most popular tourist and resort areas Islands: Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa.
Nusa Dua– luxury resort for a relaxing beach holiday in the south of the island (40-50 minutes from the airport).
Wide, fully equipped beaches with light golden sand, with smooth sandy shores, well-groomed and beautiful - among the best on the island. The sea is mostly calm, with minimal waves - the beach is protected by a strip of coral reef protruding from the shore at a distance of about a kilometer.
There is a strong influence of tides here. During the daytime, the water can recede greatly and the water level on the beach does not exceed half a meter. Only in the lagoons does more or less deep water remain.
The hotels at the resort are prestigious, luxury, with their own beaches, immaculate lawns, fountains and comfortable walking paths. Almost all of them operate on an all-inclusive basis.
Jimbaran– a relatively new resort and tourist area in the southwest of the island (7-8 km from the airport).
The tourist infrastructure of this resort is still poorly developed, but partly this deficiency is compensated by a large number of fishing taverns and cafes, stretching along the coast for hundreds of meters, offering a choice of the most delicious dishes from the freshest seafood.
The beaches are represented by a good coastal strip with fine sand. The ocean in this place is calm, little affected by tides, and there are no strong waves.
There are few hotels, but there are many private luxury villas.
Tanjung Benoa– a rapidly developing tourist resort in a small village located on a sandy spit (30 minutes from the airport).
The holiday is designed for tourists with an average level of income who prefer a relaxing beach holiday. This also contributes to unique nature this resort town with green parks and gardens with exotic flowers.
Beaches with clean clear water and white fine sand stretch along the coast for 1.5 kilometers. The ebbs and flows are very noticeable. The resort is protected from strong waves by a coral reef.
Hotels – “three” and “four”.
Resort Lovina(north coast) is suitable for a secluded family holiday and treatment (6-7 hours from the airport). This is a place of merging with nature and complete peace.
The water here is calm and more like a lake. There are no ebbs and flows. The beaches are covered with volcanic sand. It is black, but clean and soft.
The resort is famous for its magical sunsets and the Melka Excelsior 3* hotel with a dolphin therapy center where you can be treated, watch dolphins and swim with them.
There are few hotels in the resort, mostly 3* and 4*, bungalows and inexpensive villas.
Candidasa located on the most beautiful part of the island (southeast), 4 hours drive from the airport. This is a resort for those who on vacation dream of seclusion and living away from crowded tourist areas.
The beaches are clean, covered with volcanic black sand mixed with yellow. Swimming is recommended at low tides.
There are few hotels - mostly cozy 3* and 4*.
Tourists love to go diving, snorkeling, surfing and rafting here.
Kuta and Seminyak– party centers of Bali, a place where restaurant and nightlife and shopping are concentrated. Focused primarily on youth and extreme recreation.
The beaches of Kuta are flat and wide, covered with volcanic grayish sand. There are often big waves and ideal surfing conditions. There is a water park called Waterboom Park.
Large selection of economy class hotels with a predominance of “fours”.
In Seminyak, reputed to be the most glamorous and respectable area, you can swim, but only at low tide.
If you want to combine beach and excursion holiday, you can stay in Karangasem area(East Bali), extremely rich in attractions.
Not at all beachy, but the city is very colorful and vibrant Ubud(central part of the island), surrounded by cascading terraces and jungle.
There are no beaches in this resort (the sea can be reached in an hour). It is suitable for young people and a relaxing holiday, for those who want to practice meditation and yoga, penetrate the philosophy of Indonesian culture, meet artists and local craftsmen, visit museums, taste authentic Balinese cuisine, visit home temples, enjoy national dances and rituals .
Many of Ubud's hotels are well-known brands and exclusive boutique hotels, striking with bold design solutions and secluded in the wild jungle along a mountain river with stunning views of the rice terraces, rain forest and mountains.
Sights of Bali
Traveling with children to the island of Bali is not just about a beach holiday. People come here for impressions and vivid emotions.
Almost all excursions for adults are also suitable for children. And even visiting temples turns into not just a boring contemplation of unique architectural structures for a child, but an interesting one. a tourist route with a visit to beautiful parks with exotic nature, flowers, ponds, fish and animals.
The Island of the Gods, painted by nature itself in bright colors, is magnificent. Here tourists will find a pristine landscape, tall palm trees, tropical forests and dense jungles, volcanoes, mountains, beautiful waterfalls, blue lagoons, sacred places with majestic temples that have kept secrets and special energy since ancient times, a unique Indonesian culture, spirituality and friendliness of the local population.
In such a variety of natural, architectural and cultural attractions, it is not difficult to get confused. Choose for yourself the best and most interesting excursions and organize unforgettable vacation on the island by best prices can help you Travel Company"GuideNaBali". You can read more about its services and professional employees who adore their work and do it with love for their clients on the official website of the GidNaBali company.
Among many other companies providing services to tourists on the island, GidNaBali.ru is a leader in the market for providing travel services for Russian-speaking tourists not only in Bali, but throughout Indonesia.
This is a very important advantage. The company employs passionate people who speak excellent Russian, but at the same time, as the indigenous inhabitants of the island, they thoroughly and first-hand know the history of their country, its customs and traditions. And most importantly, they can talk about it in such a way that listeners are delighted not only by what they saw, but also by what they heard.
During sightseeing tours organized by the company "GidNaBali", you can get acquainted with the most interesting places on the island. And these are, first of all, the temples of Bali, of which there are more than two thousand.
Religious Indonesians are confident that the temple protects and protects the surrounding area and the people living on it from various misfortunes and troubles. They build them everywhere, and according to approximately the same scheme. But you won’t find two identical ones here.
Let's consider only the most famous of them, where you simply cannot help but visit.
- Temple complex13th century Pura-Besakih, located on the slope of the Gunung Agung volcano, where, as they say local residents, all the gods live. This is the largest and most important Hindu temple in Bali.
- Tanakh Lot (or Temple on the Water), rising on a rock on a small island in the ocean, which protects Bali from evil demons living in the depths of the sea. The temple is considered the most sacred and foreigners can only admire it from the outside. The island can be reached via exposed land at low tide.
- Uluwatu Temple(Temple on the Cliff), an island guarding the ocean from demons, on whose territory monkeys frolic with might and main. It is located in the very south of the island. It's amazing a nice place, from where you can admire magnificent sunsets and huge waves in the ocean. Traditional Kecak dances are also held here.
- Tirta Gangga Water Palace(an ensemble of fountains, decorative lakes, springs and pools).
- Taman Ujung– water palace and royal residence.
- Royal temple complex Taman Ayun in Mengwi, surrounded by water (where you can admire delightful traditional architecture, fish ponds, a large landscaped lotus garden).
- Xram Ulun-Danu– a temple in the middle of the lake, dedicated to the goddess of the sea and lakes, stands on Lake Bratan. And although foreigners cannot enter it, there is a park next to it where you can admire it.
- Tirtha Empul Temple – favorite with tourists a place with a hot sacred spring and pools with fountains in which you can undergo a cleansing procedure.
- Saraswati Temple(or Palace of Water), dedicated to the goddess of wisdom and knowledge Saraswati, is the most beautiful place in Ubud.
- Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple(“Stairway to Heaven”) is an incredibly beautiful place.
- Goa Gajah Temple(Elephant Cave).
- Gunung Kawi Temple.
Those who admire natural beauty will be interested in visiting Lake Bratan (north Bali) with three the most beautiful islands, where it rains often, the hills intertwine with the jungle, strawberries and oranges grow.
The Rice Terraces in Ubud are another very beautiful place with a stunningly magical landscape. Although for the Balinese this is the most common place (of which, by the way, there are many in the country), where rice is grown among the paths and steps.
Park and street “Forest of Monkeys” (a nature reserve in Ubud), in which the main attraction, in addition to the temples that fill the forest with mysticism, are the monkeys scurrying everywhere.
With children it is interesting to visit the Safari Park, GWK Park, Waterbom Bali Water Park, Taman Nusa Ethnic Park, Botanical Garden on Lake Bratan or the Zoo, Elephant Park, where you can ride them. You can also visit the Agung and Batur volcanoes, Aling-Aling and Git-Git waterfalls. Take part in various master classes where they teach wood carving, making batik, and cooking Balinese cuisine. Parents can do this together with their children or separately.
If you find yourself in the east of the island near Candidas, be sure to visit a beautiful and fabulous place - a small chocolate factory.
Once in Bali, nothing prevents you from visiting other islands along the way, getting acquainted with the unique culture of the country by visiting Jakarta, admiring the beauty of the Bromo volcano, the Borobudur and Prambanan temples on the island of Java, seeing the largest lizards and giant monitor lizards existing today on Komodo Island, visit Lake Toba or hike through the wild jungle in Borneo. Or you can travel for two or three days by speedboat (travel time - 2.5 hours) to Paradise islands Gili with magnificent beaches, where everyone gets around only by bicycles and horses.
Wedding in Bali
In addition to organizing unforgettable colorful excursions, the GidNaBali company develops new routes, creates tourist packages, organizes original leisure and wedding ceremonies for different budgets, and helps to choose best options accommodation in villas and hotels on the island. And all this at prices lower than anywhere else in Bali.
And a few more words about wedding ceremonies organized by the company “GidNaBali”, which are very beautiful and popular among tourists from other countries.
Wedding ceremonies and marriage in Bali are not just beautiful and unusual. There is an opinion that such marriages are the most durable and bring prosperity, well-being and true love to the young family.
At GidNaBali, newlyweds can choose from a variety of options for organizing an unforgettable celebration. From the simplest (but, mind you, no less romantic) beach ceremony to large-scale wedding events in luxury hotels, on desert islands, in a Balinese palace, with a ceremony on elephants, in tropical gardens and jungles, in a chapel, in the mountains, on a cliff and near the volcano, in the villa... It’s simply impossible to list everything.
All wedding events are accompanied by mysterious rituals that help the newlyweds become happy, dressing in Balinese attire (if desired, you can also dress in European outfits), applying special makeup, traditional dances and performances, and a romantic dinner. Detailed information you can read on the company’s website in the wedding in Bali section.
So, why is this island so attractive to tourists? Perhaps because here are ideal conditions for everything: for a wonderful family holiday with children, for unforgettable leisure time with friends, for romantic dinners, For honeymoon and wedding ceremonies. And simply because Bali is unique, bright and original. These are impressions and a vacation that cannot be forgotten.
Bali is a world of incredible sensations, woven from an abundance of bright colors, huge waves from the tops of which surfers rush rapidly, volcanoes, temple pagodas towering above lush greenery rice terraces. These are unforgettable holidays and a general positive atmosphere. This is a fairy tale in reality. You just have to decide where it’s best to relax in Bali, so that your time spent corresponds to the personal preferences of lovers of active or passive recreation.
Bali holidays with children
For parents planning to take their children with them, it is important to know that Bali is an island where kids will receive fresh fruits and healthy seafood, will be able to enjoy the warmth of the sun's rays, enjoy the sandy beaches and swim in the gentle ocean. Bali has a developed infrastructure focused on the needs of children: children's playgrounds are equipped, animator services are offered, children's clubs operate, in most hotels the menu is focused not only on the gastronomic needs of adults, but also on the needs of children of different ages.
It should be borne in mind that not all “island paradise” resorts are equally good for children, so you need to take a balanced approach to the issue in Bali.
To begin with, it’s worth considering the general concept of relaxation on the “Island of the Gods.”
February holiday in Bali
February in Bali is a time of prolonged tropical showers that come to the island from the northeast along with the monsoons. High humidity, gusty winds and thunderstorms at daytime temperatures of +32 o C and +23 o C at night are the norm for this season. However, in recent years, the February weather has become increasingly unpredictable and can please vacationers with two “dry” weeks, which are impossible to predict in advance - it depends on your luck.
The weather leaves a certain imprint on the choice of places where it is better to relax in Bali in February. Relaxing on the beach fades into the background, as heavy rains cause the water to become cloudy, the sand loses its charm, and the surf carries driftwood and algae onto it. But the rains have a beneficial effect on the rice plantations in the central part of Bali: they become lush and acquire a rich, bright green color. Jatiluvikh crater of the Batur volcano, national parks (habitats of wild animals), craft villages, thermal springs - this is where you should spend time in February, enjoying a relaxing holiday on the unusually sparsely populated “Island of the Gods”.
New Year... in March
In March, the wind gradually calms down and the waves calm down slightly. And although diving enthusiasts cannot yet get real pleasure due to reduced visibility under water due to rain, connoisseurs of surfing, snorkeling and kite surfing can already find suitable bays for their activities.
But still, diving and wave riding are not the main types of entertainment during this period. Rafting on the steep rapids of the Ayung River, climbing Mount Agung - this is where it is best to relax in Bali in March for those who want to get their dose of adrenaline.
A special surprise for tourists who come to Bali in March is the New Year celebration according to the Balinese calendar. This holiday falls in March or April - depending on your luck. The celebration lasts five days. For two days, carnival processions pass through the streets, during which time you can plunge headlong into masquerade processions, funny dances, and see an impressive parade of monsters.
April - end of the rainy season
In April, the rainy season ends, the cost of traveling to Bali increases to 20%, but there are still few vacationers, and this gives additional pleasure to staying here.
Those who are going to the island immediately after the end of the rainy season should think about where it is better to relax in Bali in April. For those who want to spend the bulk of their time on the beach, several resorts will be the most attractive: fashionable Nusa Dua, for a family holiday - Jimbaran, Sanur - for a holiday with children. The force here is insignificant, the waves are low, and there are all conditions for diving. For this type active rest Tulamben, an island in the northeast of Bali, is also good.
For beginner surfers, ideal conditions are created by nature in Jimbaran, Seminyak and Legian. For professional wave tamers, Kut and Uluwat will be more attractive.
Climbing Volcano Batur or Mount Agung loses the charm inherent in visiting the island in winter. In April, dense fog hangs over the mountain peaks, so forest routes become more interesting: monkey forest or mangrove forest, coffee or rice plantations.
Rafting, water park, Balinese temples - in April in Bali you can find activities for every taste.
Summer charm of the Indonesian pearl
Winter comes to Bali in June. For residents of the Northern Hemisphere, it appears in an unexpected light: in winter it is hot and sunny in Bali - the proximity to the equator makes itself felt. Monsoon winds coming from the southeast bring dry and clear weather. Rare precipitation usually occurs at night.
The question of where is the best place to vacation in Bali in June loses its relevance, as the time comes for a full-fledged beach holiday (Jimbaran, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Padang Bay), wave riding (Legian and Semnyak - for beginners, Kut - for professionals) and diving (Sanur, Amed, Selang).
National and religious rituals and holidays filled with a special atmosphere of mysticism, festivals, excursion trips to sacred places, a most exciting journey deep into the jungle, relaxing tours to thermal springs- any type of leisure becomes accessible: prices are just beginning to rise, and the influx of vacationers is not felt as acutely as it happens in July or August.
Bali Island: where is the best place to relax with children?
Taking into account seasonal characteristics, best time For holidays with children the period is from April to June. Holidays in July and August should be taken with caution due to the high temperatures at this time.
When considering the question of where is the best place to vacation with children in Bali, you should carefully consider the characteristics of the areas, choosing among them those that have proven positive among tourists who come on vacation with entire families.
On west coast Kut, Seminyak, Legin are located - the resorts are crowded, noisy, hectic, with dense buildings. There are always waves on the beach. These areas are favorite places for surfers, but are not suitable for families with children.
Bukit and Jimbaran, located in the south, are characterized completely differently.
Bukit is a quiet place with a kind of “non-tourist” atmosphere: few people, almost no traffic jams, lush fresh greenery and a variety of beaches with or without waves. On the Dreamland beach there are charming monkeys, on the spacious Balangan at low tide, children love to splash in the resulting “baths”, Uluwatu is mysteriously located under stone arches.
Jimbaran is calm coastline. There are no waves here, housing is relatively cheap, the infrastructure is developed, and there is an abundance of small seafood restaurants.
East coast and central Bali
The eastern and central part of the island can also be considered as an opportunity to organize a children's holiday in Bali, where it is better to relax in Sanur (in the east) and Ubud(in the center of the island).
Sanur has a well-developed infrastructure, which is convenient for a family holiday. Spacious sandy beaches, the descent into the water is gentle and safe, the sea is calm, and the coastal water area is shallow.
Ubud is a cool place where a forest teeming with monkeys sprawls freely, rice fields and craft villages stretch for many kilometers, the houses have spacious terraces. In Ubud, there is an internationally famous camp for school-aged children, Green Camp Bali, where they study the flora and fauna of the island, teach how to collect cocoa beans, and show how chocolate is made.
Ubud - calm comfortable spot. However, its location in the very heart of the island means that getting to the sea takes about an hour along winding roads.
Water activities for young tourists
Southern warmth and water activities are complementary concepts for children of primary and school age. Vacationers are offered many options where it is best to relax in Bali for lovers of water activities.
Expensive hotels have swimming pools that can be used not only by their guests, but also by other vacationers (for a fee). Along with many small water parks (for example, Ungasyan in Bukit), there are also large ones (for example, Dreamland in Bukit).
Vacationers can get real pleasure in one of two huge water parks that are located in Kuta: Waterbom (a real water city on a huge area) and New Kuta GREENPARK, which opened a couple of years ago and has not yet reached its full potential.
Where to go with children
Bali is not a place where you can spend all your days from morning to evening on the beach. The hot sun and endless waves quickly tire young tourists. Therefore, it is quite reasonable for parents to be faced with the question of where is the best place to relax in Bali for the benefit of their children.The island is fraught with a huge number of surprises. Among them:
- Farm where sea turtles are bred (Siringan Island).
- Lovina, where you can take a boat ride at dawn, admire the dolphins frolicking in the morning sun, and then take part in a dolphin show.
- A zoo near Ubud, open to the public not only during the day, but also at night.
- Taman Nasional Bali Barat National Park, where the necessary natural conditions are preserved for wild animals.
- Butterfly Park, where the variety of butterflies is more than 2000 species.
- Bird park. Here, majestic flamingos coexist with birds of prey; in total, the park contains about a thousand species of birds.
- A reptile park where representatives of 300 species of crocodiles feel at ease.
Botanical Garden, Elephant Park, Monkey Forest... The list of amazing places on the Balinese island seems endless.
Where is the best place to relax in Bali: reviews
According to reviews of tourists who chose Bali for a holiday with children, Kut is not the best the best place: narrow streets, which make it difficult to get to the water park, children's club, shops, large bottom slope, making it possible for children to swim only during low tides.
Seminyak is a calmer place, without busy traffic, with a flat ocean bottom in the coastal area.
Canggu - beautiful beach with black sand, clear ocean, privacy, but very far to get to the water park, shops, and children's attractions.
Nusa Dua is an ideal place for a holiday with children: well-groomed lawns, an abundance of shops, the beaches are protected by reefs that hold back the waves; at low tide it is very shallow, which is good for kids, but has little appeal for adults.
Long excursions for small children are tiring, as they do not tolerate heat well, overheat, and are capricious.
The general impression is this: Bali is not the place to choose if you are planning a vacation designed exclusively for children. But if adults want to spend time in Bali, then they should definitely take their children with them, taking care of sunscreen, headdress, special regime day and means of prevention against insect bites.
Thailand and Bali: road, housing, climate
Thailand or Bali: where is it better to relax? This question appears at the moment when it comes to vacationing in exotic countries and on wonderful islands in the middle of the ocean. Where is the best place to go? What criteria should you use to make the right decision?
Road and travel time. From Moscow to Bali approximate time direct flight- 12 hours, with transfers - 19. C Far East can be reached in 8 hours of direct flight. The minimum direct flight time to Thailand is 6 hours, the maximum is 10. Thus, you can get to Thailand almost twice as fast as to the island of Bali. If air travel time is a significant factor for those planning a trip, then Thailand is preferable.
Housing. Travel companies can offer accommodation options of any class of service in Thailand and Bali, depending on the personal preferences of tourists.
Climate. Equatorial monsoon at both resorts. In Bali, the weather is quite predictable: rainy season in January-February, stable dry period
in June-October. In Thailand the weather is more capricious. Therefore, if you want to be sure that your vacation will be accompanied by ideal weather, then Bali is more reliable in this regard.
Thailand and Bali: nature and beaches
Nature. Bali is a riot of colors: bright plumage of birds, exotic colors of animals and marine life, plants of all colors of the rainbow; coral reefs and sandy beaches; tropical forests, cliffs over the ocean, volcanoes. This is a kingdom of positive emotions and a breathtaking variety of impressions. Thailand is Mountain peaks with cascading waterfalls, pristine fresh greenery of tropical thickets; elephants, rhinoceroses and monkeys - amazing world peace and tranquility.
Beaches. Bali has colorful, beautiful, clean sandy beaches, washed by both sea waters and Pacific Ocean. It's always fun and crowded here. Big waves are an added bonus for surfing. Thailand has sandy beaches, comfortably located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Secluded, quiet places are easier to find here than in Bali. And big waves are less common here. For families with children calm beaches Thailand is preferable.
Where is it better to relax: Bali or Thailand? Holidays in Bali are more active, in Thailand they are calm and measured. But both Thailand and Bali are capable of giving a huge amount of impressions and delivering unforgettable pleasure from your vacation.
WITH A CHILD IN BALI.
After spending many hours on the Internet searching for useful information about traveling to Bali with a child, I promised myself that upon arrival I would definitely write a post about all sorts of nuances with useful notes. Maybe some other parents will find it useful. Still, there is more information on the Internet just for travelers, even if it’s useful. And through the eyes of parents, not very much.
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From the very beginning, we were not entirely sure whether it was worth going so far. And we had little idea what kind of island it was, despite the fact that many of our friends had been there more than once and some live there.
Flight.
And so, the ticket was booked a month before departure, and the discounts did not apply to children (I don’t know, maybe this is specifically in our case, it’s better to clarify) it seems that children under two years old can travel for free on their laps.. In general, we paid for Nikita (2 years and 7 months at that time) as much as for yourself. 26,000 rubles round trip. The journey itself from door to door took (please don’t be scared) 28 hours, but it’s not as scary as it might seem. Nikita really liked it to fly, of course, in the end everyone was tired, but not so tired that they wouldn’t go there again)) The route was like this: Moscow-Doha (5 hours travel), night in Doha, Doha-Jakarta (9 hours flight), night in Jakarta, and in the morning a flight from Jakarta to Bali (1.5 hours). The return trip was only one night.
We spent the night quite well, at the airport in Doha you can use quiet rooms, the so-called rest rooms, and rent a stroller for free, it’s very convenient. There are also similar rooms with showers, food, drinks, etc. ($40 per person, 6 hours). Free wifi throughout the airport. In Jakarta there is Jakarta Airport Hotel (http://www.jakartaairporthotel.com/), 6 hours seems to cost $70, but it’s worth it if you’re flying with a child. Unfortunately, we didn’t have any free seats, but Nikita slept wonderfully in the stroller without experiencing any inconvenience.
I almost forgot! For some reason, it was quite cool at Doha airport and you could easily freeze in shorts and T-shirts. Be sure to take it to hand luggage sweatshirts and a blanket for the child. We found it very useful. We took another blanket from the Qatar plane, which we didn’t regret at all. It was also very cold on the Jakarta-Bali plane.
If such a long method of traveling by three planes seems difficult, you can buy tickets for a direct flight for much more.
Insurance.
Knowledgeable people advised us to choose an insurance company that would cooperate with International SOS. It is considered one of the best companies in the insurance industry and is located in Bali (http://www.internationalsos.ru/ru). In Russia, SK Soglasie (http://www.soglasie.ru/) cooperates with International SOS. Maybe someone else, but I didn’t look. Insurance for a child under 3 years old costs 2 times more than for an adult. We were insured for $30,000 and paid 4,000 rubles for three (for Nikita 2 thousand rubles)
Oclimatization.
The three of us simply didn’t have it. Moreover, we continued to wake up and fall asleep at the same time as in Moscow, despite the fact that the time difference was 4 hours.
Accommodation.
We lived in Bali for almost three weeks. As a family, we rented a villa from our friends (they do this http://innabali.ru/). In the Legian area. It's about 7 minutes by taxi to the beach. By motorbike it's even faster.
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And the guys with whom we went on a trip booked a chip hotel in Kuta, across the road from the ocean (Anggrek hotel). It’s a completely normal meal if you’re young, cheerful, childless and going to surf and hang out))). A month's stay in this hotel is about 5 thousand rubles per person, if not less. Most of the neighbors are Russian youth, some came on vacation, others live there permanently.
The day started like this: we woke up in our wonderful villa... got on a scooter and went to Kuta to visit the guys) We had breakfast with the whole party in a cafe, surfed and sunbathed on the beach. Then we went to lunch and went back to the villa to put Nikita to bed for an afternoon nap. he woke up and we returned to Kuta. When Nikita didn’t want to sleep during the day, we stayed with the guys and at the same time washed him there after the beach. On the second day of arrival we found out that eating in Kuta was twice as cheap as in Legian. Apparently because because of a lot of competition, or maybe because the place itself is more casual and simpler.
And one more thing: when choosing housing, check whether there are noisy roads or construction sites nearby.
What worried us before the trip:
I thought that we wouldn’t even bother going to Kuta. I read that it’s dirty, noisy and has a bad shore for swimming with a child. People are all different, of course, but we had fun and positive there. Kuta is like Kuta. The beach is quite good, clean (they say three years ago it was dirtier). Nikita was fiddling around on the shore in the wet sand, running through the water and we dipped him a little deeper. But still, Kuta Beach is a place for surfers and if you want a family beach, it’s probably better to live in another area, In Nusa Dua, it is more civilized. Although nothing bothered us at all)) We liked everything.
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Nutrition.
All three weeks we always went to our favorite place - Totemo Varung on Benesari Street. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner. We liked that everything there was tasty, of high quality and good prices. The first two days we even tried to cook at home ourselves, but this idea was a failure. It makes no sense. It turns out to be more expensive and not so varied, of course.
In Bali, our child ate rice and vegetable dishes. Chicken, meat, salads, soup, pancakes. Fruits (bananas, mangoes mainly), fresh juices. There were no problems with food. Although I was worried before leaving what he would do there eat. I shouldn’t have worried, it’s even funny to remember)) The main thing is to clarify to the waiter no spicy, so that the dish is not spicy. We sometimes crawled out from behind the table, leaving 90 thousand rupees (300 rubles) for the three of us. This includes freshly squeezed juices twice and delicious local food and coffee and pancakes)))
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For younger children, supermarkets have everything that is available in their homeland. And baby food and juices and diapers. Whatever your heart desires.
I carried antiseptic hand gel with me and Enterosgel just in case. They gave it to Nikita a couple of times as a preventive measure when he drank water from the ocean and pool.
I advise you to definitely take sunscreen and Panthenol anti-burn spray with you. Our entire group came in handy with it. In three weeks, everyone managed to get burned, despite the fact that we rented an umbrella and protected ourselves from the sun. Panthenol works magically.
Since we're talking about medications, I'll write what we found useful. Hydrogen peroxide + brilliant green. For boys, broken knees are inevitable)) Although for girls too, of course))
Protargol drops. Nikita sniffled for about three days at the beginning, then he adapted. They also gave him aflubin when he sniffled, but maybe that was unnecessary, we just really wanted our vacation to go without problems)) We didn’t need almost any of the medications, thank God .But you definitely need to take a first aid kit. I carried the most necessary things in my hand luggage (thermometer, bandage, brilliant green, peroxide, anti-inflammatory - Panadol, plaster), the rest I checked in my luggage.
Climate.
We vacationed in October and found it rained only a couple of times, it seems. Mostly there was always sun and sometimes clouds. Very warm and nice)) For clothes, we needed T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops. All other things (Nikita’s tights, sweatshirts, long sleeves, jeans ) and lay at the bottom of the suitcase.
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And I’ll write about one more nuance. It seems to me that if you are not going on vacation to resorts Krasnodar region)) and not to Europe, but choosing islands in the open ocean, you are exposed to some kind of risk. During our trip to Bali there was an earthquake. 100 km from the island in the ocean. Our media managed to inflate this to incredible proportions, even that everything was destroyed, tourists were leaving the island. In fact, it just shook the earth a little for about 5 seconds, maybe that’s all. We were sitting in a cafe, even the cups didn’t fall. Although, I must admit, everyone was scared. Local residents say that this is normal and sometimes, not happens often. We were even asked: Well, doesn’t this happen in Moscow?))
Wash.
Several times we handed over our laundry to the laundromat, mostly things that don’t wash very well by hand. Besides, it’s very humid in Bali and things take a long time to dry.
A package of things cost us 20 thousand rupees, which is approximately 70 rubles. They dropped it off in the morning and picked it up in the evening.
I seem to have finished the post, my husband advised me to tell you about the best place to buy souvenirs and advise on prices))
In general, for three of us in 20 days, we spent about 60 thousand rubles, we didn’t deny ourselves anything, we went on excursions three times for the whole day, only we decided not to go to Gili just after the earthquake, we left it until next time.
We bought souvenirs at the Geneva store. If you tell the taxi driver Geneva shop Kerobokan Street, he will understand you)) Souvenirs there are three times cheaper than in souvenir shops on the street and in supermarkets.
What touched us:
The Balinese are very nice, friendly and kind people. And they have reverent feelings for small children)) Nikita was always the center of attention, everyone knew him and shouted Hello, Nikitaaa)) They sent air kisses and constantly, constantly took pictures with him)) The child became even more talkative, sociable and open to the world))
