Bali Brochure 2017

6 TIPS
for your
Bali Holiday
Shop
'til you drop
Explore for
yourself
Foodie heaven
Shoppers are spoilt in Bali. From
local markets to world-class malls,
save some space for a medley of
take-home treasures.
Local markets offer a dense
assortment of both trinkets and
foot traffic, with Sukawati Art
Market well regarded as Bali’s most
legendary. This two-storey hub
of sellers and hagglers stocks all
manner of handmade keepsakes.
Malls such as the Discovery
Shopping Mall and Beachwalk on
Kuta Beach offer an air-conditioned
escape from the heat and can be
accessed directly from the beach.
Bartering is mostly only accepted at
markets and won’t be well received
in malls or boutiques.
Venture to Seminyak for designer
items and if you’re looking for
something more in-keeping with
Bali’s harmonious reputation,
sustainable and ethically-conscious
stores are popping up everywhere.
Hiring a driver is a smart idea,
and for two main reasons. On a
practical level, you remove the
worry of driving a manual in a
foreign country, alongside scooters,
traffic jams and livestock! Secondly,
everything is planned for you. It’s
less hassle, less time consuming,
and you get driven from door-todoor,
absorbing all the highlights.
From volcanoes and mountain
regions, to small villages and coffee
plantations, your driver will take
you to sites you might not have
found yourself. While discussing
each location, you’ll get insider’s
knowledge from a genuine local,
including your driver’s personal
thoughts on just about everything.
Hiring a driver starts from as little
as $40 per day. Prices usually
cover petrol, whereas additional
costs (like entrance fees) won’t be
included.
A warung is a small, casual dining
establishment, usually family
owned. They don’t look flashy but
they’re your go-to for authentic
Balinese cuisine.
Start your day at a warung serving
strong Balinese coffee (kopi).
Thanks to the upper region’s rich
volcanic soil the coffee will please
the most distinguished Kiwi palette.
As for must-try dishes, babi guling
(suckling pig) is a favourite. Pasted
with turmeric and stuffed with at
least 10 ingredients, the pig is then
spit roasted over coconut husks.
Bali has an overwhelming choice
of beautiful restaurants, some of
our favourites include Mama San
Kitchen Bar Lounge, this fabulous
restaurant offers old and new world
influence in their Asian cuisine.
For a unique setting head to Ayana
Resort, home to the infamous Rock
Bar! Secure your spot in time for the
sunset and 360 degree views.
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