What it actually costs
When to go
Peak wet season. Heavy afternoon rain daily, some roads flood. Also peak tourist/price season around Christmas.
Ubud rice terraces are empty before 7am. After 9am: tour bus hell.
What locals know
Warung food is better and 10x cheaper than tourist restaurants. Look for places with no English menu.
Rent a scooter (Rp70-100k/day) — only way to see the real Bali. International license technically required.
Canggu is for digital nomads and surfers. Ubud is for yoga and culture. Uluwatu is for cliffs and beaches. Seminyak is for parties you'll regret.
Negotiate taxi prices before getting in. Or use Grab (walk away from tourist spots first — taxi mafia blocks them).
Honest warnings
Bali belly is real. Avoid street cart ice. Restaurant ice (with holes) is factory-made and safe.
Bootleg arak kills tourists every year. Only drink sealed-bottle spirits.
Monkeys at Ubud Monkey Forest WILL steal your stuff. Zip everything away.
Ocean currents are deadly at some beaches. Swim between flags. Never swim at Padang Padang when the red flag is up.
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