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Hitchhiking in '''Bali''' is like hitchhiking in a 3rd world country that is a top destination for 1st world tourists. | Hitchhiking in '''Bali''' is like hitchhiking in a 3rd world country that is a top destination for 1st world tourists. | ||
− | First, it is very hard near the touristic hotspots. Kuta and Ubud for example. But away from there, it works pretty nice. | + | First, it is very hard near the touristic hotspots. [[Kuta]] and [[Ubud]] for example. But away from there, it works pretty nice. |
Basic rules: | Basic rules: | ||
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#Offers to contribute financially are not frowned upon. If you're travelling, you're probably 10 times more resourceful than them. And they know it. | #Offers to contribute financially are not frowned upon. If you're travelling, you're probably 10 times more resourceful than them. And they know it. | ||
#If you're lucky enough to find a tourist or an expat that has space in his car, he is very likely to give you a ride. There is a sort of tacit solidarity between tourists and expats. That is if you don't mind riding with them... | #If you're lucky enough to find a tourist or an expat that has space in his car, he is very likely to give you a ride. There is a sort of tacit solidarity between tourists and expats. That is if you don't mind riding with them... | ||
− | #Rain starts without warning and lasts for an unpredictable amount of time. If you're carrying electronics, seal them in a plastic bag. | + | #[[Rain]] starts without warning and lasts for an unpredictable amount of time. If you're carrying electronics, seal them in a plastic bag. |
[[Category:Indonesia]] | [[Category:Indonesia]] | ||
{{IsIn|Indonesia}} | {{IsIn|Indonesia}} |
Revision as of 01:39, 2 March 2011
Hitchhiking in Bali is like hitchhiking in a 3rd world country that is a top destination for 1st world tourists.
First, it is very hard near the touristic hotspots. Kuta and Ubud for example. But away from there, it works pretty nice.
Basic rules:
- The thumb sign doesn't work. Use your imagination. The "slow down" sign works, pointing your direction is cool... Surprise them :)
- If you're not Indonesian (or maybe Malay), all cars are taxis. Not only those that have a "taxi" sign, that are already legion. Even if you're not white, they'll spot you like a grease stain on a wedding dress. So, no point hitching the cars. Settle for the pickup trucks and trucks.
- Sometimes they will ask you to pay after you're already in the vehicle. Since there is no highway, just ask to get dropped off.
- Offers to contribute financially are not frowned upon. If you're travelling, you're probably 10 times more resourceful than them. And they know it.
- If you're lucky enough to find a tourist or an expat that has space in his car, he is very likely to give you a ride. There is a sort of tacit solidarity between tourists and expats. That is if you don't mind riding with them...
- Rain starts without warning and lasts for an unpredictable amount of time. If you're carrying electronics, seal them in a plastic bag.