BALI

Bahasa Bali and Bahasa Indonesian are the most prominent languages on the island. Most people in Balinese are bilingual and speak both these languages. A fewer people are fluent in the English language.

Yes. Bali has always been peaceful, it is the only Hindu island in the Islamic Indonesian arcapelago and up until the 2002 and 2005 Kuta bombings, planned by outsiders. However since the attacks, the Indonesian goverment has taken the threat of terrorism very seriously and use measures to monitor and work to prevent future attacks. As for safety in the streets, there is very little violent crime in Bali, especially in Ubud – just be cautious against pickpockets in the beach areas and with handbags on motorbikes late at night. Always put your valuables under the seat of your motorbike/scooter.

You can wear anything in Bali as long as it is not offending anyone. However, the locals become strict when it comes to visiting temples in Bali. Both men and women should be fully covered and wear modest clothing. Wearing a sarong or a scarf inside the temple is mandatory.

Yes, Uber is available in Bali. But it is mostly functioning in the areas of Kuta and Seminyak.

Smoking laws: Smoking or selling cigarettes and tobacco in public places like tourist attractions, hospitals, temples, and public transport is strictly prohibited. Smoking zones have been set up in public places where smokers can freely smoke. Restaurants and bars in Bali have their own smoking zones where you can take a smoke undisrupted.
Drinking Laws: The legal drinking age in Bali is 21 years. You will not find any Halaal restaurant selling liquor because of the Muslim customs.
Drug laws: Drug laws in Bali are very strict. You will be harshly penalized if you get caught with any kind of narcotics like cocaine, marijuana, and heroin.

Yes, Denpasar Ngurah International Airport in Bali has free wifi and it is easy to connect to the network too. The free session lasts for 240 minutes.

Bali is generally hot, sunny and humid and typically the rainy season is between November – Feb/March. However rain usually pours heavily for a short duration in the afternoon or during the night, leaving the rest of the day warm and sunny (around 90 degrees) and cools off at night.