Foods to try in Bali:
Sate:
The Bali Sate lilit variant is made from either minced beef, chicken, fish, pork, or even turtle meat, it's mixed with coconut, coconut milk, and a rich blend of vegetables and spices. The satay is then wrapped around bamboo; sugarcane or lemongrass sticks before it's grilled over charcoal. You can enjoy sate lilit with or without dipping sauce.
Nasi ayam and nasi campur:
A plate of white rice comes with different elements of Balinese food, such as a portion of babi guling (roast suckling pig) or betutu (spiced chicken or duck), mixed vegetables, and a dab of spicy sambal matah (Balinese sauce).Nasi ayam and nasi campur are sometimes served with a bowl of soup. For those who do not want it too spicy, simply ask for it without the sambal. It’s served at many warungs (small eateries) and restaurants throughout the island.
Bebek and ayam betutu:
Consists of a whole chicken{ayam} or duck{bebek} stuffed with traditional spices, wrapped in banana leaves, then enveloped tight in the bark of a banana trunk. The entire thing is baked or buried in a coal fire for 6 to 7 hours, resulting in a rich and juicy meat.
Babi guling:
A very popular dish consisting of a pig stuffed with traditional spices and vegetable mixes.
Tahu and tempeh:
This is tofu which comes in different styles such as fried, stuffed and battered.
Do’s and Don’ts in Bali:
Do dress appropriately:
For males don’t be shirtless until at beaches and for females don’t wear bikinis unless at the beach. Women are expected to cover their knees and shoulders while in sacred places such as temples.
Don’t bother going to kuta:
It does not over anything of natural beauty and is full of tourist traps, bars and clubs.
Don’t rent a scooter if you have never driven one:
The rise in traffic has resulted in increasing accidents, injuries and deaths. Instead you can hire a driver using Gojek or grab apps.
Don’t litter:
With the increase in tourism, there is a waste crises going on so play your part by using dustbins.
Learn some basic Balinese:
Learning some basic words will help you interact with the locals and they love it when visitors make an effort to communicate in their local language.
Make sure to look both ways before crossing the street:
Motorcycles in Bali drive everywhere including pedestrian sidewalks and even on wrong sides of the road so be cautious.
Famous tourist’s spots in Norway :
Pura Tanah Lot:
Pura Tanah Lot ("Pura" meaning temple in Balinese) is one of Bali's most famous temples, located 20 kilometres northwest of Kuta. The hotel's stunning beachside location, on a rocky islet surrounded by crashing waves, is a significant draw.
It is one of the most revered of all the island's marine temples to the Balinese people. Thousands of tourists from Kuta, Legian, and Sanur go to the temple every evening to watch the sun set behind the temple through a maze of pathways lined with souvenir vendors.
Mount Batur:
Hundreds of visitors make the trip up Mount Batur's 1,700-meter top every day in the predawn darkness of Bali. They watch the sun rise above the rich patchwork of mist-shrouded mountains and the caldera far below as they reach the summit. This should be at the top of your list of romantic things to do in Bali for couples.
This sacred active volcano is located in the Kintamani District in Bali's central highlands, approximately one hour's drive from Ubud. The hike is pretty easy and takes about two to three hours if done on well-marked pathways. A picnic breakfast cooked under the steam from the active volcano is usually included on guided treks. The views, which span all the way over the Batur on a clear day, are breathtaking.
Uluwatu Temple:
Due to its stunning clifftop setting, Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of Bali's most famous temples. It sits atop soaring sea cliffs over one of Bali's most popular surf areas.
"Ulu" means "point" or "land's end" in Balinese, and "Watu" means "rock," making the temple's location on the Bukit Peninsula, on the island's southwestern tip, a fitting name. Sunset is the greatest time to visit, as it is at Pura Tanah Lot, when the sky and water shine in the late afternoon light.
Ubud Monkey Forest:
One of the top things to do in Ubud, Bali, is to visit the Monkey Forest, also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. If you're an animal lover or a photographer, it's also one of the best spots to visit in Bali. From Ubud's town centre, it takes about 10 minutes to walk here.
A significant part of the appeal is the vivid jungle backdrop where the monkeys walk free, in addition to the amusing army of grey long-tailed macaques that call this home. Paved paths go through lush forests of gigantic banyan and nutmeg trees, with moss-covered statues and ancient temples looming through the dense vegetation, giving the place a mysterious feel.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan:
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, built in the 17th century, is one of Bali's most beautiful temple complexes. It is located on a small island off the western edge of Lake Bratan in the chilly central Bali highlands. The thatched temples reflect on the lake, and when the water levels rise, they appear to float on its surface, set against the majestic backdrop of Gunung Bratan.
The temple complex is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of the sea and lakes, and is one of Bali's principal sources of irrigation and drinking water.
The Buddhist stupa on the left of the first courtyard's entry, with statues of Buddha meditating in the lotus pose in niches on the square base, is an uncommon feature.
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