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I've lived in Bali for almost 20 years, and these are 6 mistakes tourists should avoid making when they visit

Marielle DescalsotaMar 28, 2023, 10:51 IST

Lucienne Anhar; Bali's Gate of Heaven.Courtesy of Lucienne Anhar; Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images

Indonesian Lucienne Anhar moved to Bali in 2004 and spent many summers living on the island as a child.
Over the years, she has seen tourists be disrespectful at sacred sites and show too much PDA.

Bali, an island province in Indonesia, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia.

Nusa Penida, an island southeast of mainland Bali.Didier Marti/Getty Images

1. Don't sunbathe topless and avoid wearing skimpy clothing.

The 'gate to heaven' at Pura Lempuyang Luhur temple in Bali.Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images

2. Avoid showing too much physical affection in public.

A couple riding a scooter in Bali.Martin Puddy/Getty Images

3. Don't limit your travel experience to just popular tourist beaches.

A farmer works in his field near Mount Agung.Thomson Reuters

4. Balinese people attend many ceremonies, so don't expect them to adjust their schedules for you.

Balinese woman placing down incense during Melasti Ritual prior to Nyepi Day.Agung Parameswara/Getty Images

5. Avoid falling for popular tourist traps that are set up to scam foreigners.

Devotees offering prayers to a priest during the Pura Campuhan Windhu Sagara temple on the Padang Galak beach.Goh Chai Hin/AFP/Getty Images

6. Don't get aggressive when driving on the road.

Traffic in Canggu, one of the most populous places in Bali.Catwalk Photos/Shutterstock

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