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Almaty : Airport Wifi | Airport to City Bus | Metro | Tourist Information

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After completing the trip in Turkey and Georgia I landed in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Stayed overnight at Almaty airport. In this video, I have shared information on Almaty Airport to Almaty city bus, fare, basic Kazakh words for tourists, Magnum supermarket near Sayahat which can be a good option to buy vegetarian food in Almaty & Almaty metro.

Almaty airport to city centre bus / Sayakhat bus station

Bus #92 connects Almaty Airport with the city centre. Bus fare is 150 Tenge (30 INR in September 2018). The bus takes around half an hour to reach Sayakhat bus station. Sayakhat is a place from where you can get buses to reach almost anywhere in Almaty. Almost 150 metres away is Raiymbek batyr Metro station and 900 metres away is Alma Ata 2 train station. There are many shops around Sayakhat.

Almaty Airport: WiFi, Mobile Sim, Restaurants

Highspeed WiFi at Almaty airport is free for everyone without any time restrictions. However, there is a clause. You need to have a local Kazakh number to use the WiFi. There is a store on the 1st floor (departure) from where you can buy a local sim. Though the price they charge is higher than the city shops. There is also a restaurant inside the airport building. After you enter the airport building, you can find it on the extreme right corner.

Vegetarian food for backpackers in Almaty city

I purchased vegetarian food from Magnum supermarket. There are many options available. Watch this video to see how the supermarket looks from inside. I purchased ready to eat vegetarian things for around 1600 Tenge (315 INR) which was sufficient for me for the next 2 days. So if I eat 3 meals a day, this would come around 50 Rs per meal. Isn’t that cheap!

Almaty Metro fare

Pay a flat fare of 80 Tenge to travel anywhere in Almaty metro. I took the metro from Raiymbek batyr Metro station. You can see the process of buying the token, entering inside the metro station and catching the metro in this video.

Watch this video to see some interesting interactions with friendly Kazakh people.

Budget hostel in Almaty

I stayed in Dostyk hostel, Almaty. I paid 1800 Tenge (360 INR) to book it online. I got free internet and kitchen access. They offer laundry on a paid basis.  Location of Dostyk Hostel. Click this link for online booking of Dostyk hostel, Almaty. (Every successful booking through this link will fetch me a small commission) 
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Inside Dostyk Hostel, Almaty

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It started at 11 in the night and got finished at 7 am. It was just another, routine non-stop video editing session on my Mac. The only changes were the place and the people around. Thanks to all the friendly guests and fellow travellers at @dostyk_hostel_almaty for making the stay so memorable & wonderful. Thanks, Dinara for clicking this picture. (Sep 2018) Check 'bit.ly/almatyguide' to watch the video based on my stay in this hostel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. I have shared a link to book the hostel online. #MountainTrekker @visitalmatykz #IndianTravelVlogger #Hostels #Almaty #Kazakhstan #BudgetTravel #MacBookAir #VideoEditing #HostelLife #IndianTravelBlogger #TravelYouTuber #TouristHelpline #TravelFree #GlobeTrotter #TouristHelpline #WorldTraveller #Smile #Happiness

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Another day in Almaty and finishing another trip

Watch this video to see how was my experience at Dostyk Hostel and visiting Green Bazaar in Almaty. Also shared my experience at Almaty airport while coming back to Delhi with Air Astana.

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These apps can make your Europe trip cheaper

by VV
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How to travel Europe on a budget! Watch this video if you are searching for ways to travel in Europe as cheaply as possible. This video is based on my trip to Italy. I travelled from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport to Rome city. So if you are looking for Rome airport transfers then this video is surely for you. I faced a problem while booking a hotel in Rome. So while talking about my experience I have shared information about the tariff of the hotel and hostels in Rome. If you are also a vegetarian like me then this is a must watch the video. I have shared which is the best place to buy vegetarian food in Rome for budget travellers. How much a Pizza cost in Rome! You will also see Tiburtina bus station, Rome from where long distance buses operate. During the video, you will come to know about a few apps like Rometorio.com, Goeuro.com, Blablacar.com which can help you to keep Europe trip in Budget.

 

How I travelled Europe in just Rupees 10,000!

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ISTANBUL: Safe for Female Travel! How cheap for Vegetarians!

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Is Istanbul safe for a solo female traveller? Watch this video to know about it. Also how affordable is the city for a vegetarian tourist! I tried to find out answers to these questions during the initial days of my trip to Turkey. Watch this video for more details.

Where did I stay in Istanbul

I stayed in Dongyang Hotel near Sultan Ahmet area in Istanbul for a few days. You will get an idea about the cost of a hotel or hostel in Istanbul in this video.

Hotels and Hostels in Istanbul


 

Supermarkets in Istanbul, Turkey

I visited a supermarket called Sok in the Sirkeci area of Istanbul. I have shared the cost of things I bought from there. If you are also a vegetarian budget traveller like me, this part of the video would be helpful for you. Though there are also some other famous supermarkets chains like BIM, M Migros, Greens, Carrefour, etc.

Bollywood in Turkey

I met some volunteers who help tourist visiting Istanbul. Watch the interesting conversation with the school girls about India, Bollywood, Amir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Indian soap operas like Utaran. They revealed some interesting things about their mother and grandmothers in this context ;)

Souvenir shop & Mobile sim cost in Istanbul

I visited a souvenir shop near Sultan Ahmet called Ottoman Art in Sirkeci, bought some souvenirs from there. I also visited a local mobile sim shop near Sultan Ahmet to find the cheapest mobile networks available in Turkey.

How to reach Taksim Square, Istanbul

Then you’ll watch interesting sessions with Turkish & Afghan fruit sellers and at the end, you will see me travelling in Istanbul tram to Kabatas for visiting Taksim Square. There also I met an interesting tour guide who helped me reach Taksim Square and understand a few basics about Turkey.

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USA Travel Guide

by VV
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AUTHOR: RAHUL TYAGI

I am an Indian living in USA for almost 9 years now. Based on my experiences I have shared a few inputs which may be useful for anyone planning to visit USA for tourism, work or study for short or long durations. Check USA travel guide for details on ways to travel on a budget in USA, getting a mobile sim, accessing free internet, getting vegetarian food and many more relevant topics.

FOOD

How to find good Restaurants in USA

In order to make sure that you are able to eat and have good options while you are travelling to USA please download a useful App called as “Yelp” which can help you find a restaurant near you or wherever you are going. You can also choose a specific cuisine you are looking for.

Vegetarian food in USA

You can get Vegetarian food at most restaurants in USA. Make sure that you ask the waiter that you are looking for something “without meat”. Also, a lot of times they can make a dish without meat if you ask them. Also note that in Indian Restaurants in USA, generally, you’ll get complimentary (Free) Rice with every dish you order.

Indian Grocery stores in USA

In the most major cities, you will find Indian grocery stores as well where you can get almost everything you will get in India.

INTERNET

How to get Free Internet in USA

You will find free WiFi at almost all Coffee Shops in USA. If you are travelling across USA search for the nearest Starbucks. They offer you free WiFi with no time limit and you do not need a phone number for connecting to the WiFI. Starbucks is pretty lenient with customers, you do not necessarily need to buy anything at Starbucks. You can just go inside Starbucks sit and connect to WiFi and enjoy.
Another place you can access free WiFi is public libraries, every city in the US has a public library where you can not only access free WiFi but also access to PC and printing services etc. and on top of that access to Public Library in any city is Free.

Free WiFi tips

Also, there is a retail chain across USA who provides free Access to WiFi. Check this link,  https://www.thesimpledollar.com/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/

These applications also can be used to find free WiFi Hotspots near your location. ‘WiFi Map’ & ‘Wiffinity’

MOBILE SIM

Mobile Networks in USA

There are three major Wireless Operator in USA. Verizon (Only CDMA), AT&T (GSM) and T-mobile (GSM). Rest anyone who is selling you a SIM card is what is known as an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). They are virtual operators using the physical network of the above three operators. Usually, MVNO’s are cheaper than AT&T, T-mobile as they buy data, voice and text services in bulk from these operators and pass the benefit to consumers. AT&T and T-mobile are equally good but T-mobile has a slightly better network, especially in remote areas.

Here are few MVNOs that can be good for your stay and provide the same connectivity as AT&T and T-Mobile will provide:

H20 Wireless [ Uses AT&T Network]

I use it. Benefits: Free calls to India. You can get this SIM for $1 directly at either Best Buy or Target or Walmart locations.
Plans: https://www.h2owirelessnow.com/mainControl.php?page=planMonth. It does say Monthly Plan but essentially it is a Prepaid Monthly with no commitment required.

Ultra Mobile [T-Mobile Network]

Needs to be ordered Online to avoid paying an extra activation fee
Plans: https://www.ultramobile.com/monthly-plans/

Cricket Wireless [ Uses AT&T Network]

You can get this SIM directly at either Best Buy or Target or Walmart locations.
Plans: https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/shop/serviceplans

Straight Talk [ Uses both AT&T & T-mobile]

You can get this SIM directly at either Best Buy or Target or Walmart locations
Plans: https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/shop/serviceplans

Other Helpful links

1. https://bestmvno.com/ (Dedicated for MVNO and Cheap Plans) and
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_mobile_virtual_network_operators [ List of MVNOin USA ]

STAY

Budget stay options in USA

You can use Couchsurfing to stay for free with locals. Airbnb is also very popular for staying with the locals in the USA. The good thing about Airbnb is that staying at an Airbnb is usually cheaper and comfortable than hotels. Please make sure that you are staying at an Airbnb which has a rating of 3 stars and above or else your stay can be really bad. The best is staying with people who are tagged as ‘Super Host’.

Free credit on AirBnb: Use www.airbnb.com/c/rahult27 to get $40 Credit with signup which you can use towards your stay.

Other Options [ Not personally used]
https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/
https://www.hostelbookers.com/
https://www.hostelz.com/
https://www.hiusa.org/
https://www.hihostels.com/

TRAVEL

Public Transport in USA

Most cities have good and some cities have a great Public Transport system. Boston and New York have a great Train/Subway/Metro system. You can usually buy Cards depending on the city for unlimited travel (for Ex. 2 Days, 14 Days, 30 Day pass) which gives you access to both Train and Bus (please check each city-specific information) for unlimited travel. Please make sure you check out the Public Transport website for the city where you are travelling.

Taxi or Uber!

If you plan on using Taxi, try leveraging either Uber or Lyft for getting from one place to another especially short distances. Also going into and out of Airports you usually have a service called as ‘Super Shuttle’ which will Pick you and Drop you off at the Airport depending on your address.

Buses in USA

Also, buses are really good and you can find cheap tickets if you book before time. Please make note that Bus Travel is not good for Long Distance Travel.

Useful Applications / Website

Uber : https://www.uber.com
Lyft : https://www.lyft.com/i/RAHUL95122
Super Shuttle : https://www.supershuttle.com/
Bus : https://wanderu.com and https://www.gotobus.com/

Budget Flights in USA

Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the two major low-cost airlines in the USA. To travel the long distances, flights are the best option. You can get really cheap tickets if you buy them in advance. Although there are a few other websites like airfarewatchdog.com and Skiplagged.com to get dirt cheap deals, alerts and tricked fares.

How to deal with the Emergencies

If you have an emergency like medical or theft or anything that requires immediate attention, call 911 immediately. 911 is a universal number for use across the USA for any kind of emergency. If you need help but is not an emergency and you have no other option, call 311 (please double check depending on City ). Also If you can’t figure out anything, go talk to a Police Officer (sitting in a Police car or if you see one) they are very helpful. Indians, in general, are really helpful, even if you don’t know them.

Medical emergency in USA

Medical expenses in USA are very high. Please make sure it is a good practice to cover yourself against any medical emergencies while you are in USA. Out of pocket medical is very high. I would advise you to get a Travel Insurance Plan for USA. You can also buy Medical Insurance before you travel from India but I would suggest picking provider who is local to USA as it would ease your claim and approval process.

Aggregator website that helps you compare different choices are listed below.
Square Mouth: https://www.squaremouth.com
Visitors Coverage: https://www.visitorscoverage.com/
Insubuy: https://www.insubuy.com/

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Egypt: Vegetarian food | Mobile Sim | Local transport | Hostels

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It was not that difficult to find vegetarian food in Egypt as it was in most of the South-East Asian countries. In these two videos, I have shared information about vegetarian food, how to get a mobile sim in Egypt, Local transportation in Giza and hassles which a tourist may face in Egypt.

Vegetarian food in Egypt

I was served Egyptian fool beans during my flight between Jeddah to Alexandria. I liked it so much that most of the time during my week-long trip in Egypt, I had fool beans with the traditional bread/roti called Aish. There are a lot of other options for vegetarians. E.g., Koshari, which is also said to be the national dish of Egypt can also be made without non-vegetarian ingredients. Falafel is another vegetarian dish which is also quite popular in many other countries. Watch for more videos which will show you what I ate in other places in Egypt.

According to the information provided by the hostel staff, there are a few Indian restaurants in Cairo, Giza and major tourist destinations like Alexandria & Luxor.

Cost of vegetarian food in Giza

I went to a local restaurant called El Gizawy. There are a lot of other restaurants near the Giza Pyramids. I had a few Aish, Falafel, Fool and two other vegetarian dishes for 15 LE which is equivalent to 55 Indian Rupees. The quantity was much so I had the same meal two times.


Tourist Sim in Egypt

Talking about the best mobile network in Egypt, I chose to buy Vodafone as suggested by many locals. The sim cost me 150 LE. There are other mobile networks like Etisalat, Orange (formerly Mobinil) and We (Government owned).

  • Sim Cost – 150 LE
  • Validity – 1 month
  • Internet data – 3.5 GB
  • Talktime – 25 minutes

Documents required to get a mobile sim in Egypt

I was not asked any document to purchase a mobile sim in Egypt. The shopkeeper just asked for money, and he gave me a pre-activated prepaid mobile sim.

Local transport in Giza

Public buses are the cheapest mode of transportation in Cairo and Giza. As per the fellow local passengers the bus fare range from 1 to 5 LE. Minibuses are also another option. Giza and Cairo are also connected with an underground Metro train. Apart from the regular taxis, you can book Uber cabs in Cairo, Giza and other major cities of Egypt.

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Watch this before visiting Aizawl, Mizoram

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This video is about my first day’s experience of visiting Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. I hopped on local buses, took shared taxis, hitchhiked and interacted with the locals in Aizawl. I am sharing the information which can be helpful for any tourist visiting Aizawl.

Aizawl Airport

At the beginning of the video, I have shared information regarding the public transport between Lengpui Airport to Aizawl. There is no airport in Aizawl city. The nearest airport is in Lengpui village. Distance from Lengpui airport to Aizawl distance is 33 kilometres. There are no public buses between the airport and Aizawl city. The only option is to hire a taxi. Usually, there are two options. Small cars like Alto or Eon & SUVs like Bolero, Scorpio or Sumo. Most of the prepaid cars are the small cars. SUVs run on a rental basis. I am sharing the charges for both of them. I landed in Lengpui on a Sunday and usually it is difficult to get rental cars on Sundays. So if you want to rent a car and landing on a Sunday, better to call a travel agency.

  • Lengpui airport to Aizawl Sumo fare – 2000-2500 Rs
  • Lengpui airport to Aizawl Prepaid taxi fare/Small cars – 1000-1200 Rs

Hotels in Aizawl

I stayed in a Government guest house in Aizawl. The tourism department of Mizoram Government owns it and hence any tourist can stay there. Bookings are done on-phone on first come first served basis. The guesthouse is situated in Chaltlang area of Aizawl city and hence called ‘Tourist lodge Chaltlang’.

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Vegetarian food in Mizoram

I will share information in the next videos about vegetarian food in Mizoram. My entire family is vegetarian, so I was quite apprehensive about getting vegetarian food in Aizawl. But Chaltlang tourist lodge offered us a very nice ‘home-made’ vegetarian meals. The rates are also quite reasonable. Watch the video for more details on the food rates.

  • Chaltlang tourist lodge phone – 03892341083, 03892346589,  03892346422
  • Room tariff in Chaltlang tourist lodge – start from 600 to 2500 Rs.
  • Vegetarian food available – Yes

Experiencing the public transport in Aizawl

On the next day, I used the public transportation to explore Aizawl. The most popular ones are the minibuses and the small cars (Maruti 800). You can share the fare of a taxi in Aizawl on a ‘contri’ basis. That means you don’t have to pay the full fare of a taxi if some other passenger is also using the cab.

  • Aizawl minibus fare = 5 Rs minimum

Aizawl Traffic jams

Getting stuck in traffic jams in Aizawl is a nightmare. We lost a lot of time during our trip in these traffic jams. The roads of the hilly city feel narrow in comparison to an exceptionally high volume of traffic. So if you are a solo traveller, then the best way is to hire a bike taxi.

Bike taxi in Aizawl

The best way to travel in Aizawl is to hire a two-wheeler taxi. You can identify the bike taxi drivers by their Yellow helmet. I was told that they charge Rs 10 for the first kilometre and then 5 for every subsequent kilometre.

Mobile network in Aizawl

During the stay, we used Airtel, BSNL, Jio and Vodafone mobile networks. All of them were ok. Jio & Airtel’s Internet speed was poor while uploading videos on youtube. Almost took a day to upload 1GB of internet data. Didn’t use BSNL and Vodafone’s internet.

In this video, you will get to learn how to say thanks in Mizo language which is a must for everyone visiting Aizawl. Also, you will see a glimpse of traffic sense, gender equality, cleanliness and overall culture of the Mizos.

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Bali travel guide

by VV
written by VV

Bali travel guide is based on my travel experiences I had in Bali in late 2017. You can read about them and my Bali itinerary in this report.

Bali: an overview

  • Capital of Bali – Denpasar
  • Bali Airport – Denpasar (Ngurah Rai International Airport)
  • Flights from India to Bali – Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Thai Airways, Malindo air
  • Currency: Indonesian Rupiah – IDR (1 INR = 210 IDR)
  • Must do activities in Bali – Snorkelling trip in Nusa Penida, Balinese massage and spa, Relax at Kuta beach
  • Must visit places in Bali – Ubud, Kelingking beach, Uluwatu, Tanah lot temple, Nusa Lembongan, Kuta, Seminyak

How to get visa for Bali

Indonesia provides a visa-free entry to most of the nationals who wish to visit Indonesia for tourism purpose. This visa is available for 30 days and can’t be extended further. So, Indian citizens do not require a visa to visit Bali. Many people have asked about the documents needed to get Bali visa in the facebook group of TouristHelpline. To answer them, just arrive at the Bali airport and show your passport to the immigration officer. You will get the entry. Although its recommended to have documents like return flight tickets & hotel bookings or other accommodation proof. The visa-free movement in Bali for Indians is similar to visa-free access to Nepal and Bhutan. The only difference is, Indians don’t require a passport to visit Nepal & Bhutan, whereas you need a passport to enter Bali, Indonesia.

Flights for Bali


Hostels and budget hotels in Bali

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Budget stay in Bali

Bali is a perfect place for budget travellers. Hostels in Bali are generally available for 250 Rupees (approx.) for one person/night. However, while writing this report I saw a few hostels were available for as low as 120 Indian Rupees. (Click this link – Bali Budget hostels). These hostels, guest houses are readily available in all over Bali. However, Ubud is a paradise for budget travellers. That is the reason lot of budget hostels are available in Ubud. You can also get cheap hostels in the most happening area of Bali, i.e. Kuta and even Denpasar, the capital of Bali.

Budget hotels in Bali

Many people have asked how to get budget hotels or hostels in Bali in the TouristHelpline facebook group. The best way is to choose the area first and then go the online travel agencies like Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, etc… and check the ratings given by the users, not the agency. I would advise using the filters to on such portal. For eg., you can filter the results on the basis of budget, ratings, facilities, etc.

Where did I stay in Bali? - Check my 5-day Bali itinerary

Vegetarian food in Bali

Being a vegetarian is not a problem in Bali. I am also a vegetarian and found a lot of options to eat and drink. There are a lot of local vegetarian dishes like Tipa cantok, Daluman, Veg Nasi Goreng (fried rice), etc. Check my videos and Instagram for more details and their pictures.  Getting Indian food in Bali is also not a problem. As the number of Indians tourists in Bali is quite huge, there are a lot of Indian restaurants in Bali. Google will help you to find them.



Tourist sim in Bali

Getting a prepaid sim card in Bali is very easy. Just pay the cost and get the pre-activated sim from any sim card dealer. You don’t need to give any documents to get the sim as no registration is required for taking a prepaid Sim card in Bali. I used Telkomsel and I was pretty satisfied with its performance. It worked well even in Nusa Penida (island). Another popular network is ‘XL’. Generally, a prepaid sim/tourist sim will cost 200,000 IDR in Bali. One of the sim vendors was selling a Telkomsel sim for 200,000 IDR with 7GB of internet data and no talk time. One Indian Rupee (INR) equals 210 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), as on 31 December 2017.

Internet and free WiFi in Bali

Free WiFi is available in most of the restaurants, cafes & hotels in Bali. The speed is good for sending a WhatsApp message or uploading a picture on your Instagram. So, probably you won’t even need to purchase a sim. Although, your prepaid sim can be uploaded with various Internet data packs. While booking your hotel/hostel make sure they offer WiFi range up to your bed because many of them offer free WiFi only in their lobby or dining area.

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Local transportation in Bali

Bali does not have a good public transport system. You won’t find public buses in all the areas. Bemo, the local minibuses are available on limited routes. Your hotel staff can guide you to use a Bemo.

The worst thing I experienced in Bali was the traffic jams. As it was an organised group trip, we were given a bus for the whole trip. We actually wasted a lot of time getting stuck in the traffic jams. Only two-wheeler users were at the advantage. I suggest hiring a two-wheeler to explore Bali. This way, not only you will be able to dodge the traffic jams but also experience the independence to explore places on your own.

Local transportation in Bali
  • Bemo, the minibuses
  • Rental cars
  • Rental Bikes
Also check: Online booking of Ferry, Bus & Cars in Bali

How to rent a bike in Bali

A motorcycle or scooter is available for rent for 70,000 IDR for 24 hours. You just need to show your Indian driving licence, passport and pay the rent in advance. They will note down the passport and driving licence details and handover the motorbike’s key to you. Watch this video for more details.

Bike rental in Bali - 70,000 IDR for 24 hours
Do we need an International driving license to rent a bike?

Yes, a valid International driving license is recommended to hire a bike or scooter in Bali. Actually, it is mandatory to have an international driving license for driving a motor vehicle outside of your country. Some countries enforce this law very strictly whereas some don’t. According to Mr Arpan, a member of Tourist Helpline group who has spent a significant time in Bali – it is advisable not to hire a bike without a proper International driving licence or permit. There is a hefty penalty for this as per local laws. “I have seen many people made to spend hours in the police station “negotiating” their release and made to pay 200 USD because they didn’t have the International driving license.”

Bike taxis in Bali

Bike taxi is called Ojek in Bali. Ojek is probably the cheapest way to travel in Bali. They are like auto rickshaw or tuk-tuk, where anyone can approach them to travel from one place to another. There are on-demand Ojek services offered by Grab and Gojek. Both the operators have their mobile app. Download them to book a bike taxi, just like you do to call an Ola or Uber taxi in India. In this video, I have shared information about Ojek.

Hotels in Bali



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A day trip to Nusa Penida, Bali : Snorkelling, Beaches & Nasi Goreng

by VV
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This video is about my visit to Nusa Penida, one of the most exciting and scenic islands around Bali.  I visited two beaches in Nusa Penida –  Kelingking & Toya Pakeh. They are indeed beautiful and exotic. For those looking for water sports like diving or snorkelling in Bali, I recommend a day trip to Nusa Penida Island. In this video, I have shared information about

  • How to reach Nusa Penida
  • Fast boat fare from Bali to Nusa Penida
  • Ferry from Sanur beach to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan
  • Point of attractions in Nusa Penida
  • Nasi Goreng for Vegetarians
  • Best mobile network in Bali

How to reach Nusa Penida island

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It took us around 30 minutes from Sanur beach to Nusa Penida island in a speedboat. The ferry price is about 4,00,000 IDR which equals to 1,900 Indian Rupees approximately. After that, we went to Kelingking beach which was pronounced as Klingking beach by our guide and people from Indonesia Tourism promotion authorities.

  • Nusa Penida Ferry price – 400,000 IDR (To & Fro)
Planning a trip to Bali: Check Bali Travel Guide based on my experience

Kelingking beach

After reaching a particular point near the Kelingking beach, the scenery became surreal. The sea water was so clear, so blue… It was out of this world. There is a track to reach the beach, but it is quite dangerous. There is a board which warns tourist to go on that path on their risk. I went half way and came back.

Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

Now before we could start water activities in Nusa Penida island, It was already lunchtime. I had vegetarian Nasi Goreng at a local restaurant on the way. Nasi Goreng is Indonesian fried rice and quite a popular dish. Usually, it is served with meat, but I ordered a Vegetarian one. It cost 30,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) which equals 143 Indian Rupees.

  • Vegetarian Nasi Goreng price = 30,000 IDR

Snorkelling at Nusa Penida

After lunch, I reached Toya Pakah beach, another famous beach on Nusa Penida. I think it is more famous for activities like Snorkelling. We went on a Snorkelling trip, again on a speedboat. It hardly took 10-15 minutes to reach Gamat Bay, the place known for Snorkelling and other water activities. Our snorkelling instructor informed that a snorkelling trip from the Toya Pakah beach costs about 250,000 IDR for one person. The trip duration is 1 hour which includes travelling time from Toya Pakeh to Gamat bay. Overall the actual snorkelling activity lasts for 30 minutes which is really fun.

  • Snorkelling trip cost = 250,000 IDR / person
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