What to Wear
The dress code at resorts is very relaxed, and shorts and bare arms and shoulders are generally accepted. Upper-end resorts and clubs may require "smart casual" dress in the evenings. We will go to a couple of these during our visit. Most Balinese will be offended by immodest attire and you should be sensitive to this when entering towns and villages. Within tourist enclaves, dress is very casual. A hat or cap and comfortable shoes that slip off easily are best for touring - Balinese remove their footwear before entering houses and many buildings. Sandals are encouraged. A sturdy sneaker will be helpful when we go hiking.
When visiting a government office and the university, conservative dress is obligatory: for men, long trousers and long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks; and for women, a knee-length dress or skirt, a blouse that covers the upper arms, and shoes rather than rubber flip-flops.
You will likely want to buy a sarong and sash upon arrival. I can help you negotiate this. You should not plan on paying more than $15 for one. In case you do not want to buy one, we will have our performance costumes with us.
When visiting a government office and the university, conservative dress is obligatory: for men, long trousers and long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks; and for women, a knee-length dress or skirt, a blouse that covers the upper arms, and shoes rather than rubber flip-flops.
You will likely want to buy a sarong and sash upon arrival. I can help you negotiate this. You should not plan on paying more than $15 for one. In case you do not want to buy one, we will have our performance costumes with us.
Packing List
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD FIT IN A CARRY-ON SIZE SUITCASE & SMALL BACKPACK
CLOTHING
7 T-shirts
2 Longsleeve shirt
1 Light sweatshirt
2 Capris or long shorts (do not expose knees)
2 Athletic shorts (for in hotel or under sarong)
1 Bathing suit (for pool at hotel)
1 or 2 Pair of pants (not jeans)
6 Undergarments
5 Pairs of socks
1 Light jacket
2 Black camisole/tank tops
1 Disposable pocket size poncho
1 Pair of sandals
1 Pair of sturdy sneakers for hiking
CLOTHING
7 T-shirts
2 Longsleeve shirt
1 Light sweatshirt
2 Capris or long shorts (do not expose knees)
2 Athletic shorts (for in hotel or under sarong)
1 Bathing suit (for pool at hotel)
1 or 2 Pair of pants (not jeans)
6 Undergarments
5 Pairs of socks
1 Light jacket
2 Black camisole/tank tops
1 Disposable pocket size poncho
1 Pair of sandals
1 Pair of sturdy sneakers for hiking
TOILETRIES
1 Travel size shampoo
1 Travel size conditioner
2 Travel size bars of soap
1 Travel size deodorant
1 Travel size shaving cream
1 Travel size tooth paste
1 Travel size bottle of suntan lotion
4 Travel size packages of WetOnes
1 Travel size bottle of hand sanitizer
1 Travel size Q-tips
1 Small travel size First Aid kit (BandAids)
1 Travel size Neosporin
Hairbrush or comb (DO NOT bring a dryer)
Toothbrush
Floss
Razor
Nail clippers
Feminine products
1 Travel size shampoo
1 Travel size conditioner
2 Travel size bars of soap
1 Travel size deodorant
1 Travel size shaving cream
1 Travel size tooth paste
1 Travel size bottle of suntan lotion
4 Travel size packages of WetOnes
1 Travel size bottle of hand sanitizer
1 Travel size Q-tips
1 Small travel size First Aid kit (BandAids)
1 Travel size Neosporin
Hairbrush or comb (DO NOT bring a dryer)
Toothbrush
Floss
Razor
Nail clippers
Feminine products
MEDICATIONS
Personal medicine (if necessary)
Prescription of Antibiotic (recommend Cipro)
AirBorne (chewable)
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
Immodium or Pepto Bismol
Personal medicine (if necessary)
Prescription of Antibiotic (recommend Cipro)
AirBorne (chewable)
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
Immodium or Pepto Bismol
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Towel
Water bottle
Hat
Sunglasses
Headlamp for hiking Batur and reading at night
Chargers for various electronics
Very compact small travel pillow (if desired)
Journal
No more than two books
Adapter
Converter (if you need one)
Deck of Cards
Towel
Water bottle
Hat
Sunglasses
Headlamp for hiking Batur and reading at night
Chargers for various electronics
Very compact small travel pillow (if desired)
Journal
No more than two books
Adapter
Converter (if you need one)
Deck of Cards