Advice for Schoolies in Bali 2012

                                           Emergency Numbers for Bali

A Small Piece of Advice for Australian Schoolies Traveling to Bali in 2012

Buy a cheap phone and purchase an Indonesian Sim card from a Circle K. Then along with your friends and families phone numbers, place in these very important numbers. You never know when you may need them.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS   

Ambulance: 118 Police: 110 Fire: 113 Search & Rescue: (0361) 111 115 151 Bali Tourist Police:  (0361) 754 599 (0361) 224 111 Red Cross: (0361) 227 224 Air Ambulance: (0361) 207 7788 Electricity: 123 Taxi: (0361) 701 111

CLINICS DOCTORS HOSPITALS

Sanglah Public Hospital: (0361) 227 911 – 15 Kasih Ibu Hospital: (0361) 223 036, (0361) 237 016 Bali International Medical Center (BIMC): (0361) 761263 International SOS: (0361) 710505

AUSTRALIAN CONSULAR OFFICE 

Phone:(036) 241 118  Fax: 221 195 Email: ausconbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id

©Malcolm Scott

Have your Stag Party in Bali

 

Why not have your stag party in Bali ?

Sexy Dancers, Working Girls and Bali Stag Parties

Weddings often take place in Bali. And as far as most men are concerned the premiere event at any wedding is the stag party. There are no shortage of women in Bali that are seeking a little fun and an easy way to make money so staging a cheap stag party in Bali can be relatively easy to organise.

In Bali Raw I relate the story of how I was tasked to orginise two bucks parties. For one of those parties I relied on sexy dancers for the entertainment. I ordered the dancers through an agency and they arrived on time and were very professional. The women were great dancers and they were a lot of fun. Unfortunately the guest of honour fell asleep under the stage. And the cost of putting on the show was exorbitant for what we actually received. 

For the second stag party I relied on the services of an Indonesian friend. The woman in question happened to be a working girl. She also operated in and around Kuta’s Nightclubs so I knew she was a good dancer. There were only a small number of groom’s friends attending the wedding. And we didn’t have a lot of cash to play with. So I sent a text to this lady, asking if she and a few of her friends would like to attend a pool party. In the text I explained that it would be an afternoon party and that it would only run for a few hours. I also clarified that she and her friends would be paid for attending.

Rightly so the lady in question instantly became suspicious. She sent a return message asking just what she and her friends would be expected to do to receive the payment. I then explained that they would only have to wear bikinis and do a few dances. And that it would be great if they could make a fuss of the party’s guest of honour. I also explained that nudity and sex were strictly off limits. And that all their drinks would be supplied. The lady then replied that she would call a few friends and see what she could orginise.  

I received my answer fifteen minutes later. She called me to say that she and her friends were more than willing to get paid for attending a pool party and dancing as long as the no-sex and nudity rules were adhered to. I assured her that they would be and a time and meeting place was set. A small whip-around amongst the invited guests then ensured the stag party took place.

The stag party turned out to be a resounding success. The men involved kept there part of the bargain and so did the women. The men remained on their best behaviour for the afternoon. And the ladies wore bikinis and looked stunning while they danced on the pool bar. They also had a lot of fun splashing around the pool when they weren’t dancing. And so they stayed well past their allotted time frame. The whole event also cost about a third of what it would have cost had I hired sexy dancers for the entertainment. 

For anyone thinking of organising an event like this, I would strongly suggest that the bride to be never be told where the women were sourced.

©Malcolm Scott

A youtube video of Bali’s sexy dancers can be found on the Bali Raw face book page: www.fb.com/baliraw

If you're pulled over by police in Bali

Riding a scooter in Bali and what to do if you are pulled over by a policeman

Take your keys out of the ignition

The first thing a policeman will do is snatch away the motorbikes ignition key. They will supposedly do this to stop you fleeing. The real reason they take the key is to secure a bargaining tool.  The policeman will tell his victim that their key will only be returned after they have attended a court case. This is generally a bluff designed to create a panic payment.

Beat the policeman to the punch. As soon as you are pulled over take the key out of the ignition and place it in your pocket.

Have cash in a separate pocket to your wallet or purse

Policemen in Bali have the eyesight of predators. They are always watching for wallets brimming with tourist dollars. Anyone riding a scooter should always carry a small amount of cash in a separate pocket. They should then pull this money out while telling the policeman it is the only cash they possess. You can’t give what you don’t have.

Only carry small denominations of cash

Make sure that the cash you have for fines is in small denominations. And be visible handing it over. The policeman won’t want to be seen counting the money. And it is easy to fool them into thinking that they are receiving a larger amount than they are actually getting.

Smile, be polite and address the policeman with respect

It is always wise to be polite to any policeman that stops you in Bali. Indonesians do not like to lose face and policemen in Bali expect to be treated with a certain level of respect. Address a Balinese policeman as Pak or sir and always smile. It will go a long way to reducing your fine.

Do not be bullied into paying too much

If you are pulled over you may be threatened with court, a large fine or confiscation of the vehicle. It is important to remember that in Bali most problems can be solved with the transference of cash. Remain calm, non-confrontational and remember it’s all about the money.

Wear a motorcycle helmet

You will see a number of locals riding without helmets. If you are a tourist in Bali the same rules do not apply. Policemen in Bali love nothing more than pulling over tourists without helmets.

Recognise where the policemen are stationed

Policemen in Bali do not move around a lot and Bali has a rabbit warren of small roads that lead to the place you are heading. Make a mental note of where the police are stationed. Then use the back roads and alleys to get to your destination.

Obtain an international drivers licence

Solve all problems by purchasing an international driver’s licence in your home country. They are not expensive and they are recognised. An international driver’s licence will save you a great deal of hassle and cash.

©Malcolm Scott

For a sobering video on motorbike accidents in Bali, look at the following youtube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYiBLlRBpJ8