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You can get around Bali or beyond without ever using a word of Indonesian, but you are missing a great experience if you do not acquire at least a basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia. Everyone will cheerfully help you when they see you are trying to speak their national language.
General
Dari mana? (Literally, 'where from?'). This could either mean, What country are you from? Or where did you just come from (the beach, the road, etc)?
Anda asal dari mana? What country are you from? You answer, Dari
Amerika, Australia…
Mau ke mana? Where are you going?
Apa Kabar? How are you?
Kabar Baik. I am fine.
Ya - Yes.
Tidak/bukan - No, not.
Terima kasih - Thank you.
Kembali - You're welcome.
Tolong - Please.
Ma'af - Sorry.
Permisi - Excuse me.
Nama saya… My name is…
Siapa nama anda? What is your name?
Greetings
Selamat datang - Welcome.
Selamat pagi - Good morning (until 11am).
Selamat siang - Good day (11am - 3pm).
Selamat sore - Good afternoon (3-7pm).
Selamat malam - Goodnight.
Shopping
Saya mau beli - I want to buy.
Ini - This
Itu - That
Berapa? - How much?
Mahal - Expensive
Harga pas berapa? - What is your fixed price?
Accommodation
The common designation for a hotel is simply hotel. Words that refer to simpler accommodation are losmen, penginapan and wisma.
Mana ada hotel/penginapan/losmen/wisma? Where is there a hotel?
Hotel/losmen paling baik - The best hotel.
Paling murah - the cheapest; sederhana - simple; tidak mahal, tidak murah - not expensive, not cheap; bersih - clean.
Ada Kamar? Are there rooms available?
Ada kamar dengan AC? Do you have any air-conditioned rooms?
Ada kamar dengan kipas? Do you have fan-cooled rooms?
Ada nyamuk? Are there mosquitoes?
Berapa ongkos kamar? What is the cost of the room?
Ada ruang makan? Is there a dining room?
Termasuk makanan? Including meals?
Ada WC, tempat mandi? Is there a toilet, bathroom?
Kamar mandi di luar atau di dalam kamar? Is the bath attached to the room or outside?
Handuk - towel; sabun - soap; selimut - blanket; sprei - bedsheet; air minum - drinking water; kipas - fan.
Bisa cuci pakaian? Can you wash clothes?
Anda mau minum apa? What would you like to drink?
Teh/kopi - Tea/coffee; tanpa gula - without sugar; sedikit gula - little sugar.
Transport
Kapan ada bis ke…? When is there a bus to…?
Berangkat jam berapa? What time does it leave?
Berapa jam sampai…? How many hours to…?
Saya minta dua karcis? Can I have two tickets?
Karcis ke…berapa? What is the cost of a ticket to…?
Stasiun bis di mana? Where is the bus station?
Directions
Utara - north; selatan - south; timur - east; barat - west; kanan - right; kiri - left; dekat - near; jauh - far; Dimana…? Where is…?
Berapa jauh dari sini? How far is it?
NOTE: Villas dBali is
not held responsible for any inaccurate information listed on this
page. Therefore, any comments and suggestions from readers are
welcome.
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Legian
is the northern extension of Kuta. It is a quieter
area with less traffic than either Kuta Central or
Seminyak as it has its own one-way system leading in
and out. The Beach hotels are separated from the
actual beach by the new village-owned road, which is
closed to traffic. All types of accommodation
including villas are available, along with some good
eating and a few interesting bars, most of which
close by midnight.
Like North Legian, Seminyak attracts a
cosmopolitan mix and is home to hundreds of expats
involved in commerce of one sort or another. 
Kerobokan is a tranquil
rice field area at the south west coast of Bali. Less crowded compared to it's neighbors, this
place offers clear waters, restaurants, and shops,
as well as strategic spot to tour the beaches and
tourist attractions of south Bali. Furniture and
handicraft shops with wholesale prices are close by
and the Ngurah Rai International Airport is only a
25 minutes drive away.
An undulating rural area between
Kuta and Tanah Lot with housing, villas and boutique
hotels. The beach has some great surf breaks but is
dangerous for swimming. Canggu is situated in a
completely unspoiled and natural environment,
surrounded by rice fields and lush tropical
vegetation. Located about 40 minutes drive from
airport and 15 minutes drive to Seminyak and
Kerobokan area.
As
yet Tabanan is little known on the tourist map, but actually it has
a lot fascinating in its vicinity which have yet to be developed
into their full potential. One of the famous is Tanah Lot which
probably the most-photographed temple in Bali.
Jimbaran is a quiet fishing
village between the resort area of Nusa Dua and the
legendary Kuta Beach. It is known as the seafood capital of
Indonesia with literally hundreds of seafood
restaurants located right on the beach. It has a
dazzling white-sand beach that is considered to be
one of Bali's most beautiful beaches. The village is
popular with families for its gentle tides, dramatic
& beautiful sunset. Jimbaran is a 15 minutes
drive away from the Ngurah Rai International
Airport.
Nusa Dua is an exclusive resort
area featuring pristine beaches and majestic palms
overlooking a turquoise sea. This purpose-built
development is a peaceful enclave where families can
relax and enjoy a tropical paradise and the Balinese
hospitality, all without having to venture far from
their luxurious rooms. The Bali Golf and Country
Club is only a few steps away and the Ngurah Rai
International Airport is a 25 minutes drive away.
Sanur has retained its village atmosphere and tends to
attract a more mature clientele and families, with most
younger people preferring to stay in Kuta. Oddly enough
though, Sanur also hosts the island’s red-light
district, hidden in alleyways away from the hotel area! A
white sand beach sheltered by the reef, Sanur probably has
the safest swimming on the island and is also good for
windsurfing and sailing. You'll also find a wide variety
of restaurants in the hotels, good outside eating and
several interesting pubs.
The village of Ubud in the
central foothills is set among rice paddies and ravines
and still retains a relaxed pace and rural charm. Apart
from its own attractions it is a good base for exploring
some of the most historic sites (the "elephant cave"
and 12th century relief at Gunung Kawi), trekking, bicycle
riding and white water rafting. Ubud is also a village of
painters. Accommodation and dining ranges from basic to
world class. Good food to suit all budgets. Ubud is only
45 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
