Sunday, October 28, 2007

To some, shopping is a serious hobby. Where better to practise your bargaining skills than in Bali? Unless the product is price-tagged - in Bali, bargaining is the norm.Try not to accept the first price that you are given, as most vendors add on anything between 30%-50% extra. You’ll get more for your money, if you are prepared to spend time and a smile whilst bargaining. Although tempting, try not to make any major purchases for the first few days. Look around, take your time, bargain hard and then buy...And so to shopping... What to buy, and where? Bali Plus has tried to simplify this task by classifying products and areas. In the tourist hubs of Kuta/Legian/Seminyak, Sanur and Ubud, almost anything that you might want to buy will be available. Many small villages specialize in certain crafts, and actually seeing the craftsmen at work will make whatever you’re buying that much more special. A definite must for all shoppers is the road from Denpasar to Ubud road - a 20 km stretch of antiques, stone and wood carvings,just to name a few items! Please refer to the ‘Essential Info’ chapter for market lisings.