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TRAVEL TIPS FOR
LOMBOK DESTINATION
A little research and planning can go a long way to insure you'll
have a safer, more economical and enjoyable trip for Lombok Island
destination, or as your little travel tips for destination of
Lombok. A little preparation will also help to keep your property
safe while you're traveling.
But, who can remember all the little details when you're rushing
to get away? We can help find the resources needed for planning
and remind you of all those little details so you can relax and
enjoy your travels.
1. What type of research should I do before I travel?
2. What additional research should I do when planning Lombok
Island travel?
3. Where can I find some online resources or travel tips for
Lombok destination to do some research for my trip?
1. Doing the Research |
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What type of
research should I do before I travel? |
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Do some
research; learn as much as you can about your destination.
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Check to see
what type of paperwork and documentation you will need to
travel |
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Find out
what type of diseases is common to the area you'll be visiting
and take actions to prevent your exposure to those diseases
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Check your
own medical coverage to see what type of coverage you'll have
when away from home. Consider purchasing trip insurance.
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If you plan
on driving, get your car ready and investigate the local road
conditions, laws and other driving requirements
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Do some
research about the costs of local items so you can set your
budget? Don't forget to budget for taxes and tipping. Many
governments charge high taxes for travel related services.
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Check the
dates of local major holidays or festivals, since services may
be limited on those dates. |
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2. What
additional research should I do when planning Lombok Island
travel?
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Find out if
you will need a passport to enter the country. Make sure your
passport is up to date and valid. |
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Some
countries will not let you in if your passport will expire
within six months of your return home, extend it, if you are
close to expiration. |
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Find out if
you will need any visas to enter the country.
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Find out
what types of vaccinations you will need to enter the country,
there may also be medications you'll need to take before,
during and even after your trip. |
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Check the
financial section of your newspaper, they usually post
exchange rates and checking in advance can give you an idea of
how much you'll need to budget. |
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Do some
research with countries official Customs to find out what you
can take with you and what you may bring back.
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Build some
basic language skills in the local language.
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Most of the
world uses the metric system, so try to become familiar with
this system. 1 kilometer = .62 mile so 100 kilometers per hour
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3. CULTURE TIPS
I. DO
1. Smile and great people, especially elders.
2. Shake hands, gently.
3. Be sure to sit at the same level as other people.
4. Be polite to each other.
5. Use only the right hand to eat and hand objects or money to
someone.
6. Accept hospitality and food, you don't have to eat and drink.
7. Dress modestly. Women should keep upper arm and things covered.
8. Bend down and walk around seated people when you need to pass.
9. Say good bye and than you when you leave.
II. DON'T
1. Enter houses, buildings or village without being invited.
2. Wear shoes inside a house.
3. Point at people with your finger. Don't ever use your foot to
people.
4. Point the bottom of your feet directly at people whilst sitting
on the floor.
5. Touch anyone's head.
6. Step over people or food on the floor.
7. Eat with your left hand, or use your left hand to give or
accept object or money.
8. Raise your voice, especially in anger.
4. Where can I find some online resources to do some research
for my trip?
Check out our research links page.
This internal page contains links and descriptions of many sites
that are helpful in planning a trip. For your convenience, many of
these links are also placed in appropriate sections of this site,
but this page condenses all these links to one location
Here under also a great useful tips for your Lombok Adventure
Vacations:
- Entry Visa to Lombok Island Indonesia
- Health on your vacations in Lombok Island
- Indonesia Money
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