Bali
Bali
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Hitchhiking "NUNPANG" in Bali is like hitchhiking in a 3rd world country that is a top destination for 1st world tourists.
First, it is very hard near the touristic hotspots. Kuta and Ubud for example. But away from there, it works pretty nice.
Basic rules:
- The thumb sign doesn't work. Use your imagination. The "slow down" sign works, pointing your direction is cool... Surprise them :) eye contact really works
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- If you're not Indonesian (or maybe Malay), all cars are taxis. Not only those that have a "taxi" sign, that are already legion. Even if you're not white, they'll spot you like a grease stain on a wedding dress. So, no point hitching the cars. Settle for the pickup trucks and trucks.
- Sometimes they will ask you to pay after you're already in the vehicle. Since there is no highway, just ask to get dropped off.
- Offers to contribute financially are not frowned upon. If you're travelling, you're probably 10 times more resourceful than them. And they know it.
- If you're lucky enough to find a tourist or an expat that has space in his car, he is very likely to give you a ride. There is a sort of tacit solidarity between tourists and expats. That is if you don't mind riding with them...
- Rain starts without warning and lasts for an unpredictable amount of time. If you're carrying electronics, seal them in a plastic bag
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- Been in Kalibukbuk for nearly a month, hitchhiking, as it'scalled here "NUNPANG" between Lovina and Singaraja many times a day, mostly scooters, no helmet sometimes an issue if the driver is paranoid..some cars stop, but mostly scooters and except Sundays, same as anywhere in the world, as well as holidays, family days are very difficult getting a ride, but in general, extremely easy. use the hand waving arm toward road and make eye contact with a driver and within 5 minutes you'll get a ride..longer if you have no shirt on due to heat
in my opinion the best experience in Bali, resulting in a very real local experience and unlimited blessings, for eg I've been invited into 5 different homes with villagers ,one at a hostel where I was fed banana pancakes every morning and given coffee for over a week, a ladyboy another week, coffee every day, the trick is making them know why you're hitchhiking, because you're not a regular Western affluent holidaymaker,and are a savvy traveller, but the fact they picked you up will help assert that fact
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