Bali packs beach clubs, rice terraces and temple ceremonies into one island, and rupiah in hand smooths the way between all three. Sort your travel money before the long flight through a commission-free provider such as Travel FX and skip the arrival queues.
Warungs, market stalls, temple donations, scooter fuel from roadside bottles and blessings from a village priest all run on rupiah, as do most drivers and local guides.
Rupiah comes in large denominations that take adjusting to, so count zeros carefully for the first few days and keep small notes for offerings and tips.
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