In Reply to: first timers posted by pottross on Monday, 2. February 2009 at 17:38 Bali Time:
and so very glad you are asking before you go
1/ Check your passport has another 6 months left on it
2/ Buy travel insurance - now if you haven't already
3/ Don't drink the water. Also, brush your teeth with bottled water
4/ Relax, and smile a bit, go with the flow, accept the differences.