When traveling to Indonesia or Bali, bring your own toilet paper!

Bottom line: Some public restrooms and restaurants in Bali don’t provide toilet paper. Locals use a

bum gun

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(a sprayer) to rinse off (studies show it’s more hygienic than wiping). If you can’t get used to this, be sure to carry your own toilet paper. Also note: the local sewage system can’t handle toilet paper, so toss used paper in the trash bin, not the toilet.

Bali is a travel destination full of surprises and magic, but some visitors may find local hygiene habits puzzling. One of the biggest culture shocks for Taiwanese travelers is the tool used for cleaning up after using the toilet—the

bum gun.

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It’s not that Bali lacks tissues or toilet paper—it’s just that you might not find them when you need them. That’s because in Southeast Asian countries, people typically use a device called a