Is Bali Safe Right Now?
Jan 16, 2016 | 12:50 pm
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Jan 16, 2016 | 12:56 pm
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Bumping up an old thread. Have been planning a trip to Bali for this upcoming March (as of now planning to stay at the GH Bali).
My girlfriend is a bit nervous about safety / security especially in light of yesterday's attack (yes I know that was in Jakarta and not Bali).
I've never been to Bali or Indonesia period so I don't know what to make of safety and security in Bali and specifically in Nusa Dua. Curious to hear any thoughts and whether there's any reason to be have a higher level of concern for Bali than for Thailand or other areas in the region.
My girlfriend is a bit nervous about safety / security especially in light of yesterday's attack (yes I know that was in Jakarta and not Bali).
I've never been to Bali or Indonesia period so I don't know what to make of safety and security in Bali and specifically in Nusa Dua. Curious to hear any thoughts and whether there's any reason to be have a higher level of concern for Bali than for Thailand or other areas in the region.
As someone who lives in Indonesia at least 6 months a year, it's actually pretty safe.
Jan 18, 2016 | 1:36 pm
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I think maybe you should be far more worried about being murdered in Dallas. Truthfully.
Jan 19, 2016 | 8:06 am
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Jan 19, 2016 | 9:55 am
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Too much information to have it here. You'd be better check TripAdvisor forums and reviews of certain attractions/restaurants there. Law of large numbers is applicable here - if 2000 people saying that some place is good, they all can't be wrong, but I'd recommend to read more carefully negative reviews to find out if they have some merits.
Jan 19, 2016 | 5:16 pm
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I think nothing should be worried about going to Bali or Jakarta. Having a serious traffic accident or getting shot in the US probably is more likely than having involved in an incident like that in Bali or Jakarta.