http://forums.baliblog.com/ Baliblog Forums Topic: how seriously do people take travel warnings to Bali at the moment? en Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:26:50 +0000 http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4776 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:13:41 +0000 andrewbali 4776@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>Travel Warnings AGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH - I understand Aussie government has to Protect its Citizens but yet How about Warnings for AMERICA, UK, SPAIN, INDIA, AFRICA, the list goes on. I think Bali has unfairly been stuck in a travel warning list from Australia for years now. Sure there was a deffinate issue years ago but Fark me the indonesian Government seem to be the only once who can catch and deal with their terrorists They have a great Inteligence organisation here and i think have done wonders on improving safety here Cummon Kevin 07 how about Lifting the warning now I think they have proven themselves. I feel Safer here in a shopping mall or a restaurant than i do IN Australia And thats serious.. Any terrorist can walk into a mall or Hotel un detected In Australia. </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4683 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:26:50 +0000 Dysstatic 4683@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>I was also wondering this myself. I know the alert has been there since the Bali bombings back in 02, but wasnt sure if the alert was at a higher level than then. I'm going with my roommate and girlfriend (both female) on Wednesday for 10 days, and they were stressing a little. I've been telling em to chill out :)</p> <p>Anyway, staying at the Grand Balisani in Seminyak. Might see you round :)</p> <p>Phil </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4681 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:50:33 +0000 ederlezi 4681@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>Many thanks for all these really thoughtful replies - really appreciated!! Now only 4 sleeps and we will be there - will be quite an amazing experience I think as I havent been there for 30 years!!</p> <p>Does anyone have a simple accommodation place they would recommend in the Kuta- Legian- Seminyak region that would capture the feel of Bali 30 years ago- ie near to wandering through the back villages and not so totally absorbed in the frenetic pace I understand now surrounds Kuta?<br /> Ta<br /> Sue </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4671 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:46:19 +0000 sbbali 4671@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>I appreciate your question, Ederlezi. I'm heading over in about 6 weeks w/my daughter and I was wondering the same thing. I noticed your country has much stronger warnings about Bali than the United States...that makes me wonder why they would differ so much.....maybe it's because Obama lived in Indonesia.... </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4670 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:46:29 +0000 eagle 4670@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>Travel warnings are a bit political and governments want to cover their backsides. On a list of secure nations Indonesia at 78 is well ahead of USA at 118 but of course Australia would not issue a travel warning against the States.<br /> You just need to be sensible. </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4667 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:09:31 +0000 Bryan 4667@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>We have been coming for years and infact for the last few years spend six months a year here and we have a young daughter with us and we are not concerned about safety. I do agree with Muzza to avoid the larger younger bars and discos as they would if anything be a target more than the normal resturants and bars. I feel just as safe here as in London infact safer. Of course there are no guarantees but tourism is up significantly to pre bombing numbers so I think others agree it is safe here. </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4665 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:23:43 +0000 Muzza 4665@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>The warnings are the fair enough on the face of it.<br /> I have been to Bali now ten times, once before the first bombing and nine times there after.<br /> Always have a good time, just to be safe avoid younger generation night clubs, expecially if they are popular and in the touristy areas of Kuta, Legian &#38; Seminyak. But frequenting smaller restaurants, smaller bars &#38; night-clubs that are more exclusive to describe and with multiple layers of security to enter the premises; you should be fine.<br /> Always book touristy things though the hotel at first until you are confident to deal with agents along the street; I would still rather do that through the hotel.<br /> Trust me, the best tasting rice you will find through the street vendors at night; a dinner would set you back less than AUS$ 2.00 for two with native desserts. </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4658 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:36:31 +0000 ederlezi 4658@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>thanks for your reply - I do appreciate it!! And after a fair bit of websurfing and checking out other blogs etc I realise this is a question that usually really pisses everyone off!! So thank you for providing a response to this that didnt treat me like a total twit!! </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4656 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:53:35 +0000 GONGBANGER 4656@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>Its been the same level warning since the bombing in 2002. I have been to Bali 9 times since then with my 2 children. All I can suggest is that you need to decide if you heed the warnings or look somewhere else to travel.</p> <p>Me, I was there Nov 09 and going again in April with my wife and 2 kids.. </p> http://forums.baliblog.com/topic/how-seriously-do-people-take-travel-warnings-to-bali-at-the-moment#post-4654 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:32:17 +0000 ederlezi 4654@http://forums.baliblog.com/ <p>Hi there - heading to Bali with my 2 daughters Thursday week - would be interested to hear peoples views on how seriously they take travel warnings from DFAT (ie reconsider need to travel) etc.......usually wouldn't think twice - but taking my children seems to change that!!<br /> Ta </p>