😅Hi Wayne. I have spent a lot of time travelling, studying and working in Indonesia, including Ubud. I would never walk around with my bag over my shoulder like you do. It’s too easy for someone to snatch it from a passing motorcycle. This happened to a friend of mine in a side street in Ubud. Unfortunately she was injured. The vast majority of Indonesians are lovely, friendly, law abiding people but like everywhere, there are a few who will take advantage. Thanks for the videos although they are making my feet seriously itchy!
03:35 This is my number one fear! Dengue, and its associated fever-induced madness, was the only time in my life I've seriously considered that not being alive might be better than being alive 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 Dengue, in that moment. I'm thankful that, even among my skewed decision-making processes, I was able to comprehend that exiting my first-floor hospital room window didn't have the certainty I was looking for. For those unaware, the only treatments are paracetamol and a wet cloth for the intense fever that cooks one's brain and leads to the aforementioned kind of thinking. The kind of fever-induced writhing, thrashing and wailing that would be considered overacting in a movie was very real during my experience. Although a vaccine exists, its efficacy depends on already having had dengue once. It's to combat the seriously life-threatening second infection. Unfortunately, the vaccine is only available in Australia under a very strict, and very specific set of circumstances. Eeuughh! My body shudders at the mere mention of the 'D' word.
PS: I think your Bahasa is great, I speak Malay and who ever I talk to over there, we both end up with "ha" "apa" "lebih perlahan" "apa maksud awak" and on & on it goes.....Look forward to your next travels..... Berhati hati & nikmati......
Hey Dannie. I haven't spoken with any Malay people, I don't think, but have heard the languages aren't all that far removed from each other. Thanks for making me feel better about my Indonesian.
I have had 1 exeriance of petty crime and badly ripped off once.... But that taught me VERY QUICK..... THAT YOU ARE 100 % RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF....AND THINK LOGICALLY TO SHIELD YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE DIS-HARMONY. 🕊🙏💙🙏🦋🐝
I have never been the victim of petty crime in Bali but never leave money, documents etc in hotels or villas. I agree with others that the crazy traffic and the terrible footpaths are something to be mindful of when wandering around. Anyway, it’s all part of the buzz. Cheers and safe travels. 🎉
Hi Wayne..i think your Bahasa brilliant..coming from.someone who knows zilch of the language. You have such an ease with people that is a gift. As for the dangers of Bali..absolutely spot on.. Many times the ground rumbled while i was over there and it wasn't my lovely husband moving the earth for me🤣 Mosquito's are a shocker, but thanfully..no Dengue..phew!!! Ripped off..unfortunately..yes!!! Silly me got conned with renowned resort floggers and paid $$$'s but i prayed to my Heavenly Father and got every cent back which is unheard of. Lesson learnt. Enjoy your next move and can't wait to see next update...😮
I had two cameras stolen from my room in Bali. Just as likely to be stolen by other tourists as locals. For me the biggest dangers are crossing the roads, riding a motorbike and the appalling state of the pavements which are likely to cause a fall or ankle injury. Ive never had Bali belly but food hygiene in bali is poor ad are toilet habits and hand washing. The hot sun is another danger and you must protect yourself. Even the locals cover up. But as one of my favorite quotes goes.. "Man wasnt made for safe havens".
G'day Wayne. Statistically I'd say the roads are the most dangerous. I hope you enjoy my old stomping ground, Padangbai. 24 hour warungs at the ferry terminal. Cheers Steve.
Terima kasih banyak untuk informasinya Dengue ! Ihave Bali friends who have not escaped the”broken bones “ it truly is horrendous…. Until we meet again Wayne (4 weeks) 🙏
Untuk memahami Bali, sebaiknya kamu jelajahi seluruh pulau Bali & bertemu orang lokal. Karena, setiap wilayah mempunyai keunikan tersendiri. Selamat menikmati Bali.
Wayne the nasi Adam seller said jualan keliling = selling around. Maybe you will be saying soon when you leave ubud keliling bali = going around bali. Are you familiar with sampai jumpa lagi = until we meet again. This is a common sentence when saying goodbye to someone like the old bapak sitting down you met. I find writing new words down in a book and flicking through this book regularly a big help when learning another language.
I think i will start writing some things down from now on as it seemed to help in the first instance when learning. I have used sampai jumpa lagi but for some reason have stopped - thanks for reminding me.
Good luck in learning more bahasa. You are in a good position to use the language daily and learn more. I took some adult learning classes 35+ years ago, but was only ok at market bahasa level, tried to go further, but the grammar with all the prefixes and suffixes added to words and it all became quite difficult. I have not practiced it much since learning the language unfortunately. Saya sudah banyak melupakan bahasa Indonesia sekarang. (grammar probably wrong)
Nice advice about being safe in Bali. I always carried my passport, bank card and money in a money belt kind of thing in Mexico 🇲🇽 and India 🇮🇳 because of the places I stayed at. In Colombia 🇨🇴 in Medellin one must be careful with pickpockets on the metro and in the crowded downtown area plus when taking out cash at an ATM on the street because there are lookouts or spotters watching to see how much money you're withdrawing and then they'll let another person know via WhatsApp messages to follow and intercept. When staying in a hostel here it's better not to leave your laptop there in the security locker because they can be broken into. It happened to Gabriel Traveler in Bogota some years ago I believe. Keep going strong Wayne. Two nice chunky fellas swimming around.
Hi Wayne, are you saying in addition to your passport and documents/cash that you bring all clothing, toiletries, everything out with you whenever you leave the room?
@@thewhale222 No, sorry if it came across that way. I'll carry all money, cards, passports etc on my person, and depending on my intuition I'll also carry my laptop if i feel the accommodation is particularly suspect.
I didn't get a chance to comment on your video where you left your money belt but you've made me rethink my strategy of not getting ripped off traveling, I saw a lot of tourist down in Costa Rica over the years get robbed usually through their own stupidity, so I learned to never take anything I'm not willing to lose, I have maybe been too trusting of leaving my things back in the hotel room. I don't think one size fits all here and it might depend on the country, I would give pause to taking everything with me in the Americas where getting held up is a possibility, pickpockets are also common. Places in Asia I've been so far I have not had a problem but I don't want to get lax about it.
It does depend to a degree on where you are , I agree. High profile hotels can't afford to be seen as a place where things are stolen and wouldn't stand for anyone on staff engaged in theft.
@@fiascodagama1 No high end accommodation on this end, maybe a scuba resort here or there where luxury is questionable but for the most part a hotel traveling is just some place to sleep, granted I don't want to be carried off by cockroaches in the middle of the night haha
Just a simple tip when learning Bahasa Indonesia. You may want to focus on memorising as many Indonesian vocabulary as possible and never worry about the grammar. You could chuck in a few vocabulary in a sentence in any manner you'd think understandable to any Indonesian speaker, we would definitely get what you mean most of the time. We never pay much attention to grammar in daily conversations, unlike english of course. Take it easy, Wayne.
That's really interesting, ruff. And probably why I've been able to get some sort of response from people - because i know my grammar is bad. Thanks, ruff.
@@fiascodagama1 We love informal conversations. It's simple and relaxing. We'll immediately know you are a friendly person when you talk in messy grammar. Don't use strict and formal grammar, bcos you'd definitely sound like a Indonesian politician, full of hypocrisy and we don't like that. Hahaha.... Trust me we also talk untidily among each other. I hope "untidily" is an english word. 😄 Enjoy!
Wayne and everyone I forgot to mention that there are other considerable dangers in Colombia 🇨🇴 are the problems with the communst guerilla factions that have been fighting the government since the 1950s, the scopolamine incidents with foreign tourists and other things but they are really not common things that happen to foreign tourists yet must keep them in mind.
Is Bali dangerous? Well one time staying at Padma the wooden rail was slightly worn and I gained a Splinter in my Middle finger on my right hand , this resulted in me travelling to a Pharmacy to get a Bandaid , I learned my lesson and now NEVER touch hand rails.
Hi Wayne sorry to be a sticky beek but what visa are you on ? I only get VOA coz I'm only there for 14 days at a time which i can extend out to 30days or a total of 60 days , cheers Alister in ballarat OZ.
I went to Bali once in 1995 and found it a s/hole...I was heavily harassed by the street sellers and one even followed me down the street shouting obscenities and I felt unsafe and walked into a pub to escape. I have since be to Thailand 20 times and found it far far safer. You can walk the streets of Bangkok rotten drunk and never have a problem unless you wanted it..never would i visit Bali again..
bpd = bank pembangunan daerah (regional development bank), there's one in most regions. Others have already noted the hazards of riding motor bikes and walking across the road. [NB the home is one of the most likely places for accident/injury!] Travel often and long enough and you will get problems on trips too - some are preventable (don't hire a bike🤭🤕, always be the last person to check your cash in a money changer's), some are reducable (petty crime, dengue) and some are inevitable (volcanoes, earthquakes) in some areas. And still we travel, insatiably curious creatures that we are. Safe travelling on your bike and I hope you find good phone signal/wifi wherever you go.
Travel and exploration has been part of our history from the beginning and while there maybe dangers or risks, many of us are compelled to do so anyway - it's in our DNA.
I reckon Bali is pretty safe.... The biggest danger is for tourist to drive a motorbike without ever ridden a motorbike before let along have a license. It;s not a place to learn to controle your motorbike and navigate the traffic.... I agree on dengue fever its very unpleasant whereas malaria just take a pil for 3-days and then your good as gold (I had both).
I think you're right about tourists on bikes. Coming here with no experience on the roads is a sure remedy for disaster. Dengue is just downright horrible.
I been in Bali for a lot of earthquakes some really strong that is scares you when you aren't use to it. Touch wood never had Bali belly or Dengue fever. I always make sure I don't wear my expensive jewellery. I have a backpack that is theft proof but I always keep x amount of money hidden in my bag but I do have a purse (cheap one) and I put monopoly money in it so when they steal it and open to take the money surprise Everyone gets ripped off when shopping no matter how good you are. In the hotel the safe when I leave the money and passport in the safe first I take a photo of it in there but with the money i wrap it is a A4 paper with the amount on it and each time I take some out I write the date time and how much is left. so if they ever steal any they will see i know how much is there. I caught one guy trying to rip me off at a money changer but i demand my aussie money back and went else where. I have found a trust place and never been ripped off again. You have to learn to keep you eyes and ears open all the time. Another thing I do is I don't touch the metal poles in the street cause a lot of people over the years have been electrocuted. I never walk with my mobile in my hand the only time it comes out is if i want to take a photo or answer a call but I make sure I am aware of people around here. I have lost a lot of my Indonesian language cause i don't use it every day back home. I say be safe beware what is going on around you and you will be fine but most of all enjoy your time in Bali
Hi Wayne, I was wondering if you could tell me what happened to my comment I just posted not long ago. I can't see it anywhere. It was about a link to learning Bahasa Indonesia channel. Sorry, if it wasn't allowed. Or did I not actually click the comment button? :) If that's the case, I can post it again. Please let me know. Cheers.
There's been no hold on any comment of yours. There's no history of that comment to be seen - it's as if it was never posted. TH-cam has ghosts in the machine.
@@fiascodagama1 Hi Wayne, I haven't had any luck trying to post my comment again Maybe because TH-cam doesn't allow links in the comment section. The third time I tried I even removed the link but kept the channel's name. Even that didn't work. Any suggestions? I just wanted to let people know about my channel. It's specifically designed for people who want to learn Indonesian. I'm focusing on spoken Indonesian. I don't even want to mention the name here because TH-cam might remove it again. Anyway, if you are interested I can email it to you. Please let me know. Cheers!
Imo, the biggest danger in Bali is the traffic, both for locals and tourists. 3 to 4 traffic fatalities daily plus multiple wounded (for such a small island that's a lot). Tip 1: get the best insurance you can get. 2: don't drive a scooter in Bali unless you already have a lot of experience, as people drive like crazy monkeys, with little to no respect for traffic rules and 4: wear a helmet (and close the chin strap!), both as a driver and as a passenger. Regarding dengue, as you say: long sleeves and trousers at dusk and dawn, mosquito coils and a liberal sprinkling of Soffèl (pink bottle)- Indonesian, cheap, efficient and it doesn't smell too bad either.
I actually at the last minute decided against renting a bike because of the riding here, the constant rain at the moment, and seeing a foreigner have an accident in the morning.
Hi Wayne,there are AI language courses available now I get the taking everything with you,however suggest valuables are separated on you as well.Bali should have safety boxes in secured areas for expats On that big tsunami night in Japan,my room in Ubud shook&in Sri Lanka a worker used skeleton key to enter my room assuming I was at dinner.In Turkey last year ppl left all valuables in dodgy boxes in order to take a swim&you can get small water proof pouches. Although in places like Miami a guy told me his group was patted down at gun point so everything was taken. Statiscally,the more you travel the more likely the risk and lucky for you your money belt was returned recently. Better safe than sorry Cheers 🐟 🐠 🎣 🐡 🍥
Motorbikes. The most dangerous thing. In a country with few road rules otherwise apparently sane people rent motorbikes and proceed to zoom around the place wearing little or no protective gear which often ends in tragedy. And people are copying the locals but the road toll in Indonesia is huge.
I only saw a bike accident this morning in the wet between a young tourist and local right in the middle of Ubud. I had my GoPro out and the foreigner asked if I had it recorded which I didn't. It wasn't a bad accident but someone was going to be paying for slight repairs and I suspect it won't be the local chap.
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😅Hi Wayne. I have spent a lot of time travelling, studying and working in Indonesia, including Ubud. I would never walk around with my bag over my shoulder like you do. It’s too easy for someone to snatch it from a passing motorcycle. This happened to a friend of mine in a side street in Ubud. Unfortunately she was injured. The vast majority of Indonesians are lovely, friendly, law abiding people but like everywhere, there are a few who will take advantage. Thanks for the videos although they are making my feet seriously itchy!
That's a fair point, Cheryl. We do get lazy sometimes after being in a place for a while.
Safe travels Wayne, have fun and take care. looking forward to the videos.
Thanks Ron. Appreciate it.
Have a safe trip Wayne, good advice on your video.
Margaret 🙏
Hi Margaret. Thanks. Just arrived in Padangbai and it feels great to be on the move again.
03:35 This is my number one fear!
Dengue, and its associated fever-induced madness, was the only time in my life I've seriously considered that not being alive might be better than being alive 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 Dengue, in that moment. I'm thankful that, even among my skewed decision-making processes, I was able to comprehend that exiting my first-floor hospital room window didn't have the certainty I was looking for.
For those unaware, the only treatments are paracetamol and a wet cloth for the intense fever that cooks one's brain and leads to the aforementioned kind of thinking.
The kind of fever-induced writhing, thrashing and wailing that would be considered overacting in a movie was very real during my experience.
Although a vaccine exists, its efficacy depends on already having had dengue once. It's to combat the seriously life-threatening second infection. Unfortunately, the vaccine is only available in Australia under a very strict, and very specific set of circumstances.
Eeuughh! My body shudders at the mere mention of the 'D' word.
I had an absolutely brutal experience with it as well, Ben. Like you I couldn't have cared less if my time was up, just stop this nonsense. Awful.
Wish I never catch it. Sounds horrible. At my age of around 60+, I might not survive it.
It's the jabs that screw up our body and make us weak, did you ever hear tribesman died of dengue or malaria 😂
PS: I think your Bahasa is great, I speak Malay and who ever I talk to over there, we both end up with "ha" "apa" "lebih perlahan" "apa maksud awak" and on & on it goes.....Look forward to your next travels.....
Berhati hati & nikmati......
Hey Dannie. I haven't spoken with any Malay people, I don't think, but have heard the languages aren't all that far removed from each other. Thanks for making me feel better about my Indonesian.
I have had 1 exeriance of petty crime and badly ripped off once....
But that taught me VERY QUICK.....
THAT YOU ARE 100 % RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF....AND THINK LOGICALLY TO SHIELD YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE DIS-HARMONY.
🕊🙏💙🙏🦋🐝
My favourite addiction, learning indo too 😊 like the new channel and continue to live life to the fullest, stay safe and happy travels Wayne
Thanks Craig. You're ongoing positivity is welcomed a lot! Cheers.
I have never been the victim of petty crime in Bali but never leave money, documents etc in hotels or villas. I agree with others that the crazy traffic and the terrible footpaths are something to be mindful of when wandering around. Anyway, it’s all part of the buzz. Cheers and safe travels. 🎉
The footpaths are something that needs your constant attention, it's true.
Have a safe trip. I really enjoy your videos because they are genuine, and the way you share the Ubud daily life is amazing. Please take care...
That's really kind of you. Thank you.
Looking forward to your trip, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, ELTMNT.
I enjoyed the video. Have a safe travel .And I look forward to your adventure
Hi Gerrie. Thanks for taking the time to say hi.
Great vids, enjoy ya next 4 weeks 👍
Cheers, Darren. Just arrived in Padangbai and feeling great about being on the move again.
Hi Wayne..i think your Bahasa brilliant..coming from.someone who knows zilch of the language.
You have such an ease with people that is a gift.
As for the dangers of Bali..absolutely spot on..
Many times the ground rumbled while i was over there and it wasn't my lovely husband moving the earth for me🤣
Mosquito's are a shocker, but thanfully..no Dengue..phew!!!
Ripped off..unfortunately..yes!!!
Silly me got conned with renowned resort floggers and paid $$$'s but i prayed to my Heavenly Father and got every cent back which is unheard of.
Lesson learnt.
Enjoy your next move and can't wait to see next update...😮
I think it just goes with the territory if you travel often or long enough - some small inconvenience is bound to annoy. Thanks, Elaine.
Life is about lessons..so long as i learn from them😅
I had two cameras stolen from my room in Bali. Just as likely to be stolen by other tourists as locals. For me the biggest dangers are crossing the roads, riding a motorbike and the appalling state of the pavements which are likely to cause a fall or ankle injury. Ive never had Bali belly but food hygiene in bali is poor ad are toilet habits and hand washing. The hot sun is another danger and you must protect yourself. Even the locals cover up. But as one of my favorite quotes goes.. "Man wasnt made for safe havens".
I like the quote a lot, rb. And everything you mention is relevant and something to be considered.
G'day Wayne. Statistically I'd say the roads are the most dangerous. I hope you enjoy my old stomping ground, Padangbai. 24 hour warungs at the ferry terminal. Cheers Steve.
Hi Steve. I love Padangbai - had many stops here on my way east over the years.
Terima kasih banyak untuk informasinya Dengue ! Ihave Bali friends who have not escaped the”broken bones “ it truly is horrendous…. Until we meet again Wayne (4 weeks) 🙏
Thanks, Victor. Until then.
Untuk memahami Bali, sebaiknya kamu jelajahi seluruh pulau Bali & bertemu orang lokal. Karena, setiap wilayah mempunyai keunikan tersendiri. Selamat menikmati Bali.
WOOW......THAT INTO MUSIC SUPRISED AND DELIGHTED ME 😅
I love it as well.
Wayne the nasi Adam seller said jualan keliling = selling around. Maybe you will be saying soon when you leave ubud keliling bali = going around bali. Are you familiar with sampai jumpa lagi = until we meet again. This is a common sentence when saying goodbye to someone like the old bapak sitting down you met. I find writing new words down in a book and flicking through this book regularly a big help when learning another language.
I think i will start writing some things down from now on as it seemed to help in the first instance when learning. I have used sampai jumpa lagi but for some reason have stopped - thanks for reminding me.
I really enjoy your vlogs man
With that name, you're a travel channel? How's the algorithm treating you?
Learning a new language is one of the best remedies for the greying grey matter.
I tend to agree. Just as well we have a bit of time on our hands as we get older to make up for the increasing difficulty with retention.
@@fiascodagama1 You have the advantage of immersive learning too.
Untuk memahami Bali, sebaiknya kamu jelajahi seluruh pulau Bali. Karena setiap wilayah memiliki keunikan sendiri. Selamat menikmati Bali.
I look forward to seeing more of Bali very soon. thanks.
Good luck in learning more bahasa. You are in a good position to use the language daily and learn more. I took some adult learning classes 35+ years ago, but was only ok at market bahasa level, tried to go further, but the grammar with all the prefixes and suffixes added to words and it all became quite difficult. I have not practiced it much since learning the language unfortunately. Saya sudah banyak melupakan bahasa Indonesia sekarang. (grammar probably wrong)
Grammar is one thing I'm struggling with. i'm hoping over time it sorts itself out. :)
Safe travels. How exciting for you and us. Will you be coming back to the same guesthouse?🏝
Hi Sandie. Thank you. Definitely returning to the same guesthouse - I like everything about it and the family who live there.
Nice advice about being safe in Bali. I always carried my passport, bank card and money in a money belt kind of thing in Mexico 🇲🇽 and India 🇮🇳 because of the places I stayed at. In Colombia 🇨🇴 in Medellin one must be careful with pickpockets on the metro and in the crowded downtown area plus when taking out cash at an ATM on the street because there are lookouts or spotters watching to see how much money you're withdrawing and then they'll let another person know via WhatsApp messages to follow and intercept. When staying in a hostel here it's better not to leave your laptop there in the security locker because they can be broken into. It happened to Gabriel Traveler in Bogota some years ago I believe. Keep going strong Wayne. Two nice chunky fellas swimming around.
Hi Eddie. Yeah, i don't leave anything in the room any more after a couple of things went missing. Cheers.
Hi Wayne, are you saying in addition to your passport and documents/cash that you bring all clothing, toiletries, everything out with you whenever you leave the room?
@@thewhale222 No, sorry if it came across that way. I'll carry all money, cards, passports etc on my person, and depending on my intuition I'll also carry my laptop if i feel the accommodation is particularly suspect.
@@fiascodagama1 I totally agree 💯.
I didn't get a chance to comment on your video where you left your money belt but you've made me rethink my strategy of not getting ripped off traveling, I saw a lot of tourist down in Costa Rica over the years get robbed usually through their own stupidity, so I learned to never take anything I'm not willing to lose, I have maybe been too trusting of leaving my things back in the hotel room. I don't think one size fits all here and it might depend on the country, I would give pause to taking everything with me in the Americas where getting held up is a possibility, pickpockets are also common. Places in Asia I've been so far I have not had a problem but I don't want to get lax about it.
It does depend to a degree on where you are , I agree. High profile hotels can't afford to be seen as a place where things are stolen and wouldn't stand for anyone on staff engaged in theft.
@@fiascodagama1 No high end accommodation on this end, maybe a scuba resort here or there where luxury is questionable but for the most part a hotel traveling is just some place to sleep, granted I don't want to be carried off by cockroaches in the middle of the night haha
Thanks for the tip. Hope to avoid mosquitos by staying in the mountains
The pesky little buggers can spoil your travels, that's for sure.
👍Looking fwd to your travels. Where do you learn the Indonesian language? Thanks
I had palm cards with a few words I was learning from for a couple of months then just tried to talk with people.
Just a simple tip when learning Bahasa Indonesia. You may want to focus on memorising as many Indonesian vocabulary as possible and never worry about the grammar. You could chuck in a few vocabulary in a sentence in any manner you'd think understandable to any Indonesian speaker, we would definitely get what you mean most of the time. We never pay much attention to grammar in daily conversations, unlike english of course. Take it easy, Wayne.
That's really interesting, ruff. And probably why I've been able to get some sort of response from people - because i know my grammar is bad. Thanks, ruff.
@@fiascodagama1 You would probably pay more attention in Indonesian grammar when you were writing a letter, email or some sort. Cheers.
@@rufftoj Indeed.
@@fiascodagama1 We love informal conversations. It's simple and relaxing. We'll immediately know you are a friendly person when you talk in messy grammar. Don't use strict and formal grammar, bcos you'd definitely sound like a Indonesian politician, full of hypocrisy and we don't like that. Hahaha.... Trust me we also talk untidily among each other. I hope "untidily" is an english word. 😄 Enjoy!
Wayne and everyone I forgot to mention that there are other considerable dangers in Colombia 🇨🇴 are the problems with the communst guerilla factions that have been fighting the government since the 1950s, the scopolamine incidents with foreign tourists and other things but they are really not common things that happen to foreign tourists yet must keep them in mind.
Is Bali dangerous? Well one time staying at Padma the wooden rail was slightly worn and I gained a Splinter in my Middle finger on my right hand , this resulted in me travelling to a Pharmacy to get a Bandaid , I learned my lesson and now NEVER touch hand rails.
A very close call, AO - you were lucky to get out alive. :)
Hi Wayne sorry to be a sticky beek but what visa are you on ? I only get VOA coz I'm only there for 14 days at a time which i can extend out to 30days or a total of 60 days , cheers Alister in ballarat OZ.
Hi Allister. iIm just using a thirty day VOA with an 30 day extension. I'll probably change this on the next swing.
I went to Bali once in 1995 and found it a s/hole...I was heavily harassed by the street sellers and one even followed me down the street shouting obscenities and I felt unsafe and walked into a pub to escape. I have since be to Thailand 20 times and found it far far safer. You can walk the streets of Bangkok rotten drunk and never have a problem unless you wanted it..never would i visit Bali again..
There was a time when the hawkers and street sellers were far more persistent than now in Bali. I'm glad you found a place that suits you, dcm.
Mozzie coils have been shown to be useless. Tropical strength Aeroguard is the go, plus the long sleeves and pants.
Covering up is the way to go I think, Cap.
VG advice Cap
Wayne what is the headdress the blokes wear in Bali & what is the purpose & name of it please Cheers
It's called an Udeng. Its primary ceremonial headwear. It's not meant to keep the sun off your head. It has symbolic significance.
Beritakanlah yang baik-baik tentang Bali, terima kasih telah membut video tentang bali
It's easy to tell good news about Bali.:)
bpd = bank pembangunan daerah (regional development bank), there's one in most regions. Others have already noted the hazards of riding motor bikes and walking across the road. [NB the home is one of the most likely places for accident/injury!] Travel often and long enough and you will get problems on trips too - some are preventable (don't hire a bike🤭🤕, always be the last person to check your cash in a money changer's), some are reducable (petty crime, dengue) and some are inevitable (volcanoes, earthquakes) in some areas. And still we travel, insatiably curious creatures that we are. Safe travelling on your bike and I hope you find good phone signal/wifi wherever you go.
Travel and exploration has been part of our history from the beginning and while there maybe dangers or risks, many of us are compelled to do so anyway - it's in our DNA.
Is there no Starbucks in Ubud, Bali???
There is, and many other upmarket, boutique-type cafes, but I don't know much about any of them.
I reckon Bali is pretty safe.... The biggest danger is for tourist to drive a motorbike without ever ridden a motorbike before let along have a license. It;s not a place to learn to controle your motorbike and navigate the traffic.... I agree on dengue fever its very unpleasant whereas malaria just take a pil for 3-days and then your good as gold (I had both).
I think you're right about tourists on bikes. Coming here with no experience on the roads is a sure remedy for disaster. Dengue is just downright horrible.
I been in Bali for a lot of earthquakes some really strong that is scares you when you aren't use to it. Touch wood never had Bali belly or Dengue fever. I always make sure I don't wear my expensive jewellery. I have a backpack that is theft proof but I always keep x amount of money hidden in my bag but I do have a purse (cheap one) and I put monopoly money in it so when they steal it and open to take the money surprise Everyone gets ripped off when shopping no matter how good you are. In the hotel the safe when I leave the money and passport in the safe first I take a photo of it in there but with the money i wrap it is a A4 paper with the amount on it and each time I take some out I write the date time and how much is left. so if they ever steal any they will see i know how much is there. I caught one guy trying to rip me off at a money changer but i demand my aussie money back and went else where. I have found a trust place and never been ripped off again. You have to learn to keep you eyes and ears open all the time. Another thing I do is I don't touch the metal poles in the street cause a lot of people over the years have been electrocuted. I never walk with my mobile in my hand the only time it comes out is if i want to take a photo or answer a call but I make sure I am aware of people around here. I have lost a lot of my Indonesian language cause i don't use it every day back home. I say be safe beware what is going on around you and you will be fine but most of all enjoy your time in Bali
The never wearing of expensive jewlry is a good one, Jos. And maintaining a bit of awareness at all times is important. Cheers.
Ive had Dengue but not as painful as kidney stones was my experience.....
I've been told that's a godawful thing to contend with as well.
Hi Wayne,
I was wondering if you could tell me what happened to my comment I just posted not long ago. I can't see it anywhere. It was about a link to learning Bahasa Indonesia channel. Sorry, if it wasn't allowed.
Or did I not actually click the comment button? :) If that's the case, I can post it again. Please let me know. Cheers.
Hi kawisata. I didn't see any comment from you. I'll go check to see if it's been sidelined or held for any reason. Just a minute.
There's been no hold on any comment of yours. There's no history of that comment to be seen - it's as if it was never posted. TH-cam has ghosts in the machine.
@@fiascodagama1 Thanks for that. I'll post it again. Cheers
@@fiascodagama1 Hi Wayne, I haven't had any luck trying to post my comment again
Maybe because TH-cam doesn't allow links in the comment section. The third time I tried I even removed the link but kept the channel's name. Even that didn't work. Any suggestions? I just wanted to let people know about my channel. It's specifically designed for people who want to learn Indonesian. I'm focusing on spoken Indonesian. I don't even want to mention the name here because TH-cam might remove it again. Anyway, if you are interested I can email it to you. Please let me know. Cheers!
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Thanks Vickio.
dangerous? what about those scooters behind you!!! more of them than earthquakes...
Yeah, there's no doubt riding scooters here can be dangerous.
Imo, the biggest danger in Bali is the traffic, both for locals and tourists. 3 to 4 traffic fatalities daily plus multiple wounded (for such a small island that's a lot). Tip 1: get the best insurance you can get. 2: don't drive a scooter in Bali unless you already have a lot of experience, as people drive like crazy monkeys, with little to no respect for traffic rules and 4: wear a helmet (and close the chin strap!), both as a driver and as a passenger. Regarding dengue, as you say: long sleeves and trousers at dusk and dawn, mosquito coils and a liberal sprinkling of Soffèl (pink bottle)- Indonesian, cheap, efficient and it doesn't smell too bad either.
I actually at the last minute decided against renting a bike because of the riding here, the constant rain at the moment, and seeing a foreigner have an accident in the morning.
Hi Wayne,there are AI language courses available now
I get the taking everything with you,however suggest valuables are separated on you as well.Bali should have safety boxes in secured areas for expats
On that big tsunami night in Japan,my room in Ubud shook&in Sri Lanka a worker used skeleton key to enter my room assuming I was at dinner.In Turkey last year ppl left all valuables in dodgy boxes in order to take a swim&you can get small water proof pouches. Although in places like Miami a guy told me his group was patted down at gun point so everything was taken. Statiscally,the more you travel the more likely the risk and lucky for you your money belt was returned recently. Better safe than sorry
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I've been considering the all weather pouches and think they'd be a bit of an upgrade to what I'm using now.
@fiascodagama1 There is a product called AquaStash,whilst expensive,it gives you ability to safely go into water with valuables
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Thanks.
Several ATM cards is my choice
I think we all work out what works best for ourselves. Good to see you, wl.
Have a look at Google translate …
Yes, I think I'll be using it much more. It used to be terrible but seems to have improved a lot.
Motorbikes. The most dangerous thing. In a country with few road rules otherwise apparently sane people rent motorbikes and proceed to zoom around the place wearing little or no protective gear which often ends in tragedy. And people are copying the locals but the road toll in Indonesia is huge.
I only saw a bike accident this morning in the wet between a young tourist and local right in the middle of Ubud. I had my GoPro out and the foreigner asked if I had it recorded which I didn't. It wasn't a bad accident but someone was going to be paying for slight repairs and I suspect it won't be the local chap.