In Reply to: HELP NEEDED, calling all BTF fans. posted by andrew40 on Thursday, 12. January 2006 at 17:02 Bali Time:
After almost having kittens trying to decide to go or not...our first trip!
Did we have a great time? Yes we loved Bali
Did I feel safe at all times? No
WE too stayed in the hotel mostly after dark and tried to use restaurants with security, sometimes however that security really seemed to be a placebo with the front entrance guarded with metal detectors etc, and then dozens of other entry points just open to whatever.
I had a really great time but I did worry at times and once when walking in Kuta late-ish really felt the strong need to leave the area...which we did.
I don't think anyone can tell you what to do just go with your own heart.
Oh and use Aquium, three and a half weeks for four people and no tummy bugs at all (including eating the ice and salads in decent quality restaurants and using some seriously dodgy squat loos in the middle of nowhere)
...I'm firmly giving all credit to the Aquium.