The Wife and I have been going to Bali since 1979 and we have loved every moment... I don,t know why you are going to so much trouble to scare Tourist off Bali.... I would like to know what place you think is safe... If I was you I would stay at home and don,t travel. Did you do any research on Bali before you went but you still went anyway.
Thanks Megan. I hope you succeed in scaring away thousands of tourists so I can enjoy smaller crowds and lower prices when I arrive. Thanks again for trying to help!
@@anna_m59 pessimism is defined as “tending to see the worst aspect in things, or believing the worst will happen” In this case the vlogger is saying it’s not safe for others in her humble opinion (which is 1000% ok to say. I respect the post and appreciate it) ☺️
You’re obviously not suited to Bali. It’s the safest place I’ve ever been to & that includes islands in the Pacific including Hawaii. Most crimes are perpetrated by foreigners. The Balinese people are friendly, polite & respectful but you don’t mention them or their culture. If you’ve restricted yourself to the Canggu area you would not have encountered much of Bali. I’ve driven to remote villages alone & met the residents of these villages & been treated much better than in any Western country. I’ve encountered earthquakes as well. The last one was 3 am one morning and I sat outside with my neighbour and ate Rambutan & other delicious fruit. When Mt Agung went up in 2017 we bought emergency supplies for the people who came down from the mountain. Bali isn’t just an exotic Island or holiday island, they’re everywhere. Bali is engaging with the people & their culture & its not really easy to do that from a tourist resort choc full of demanding tourists. Imagine how difficult it is for Balinese people to put up with the disrespect and ignorance of many tourists yet they do it & they do it gracefully. PS Best not to come to Australia where everything wants to kill you.
I lived in Bali for 4 years and wow… I bet you’re fun at parties. It’s insane how many things you’re scared of and avoid that is just ridiculous and unnecessary. You don’t even know how to pronounce Canggu. You’re worried about all the wrong things. Best to stay at home….
95% of tourists, including Travel Vloggers, who go to Bali stay within a few km's of the airport, maybe 5% of the island. Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Denpasar, Canggu. They maybe get "adventurous" and travel the 20kms to Ubud for a day or 2. They stay in a western hotel, eat in western restaurants, shop in western shops and malls, and get drunk every day in western bars behaving disgracefully and embarrassingly. Then go home and boast about their cultural experience in Bali. My advice is get off the plane in Denpassar and go anywhere else for real Bali culture and experience. North to the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, beaches around Lovina. Or go to the North East (take a boat to Lombok or the Gili islands), go to the West side of Bali. 90% of the island you will see very few tourists and it has the most beautiful untouched scenery and locals not jaded by drunk westerners trying to bargain 10 cents off a Bintang beer T shirt.
Hospital will cost U a fortune if U get sick. Travel insurance is very expensive to at present ..Nothing is cheap or free .People are desperate for money too. No food no jobs. Hotel all shut down . An also people from the mainland carry the virus too.
Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Denpasar, Canggu is just another Las Vegas. The Real Bali is Ubud and Kubu. Bali is more expensive than places like Vietnam and Philippines. Really not worth it!
Suggest you stay home and get a therapist. When in Indonesia and in Bali I have never felt unsafe. No I haven't climbed Mt Agung while it is erupting but I have had dengue in Nepal (not pronounced den goo but deng ee) and survived. Perhaps answering a knock on the door at night in most US cities is probably more unsafe, unless you have a gun, in which case you will probably die of your own weapon, or shoot a visiting friend, is all I can say.
I'm always amazed at (and disgusted by) how nasty people get online when somebody presents an opinion they disagree with. Anonymity brings out the worst in some people. Keep up the good work, Megan!
@@JohnSmith-qs2hi No, I'm saying that many people seem to enjoy being nasty in their response to an opinion with which they disagree. They seem incapable of polite conversation. That's not even close to saying that they can't have an opinion.
We stayed in a villa at Seminyak , ate out, shopped, took the local rides, went to the beach and spent an evening at Peppers. People were good, helpful, friendly and accommodating. We were thinking of going back to visit with other family again. Some family and friends have visited previously and recommended the trip. We weren’t as adventurous maybe? A son goes there yearly to surf.
Sounds great! The majority of people I speak to LOVE Bali. It is such a fun place and everything you say about the people is spot on. I really just couldn't relax with tremors and mini eruptions 😂 have an amazing (safe) trip!
@@PortableProfessional I am a subscriber. And a Canadian 🇨🇦. Really appreciate your blog. It’s honest and reliable. Another son works and lives in Singapore. Bali is a frequent destination to entertain their guests. They probably know the areas.
The fact is the video u share are not recording by yourself.......this girl only have negative vibes........i think u better stay at home n watching netflix everyday........so canada is the perfect country in the world ??no accident ?? No dog ? No crime ?
Love your presentation. You are too persuasive and though Bali is a popular tourist destination. I'm wondering if Jakarta has similar issues. I think I have similar travel fears as you and I believe the stress would detract from my enjoyment.
So glad you enjoyed and it's great to have you on the channel! Hm... I don't know much about Jakarta! Less in regards to tourist scams I would imagine?
For information , lost le blanc with almost 2 million subscriber n from canada too , have been living in bali for 2 years......and in the future , he want build villa in bali , u can see in his vlog.......so people in this chanel, u guys want to hear from 32,000 subs or from 1,900,000 subs ? Lost leblanc love bali so much.....he allready go to around the world too......
Karen, you obviously have a severe irrational anxiety issue to things you have no control over, such as natural disasters and monkeys. Canggu and Ubud cannot be any further from Gunung Agung as well as the geological fault line that mainly runs along the very southern coast of Bali and the rest of Indonesia. Monkeys only gather in predictable tourist spots, such as the Uluwatu Temple and obviously at the many monkey forests across Bali. If you have an irrational fear of getting bit, then don’t visit them. Monkeys will never go into dense urban areas. Says the woman posing with a snake in Sri Lanka 🙄 You are not ready to leave the comfort of your own home, let alone travel halfway across the world, where the mere thought of potential scams, which never even happened to you according to this video, make you not want to return and to then overlook the positive experiences you had.
I got mugged twice in the Monkey Forrest and bit by what was probably a rabid dog. Totally worth it. The monkeys know the bags from Coco Market, so if you walk through with one of those they will go for you. It was $500 for the rabies shots I think. I've spent a lot of time in Bali and don't know anyone who has had their bag snatched, maybe because I've always stayed in Ubud. Vendors and taxi drivers can be quite aggressive, but that's not a crime. The Yoga Barn and Paradiso are fantastic. So are the restaurants, and the people are lovely. Also the best shopping in SE Asia for clothes, jewellery, and decor.
Thank you so much for sharing you experience, Diane! Yikes on the mugging and bikes, but sounds like the other aspects of Bali made up for it! Safe travels!
@Portable Professional. I have been to Bali twice and felt it was totally safe. Nusa Dua being one of the safest places. Many Australians and foreigners there too especially in Kuta and Seminyak. Lovely bars all around especially Potato Head and W Hotel. With regards to the roads Thailand is much worse so Bali is am improvement. Will visit Bali everytime I am in asia. I am male by the way and always travel in a mixed group. However a white female is not safe alone anywhere on this planet. You attract too much attention.
Bali was the first place I travelled to long distance from UK, I went twice with an experienced friend and then again on my own. Bali was wonderful, the people are so kind, peaceful, caring and funny. The only thing my friend and I, did experience were the dogs up a particular road to where we were staying in Ubud. The dogs would be asleep during the day but at night ... the first time we came back to the hotel at night, we ran into the gates screaming, the second night decided to buy long pole to scare the dogs off, did not work, final time, asked Taxi driver if we could pay him to walk us back, which he did, with no charge and said to us "why you stay there if you no like dogs?", so simple hey, we moved to different accommodation and no dog problem! I am somewhat surprised you actually travelled there baring in mind how terrified you were of Bali even before arriving. I experienced nothing of the issues you have spoke about.
From your continual mispronunciation of Bali place names I suspect you were in Bali for 10 minutes. Before moving here from Australia 15 years ago my home was broken in 3 times, I was forced into pretty over the top travel restrictions in the USA post the twin towers act, and I still braved the universe travelling to London and Paris after one of their terrorist events. Loved visiting San Francisco, and everyone knows that plays ends in a massive earthquake. New Zealand trembles and quakes all the time. Japan is an incredible destination too. I also make decisions like not going to places with names like Monkey Forest if I don’t like monkeys. And crime isn't the result of Bali being popular, it is the result of global wealth imbalance. One of the worst videos I have seen posted.
I've been to Indonesia in 2015 & 2018. I visited Indonesia with the aim of exploring and adventuring, not for vacation or honeymoon. However, I have not explored Indonesia 100% because it is vast and also very diverse. Each region in Indonesia has different tourist or natural attractions, as if entering a different dimension. It's hard to explain, the point is when you go to Indonesia, what you visit with other regions in Indonesia is definitely different. What made me so interested in Indonesia? The answer is nature, because nature in Indonesia has very clear differences in each region. Some even look strange, unique and absurd and there are lots of hidden places to explore. For me, Indonesia is very suitable to be used as a place for adventure, explorers and get unexpected experiences. My personal conclusion about Indonesia: Indonesia is like a very beautiful Queen, very graceful, very charming, very attractive, very stunning and very cool. However, keep in mind that although the Queen almost looks perfect, on the other hand the Queen also has a dangerous nature (Many natural disasters in Indonesia have been recorded internationally and even get the title of the most frequent and the most violent). When the Queen is asleep, the Queen looks extraordinary and fun to approach but if the Queen wakes up from her sleep, it is certain that there will be a sign of danger because the Queen is in a tantrum. Note: Although Queen often tantrums when she wakes up from her sleep, this is what made me fall in love because of her very different figure. I've also visited Thailand, Philippines and Japan, but the Queen in Thailand, Philippines and Japan is not as fierce as Indonesia. If you visit Indonesia, be careful with the forces of nature because we don't know when and where the Queen rages. Because if the Queen has gone berserk then she doesn't know tourists or locals. I can only hope that the Queen doesn't run amok and doesn't harm locals or tourists. Amen. 🙏 Every tourist will have a different experience when visiting Indonesia. I love Indonesia ❤️ (Mysterious Queen Land).
Yikes, not sure you should go back to Asia. Much of what you talk about is also true about Thailand. I can't watch more. This is just too much angst for my taste. I feel very safe in Thailand.
What a negative video. Of course the things you mention are possible as they are anywhere in the world and the dog attack sounds truly horrific. But to be so overwhelmed by fear of everything must have severely detracted from the many wonderful things to see and do in Bali. The warm friendly people, the interesting culture, the yummy food, the magnificent countryside, spectacular temples and the stunning beaches to name a few. And just the sheer adventure of learning about all of that puts any danger into perspective. I feel really sorry for you that your life is so full of anxiety and fear and while researching all the dangers of Bali you didn't bother to research the correct pronunciation of the places you discussed. I hope anyone watching this balances it with watching more positive and balanced videos and articles.
I was in Bali for a bit more than 2 years, - none of the things you mentioned bothered me. - but there is a crime you didn't mention that is a HUGE problem for woman travelling alone. Bali is also too popular and locals are not that welcoming. Traffic was my biggest complaint.
Better stay at home wrapped in cotton wool……..or , actually live. I consider myself quite risk adverse. Been there 4 times and would go back in a heartbeat if I could. One of the true places I feel at peace in the world
I had lived in the most livable city in the world for 4 years. But I can never say no to Bali ❤️ I have been addicted to Bali for so many reasons… the hospitality, matah sambal, scenic paddy field, weather…
Unless Bali has changed in the 4 years since I’ve been there, I found it just as safe as any other Asian country. Pick pocketing, crime, and targeting tourists happen just about everywhere. I had someone try to lift my wallet in Rome. As for natural disasters, tremors happen weekly and almost daily in LA, and volcanoes aren’t erupting daily - so it seems kinda foolish to be that afraid of them. To each their own, this was just a big downer video. Maybe just a result of western life we live in where the rest of the world feels “unsafe”
I am planning to go to Bali next year. We'll be booking a private tour the entire time. I'm super excited. My only worry is the long flight from NYC ☹️ 35.5 hours to get there?!?!? Why is there no direct flight 😭
@@victoria19632010 Dont book a private tour, unnecessary. Also take in Lembongan nearby for example, avoid Denpassar which is just a busy city, and you will enjoy. Try booking dot com for your accomodation maybe spend a week at the Gili Islands eg Gili Air chilled relaxed depends on whether things get back to normal awith Covid tho.
You made a a very helpful video we are planning on moving to Bali around December 2021 from America this will be our first time living America also our first time going to Bali.
I been there 8 times . No way I will stay there .Nice place to holiday but money scamming is big . Bali belly is big too . .If got the wrong taxi U will be ripped off too. ATM are not safe too . they can have little camera on them . Never eat on the street .Never accept drugs on the street .too .They can set u up to the cops ...I also got ripped off for to much money in 2017. On a good note the poor people are very nice .U will get a greeting from them No way I will ever settle down there. ..
Just say no to the monkey forest, I did it and I wish I hadn't. Bali has way too many tourist and all the terrible things that come with them. It is a beautiful places but there are a lot of beautiful places in Indonesia. I'm sure it use to be nice many years ago but now it's just a tourist destination that should be avoided. There are better choices.
4 out of 5 dogs in the world are (Free-ranging dogs include street dogs, village dogs, stray dogs, feral dogs, etc., and maybe owned or un-owned.) And 5 out 5 monkeys in the world or (Free-ranging, wild). It's like the monkeys, our freekin cousins (actually its the apes) have a worse deal than the dogs, wrf.
Thanks Meghan. After traveling in 35 countries Bali is still my favorite because I like the SWEEEEEET people who make my life sweet. I have none of the beginner problems you mentioned motorbikes; bag snatching; dogs because I am ecovillager giving back to the Balinese, as way of life...not tourist....since 1989. I have very different view....life is not easy here, unless you are affluent, but it is wonderful. My SECRET: I do my best to be SWEETER than Balinese.
You shouldn't blame yourself. Bali is in reality much more dangerous than any other country in South East Asia I've been to or lived in. The phone muggings, ATM and Credit Card scams are things you don't ever need to even think about in Chiang Mai or Sri Lanka. In Bali it happens ALL OF THE TIME and Tourists are afraid to talk about it because of the negative reactions they get.
In 2018 I felt a 5.3 quake .I nearly got thrown out the bed. There is always that risk . Also the volcanoes can errupt anytime . I alway carry my passport an money with me . In emergency U might need to hurry out because off a quake or Tsunami warning if U near the beach ..The country sits on the Pacific ring off Fire At present I would not go there at present . Travel insurance is to expensive at present ..
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I was super excited to go to Bali as most of my graduating class from Florida were all surfers and had all been numerous times and they had absolutely fallen in love with it. I worked after school the entire year to save money for the trip and was amped to go but now I'm so depressed I may just stay home and shoot myself lol
So true about Ottawa. I am from Ottawa and beside my sisters house there was a murder about a month back and a friend of mine downtown had a few murders by their house the past few months. Maybe it’s just me but I feel it got worse this year.
Megan, we *LOVE* your presenting style and production quality! So informative and straight to the point. Bali is very high on our travel lists, and it's so fun to learn as much as you can in the interim. Great video! :)
This is such a nice message and so great to hear you are enjoying the videos! Looks like you have some great videos on your channel as well. Subscribed and looking forward to more! Safe Travels
Thanks so very much for your terrific videos. The information is in depth, and balanced making it easier to make an informed decision about whether to visit or to stay in the country. After watching your video on Vietnam, I'm considering going there to live. I'm a single, 68yo Aussie woman on a low fixed income, with a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts and comments on my consideration. I know no-one in Vietnam, but I do have a cousin living in Bangkok. I also have health issues that would possibly necessitate my returning to Oz to renew my medications. I'd really appreciate your advice. Cheers from Oz! :)
Also the constant harassment from locals trying to make you buy stuff and services (especially the taxi drivers). we went to the rice terraces (not worth it btw) and were forced to pay "donations" multiple times to the locals or else they wouldn't let us pass
Have you been to the Philippines? If you have, please vlog a feedback also of your experience during your stay. I would like to know your honest opinion too.
the philippines are similar to indonesia there is poverty and not a lot of infrastructure. the people are friendly but the food is kinda bad in the philippines
@@michael8590 Its difficult to travel there because of so many islands, the scam artists can really screw with your itinerary. Boats wont leave until their filled despite the fact you already paid in full which means you can miss other boats schedules and not make it to your hotel booking in time. Its not a convenient place for tourism unlike Thailand or Vietnam. Philippines face many natural disasters as well and are always recovering from the last damage. Ppl are very poor, very nice but its tough to look at kids living on the street at night in Cebu and Manilla
You'll feel terrible if you have any conscience while living in the Philippines. Many sexpats and opportunists there to take adv of the local poverty. Then there's Rodrigo Duterte, an absolute madman, as president whom hunts people left and right.
@@ktowniecity7269 i had an experience where the ferry left early (opposite filipino time 😂) and we had to rent a private boat for 4 lx the rate 🤦🏻♂️. it was so inconvenient i was mad and i also got gout there so it was so uncomfortable riding in the tiny private boat
It’s a country with 100 million people spread over thousands of islands speaking dozens of languages. I’ve been married for 30 years to a Filipina and can’t count how many times I’ve been there. Anyone who tells you the Philippines is like this or that has no idea what they are talking about. It is just too varied to identify like that. Are you visiting the beaches, mountains or jungles? A big city or a rural village? Are you”loud and proud” or more respectful? Christian, Muslim or love insulting those who believe in a deity because you’re just so enlightened? What kind of experience are you looking for? Drunken parties at a hostel with fellow backpackers or scuba diving? Exploring the historic sites or chasing bar girls? Just coming to grab some Instagram pics at the trendy place you saw online or maybe you plan to build houses? Who you are and why you come will determine your experience.
thanks for the video meghan! there are always risks in a developing country and it can be scary. poverty really makes a place more dangerous its so sad. i was shocked by how many stray dogs there were in the philippines or “askals”. they are super loud at all hours of the night and can carry rabies or other diseases. i guess we take for granted animal control in developed nations
Excellent presentation! Bali is not on my top places to visit. However, whenever the travel restrictions are lifted, I look forward to going back to visit Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland Australia. Gateway to The Great Barrier Reef!
The Wife and I have been going to Bali since 1979 and we have loved every moment... I don,t know why you are going to so much trouble to scare Tourist off Bali.... I would like to know what place you think is safe... If I was you I would stay at home and don,t travel. Did you do any research on Bali before you went but you still went anyway.
She should stay only in North America.
Thanks Megan. I hope you succeed in scaring away thousands of tourists so I can enjoy smaller crowds and lower prices when I arrive. Thanks again for trying to help!
Every area you have to be careful
and the award for most pessimistic travel video goes to........ LOL
But it’s true ..
@@anna_m59 pessimism is defined as “tending to see the worst aspect in things, or believing the worst will happen” In this case the vlogger is saying it’s not safe for others in her humble opinion (which is 1000% ok to say. I respect the post and appreciate it) ☺️
@@Mynameismurph she loves making these negative videos about the countries she visits. In her defense, not all her content is like this.
She needs viewer and Bali is irresistible 😄
Dam..this woman complain every country she come visit...
This one complains about so many other countries too. Why she will never go back, why it's not safe, bla bla bla. She should just stay home 😒
You’re obviously not suited to Bali. It’s the safest place I’ve ever been to & that includes islands in the Pacific including Hawaii. Most crimes are perpetrated by foreigners. The Balinese people are friendly, polite & respectful but you don’t mention them or their culture. If you’ve restricted yourself to the Canggu area you would not have encountered much of Bali. I’ve driven to remote villages alone & met the residents of these villages & been treated much better than in any Western country.
I’ve encountered earthquakes as well. The last one was 3 am one morning and I sat outside with my neighbour and ate Rambutan & other delicious fruit. When Mt Agung went up in 2017 we bought emergency supplies for the people who came down from the mountain. Bali isn’t just an exotic Island or holiday island, they’re everywhere. Bali is engaging with the people & their culture & its not really easy to do that from a tourist resort choc full of demanding tourists. Imagine how difficult it is for Balinese people to put up with the disrespect and ignorance of many tourists yet they do it & they do it gracefully.
PS Best not to come to Australia where everything wants to kill you.
I lived in Bali for 4 years and wow… I bet you’re fun at parties. It’s insane how many things you’re scared of and avoid that is just ridiculous and unnecessary. You don’t even know how to pronounce Canggu. You’re worried about all the wrong things. Best to stay at home….
so earthquakes, tsunamis, aggressive stray dogs, crime and shitty traffic and pavements are the wrong things to be worried about.
riiight...
95% of tourists, including Travel Vloggers, who go to Bali stay within a few km's of the airport, maybe 5% of the island. Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Denpasar, Canggu. They maybe get "adventurous" and travel the 20kms to Ubud for a day or 2. They stay in a western hotel, eat in western restaurants, shop in western shops and malls, and get drunk every day in western bars behaving disgracefully and embarrassingly. Then go home and boast about their cultural experience in Bali.
My advice is get off the plane in Denpassar and go anywhere else for real Bali culture and experience. North to the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, beaches around Lovina. Or go to the North East (take a boat to Lombok or the Gili islands), go to the West side of Bali. 90% of the island you will see very few tourists and it has the most beautiful untouched scenery and locals not jaded by drunk westerners trying to bargain 10 cents off a Bintang beer T shirt.
Fantastic advice, Phil!! And I legit laughed out loud at the Bintang beer shirt comment. 😂
Hospital will cost U a fortune if U get sick. Travel insurance is very expensive to at present ..Nothing is cheap or free .People are desperate for money too. No food no jobs. Hotel all shut down . An also people from the mainland carry the virus too.
Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Denpasar, Canggu is just another Las Vegas. The Real Bali is Ubud and Kubu. Bali is more expensive than places like Vietnam and Philippines. Really not worth it!
@@ktowniecity7269 Ubud is a middle class suburb of Perth.
@@peterfoenander6234 um what was the point of this comment... how did this contribute to OP?
Suggest you stay home and get a therapist. When in Indonesia and in Bali I have never felt unsafe. No I haven't climbed Mt Agung while it is erupting but I have had dengue in Nepal (not pronounced den goo but deng ee) and survived. Perhaps answering a knock on the door at night in most US cities is probably more unsafe, unless you have a gun, in which case you will probably die of your own weapon, or shoot a visiting friend, is all I can say.
I'm always amazed at (and disgusted by) how nasty people get online when somebody presents an opinion they disagree with. Anonymity brings out the worst in some people. Keep up the good work, Megan!
What are you saying, that somebody else can have a opinion but others can't.
@@JohnSmith-qs2hi No, I'm saying that many people seem to enjoy being nasty in their response to an opinion with which they disagree. They seem incapable of polite conversation. That's not even close to saying that they can't have an opinion.
@@joe3eagles because what she said is total nonsense. Complaining about natural disaster?
We went every year, often twice, no problems ever, its a third world country, act accordingly.
Complain including mosquito bite.....lol. i was watching your video half way and i wrote my comment and decided to stop watching.
"Kanguu"? You literally have no right to give advices on Bali whatsoever.
We stayed in a villa at Seminyak , ate out, shopped, took the local rides, went to the beach and spent an evening at Peppers. People were good, helpful, friendly and accommodating. We were thinking of going back to visit with other family again. Some family and friends have visited previously and recommended the trip. We weren’t as adventurous maybe? A son goes there yearly to surf.
Sounds great! The majority of people I speak to LOVE Bali. It is such a fun place and everything you say about the people is spot on. I really just couldn't relax with tremors and mini eruptions 😂 have an amazing (safe) trip!
@@PortableProfessional I am a subscriber. And a Canadian 🇨🇦. Really appreciate your blog. It’s honest and reliable. Another son works and lives in Singapore. Bali is a frequent destination to entertain their guests. They probably know the areas.
@@PortableProfessional And correction. The place of entertainment is Potato Head. Hahaha. How can I confuse that with Peppers.
The fact is the video u share are not recording by yourself.......this girl only have negative vibes........i think u better stay at home n watching netflix everyday........so canada is the perfect country in the world ??no accident ?? No dog ? No crime ?
Love your presentation. You are too persuasive and though Bali is a popular tourist destination. I'm wondering if Jakarta has similar issues. I think I have similar travel fears as you and I believe the stress would detract from my enjoyment.
So glad you enjoyed and it's great to have you on the channel! Hm... I don't know much about Jakarta! Less in regards to tourist scams I would imagine?
For information , lost le blanc with almost 2 million subscriber n from canada too , have been living in bali for 2 years......and in the future , he want build villa in bali , u can see in his vlog.......so people in this chanel, u guys want to hear from 32,000 subs or from 1,900,000 subs ? Lost leblanc love bali so much.....he allready go to around the world too......
Karen, you obviously have a severe irrational anxiety issue to things you have no control over, such as natural disasters and monkeys.
Canggu and Ubud cannot be any further from Gunung Agung as well as the geological fault line that mainly runs along the very southern coast of Bali and the rest of Indonesia.
Monkeys only gather in predictable tourist spots, such as the Uluwatu Temple and obviously at the many monkey forests across Bali. If you have an irrational fear of getting bit, then don’t visit them. Monkeys will never go into dense urban areas. Says the woman posing with a snake in Sri Lanka 🙄
You are not ready to leave the comfort of your own home, let alone travel halfway across the world, where the mere thought of potential scams, which never even happened to you according to this video, make you not want to return and to then overlook the positive experiences you had.
Ah, active volcano possibility of ocean earthquakes. Admittedly that logic clicked somewhere in that video. Seem to be an intelligent White woman.
Thanks for watching.
I got mugged twice in the Monkey Forrest and bit by what was probably a rabid dog. Totally worth it. The monkeys know the bags from Coco Market, so if you walk through with one of those they will go for you. It was $500 for the rabies shots I think. I've spent a lot of time in Bali and don't know anyone who has had their bag snatched, maybe because I've always stayed in Ubud. Vendors and taxi drivers can be quite aggressive, but that's not a crime. The Yoga Barn and Paradiso are fantastic. So are the restaurants, and the people are lovely. Also the best shopping in SE Asia for clothes, jewellery, and decor.
Thank you so much for sharing you experience, Diane! Yikes on the mugging and bikes, but sounds like the other aspects of Bali made up for it! Safe travels!
I'd like to go at my risk
Awesome! Best of luck on the next trip! Enjoy the GORGEOUS sunsets 😍
@Portable Professional. I have been to Bali twice and felt it was totally safe. Nusa Dua being one of the safest places. Many Australians and foreigners there too especially in Kuta and Seminyak. Lovely bars all around especially Potato Head and W Hotel. With regards to the roads Thailand is much worse so Bali is am improvement. Will visit Bali everytime I am in asia. I am male by the way and always travel in a mixed group. However a white female is not safe alone anywhere on this planet. You attract too much attention.
All the Reasons you list is why I love Bali Haha
Bali was the first place I travelled to long distance from UK, I went twice with an experienced friend and then again on my own. Bali was wonderful, the people are so kind, peaceful, caring and funny. The only thing my friend and I, did experience were the dogs up a particular road to where we were staying in Ubud. The dogs would be asleep during the day but at night ... the first time we came back to the hotel at night, we ran into the gates screaming, the second night decided to buy long pole to scare the dogs off, did not work, final time, asked Taxi driver if we could pay him to walk us back, which he did, with no charge and said to us "why you stay there if you no like dogs?", so simple hey, we moved to different accommodation and no dog problem! I am somewhat surprised you actually travelled there baring in mind how terrified you were of Bali even before arriving. I experienced nothing of the issues you have spoke about.
From your continual mispronunciation of Bali place names I suspect you were in Bali for 10 minutes. Before moving here from Australia 15 years ago my home was broken in 3 times, I was forced into pretty over the top travel restrictions in the USA post the twin towers act, and I still braved the universe travelling to London and Paris after one of their terrorist events. Loved visiting San Francisco, and everyone knows that plays ends in a massive earthquake. New Zealand trembles and quakes all the time. Japan is an incredible destination too.
I also make decisions like not going to places with names like Monkey Forest if I don’t like monkeys. And crime isn't the result of Bali being popular, it is the result of global wealth imbalance.
One of the worst videos I have seen posted.
She is just stating her opinion. Deal with it. Also, up yours on the global wealth imbalance BS.
I've been to Indonesia in 2015 & 2018. I visited Indonesia with the aim of exploring and adventuring, not for vacation or honeymoon. However, I have not explored Indonesia 100% because it is vast and also very diverse. Each region in Indonesia has different tourist or natural attractions, as if entering a different dimension. It's hard to explain, the point is when you go to Indonesia, what you visit with other regions in Indonesia is definitely different.
What made me so interested in Indonesia? The answer is nature, because nature in Indonesia has very clear differences in each region. Some even look strange, unique and absurd and there are lots of hidden places to explore. For me, Indonesia is very suitable to be used as a place for adventure, explorers and get unexpected experiences.
My personal conclusion about Indonesia:
Indonesia is like a very beautiful Queen, very graceful, very charming, very attractive, very stunning and very cool. However, keep in mind that although the Queen almost looks perfect, on the other hand the Queen also has a dangerous nature (Many natural disasters in Indonesia have been recorded internationally and even get the title of the most frequent and the most violent). When the Queen is asleep, the Queen looks extraordinary and fun to approach but if the Queen wakes up from her sleep, it is certain that there will be a sign of danger because the Queen is in a tantrum.
Note: Although Queen often tantrums when she wakes up from her sleep, this is what made me fall in love because of her very different figure. I've also visited Thailand, Philippines and Japan, but the Queen in Thailand, Philippines and Japan is not as fierce as Indonesia. If you visit Indonesia, be careful with the forces of nature because we don't know when and where the Queen rages. Because if the Queen has gone berserk then she doesn't know tourists or locals. I can only hope that the Queen doesn't run amok and doesn't harm locals or tourists. Amen. 🙏
Every tourist will have a different experience when visiting Indonesia.
I love Indonesia ❤️ (Mysterious Queen Land).
Yikes, not sure you should go back to Asia. Much of what you talk about is also true about Thailand. I can't watch more. This is just too much angst for my taste. I feel very safe in Thailand.
This is Bali, good and bad, no place in this world is perfect. Like it or not is up to you. Thank you for visiting and staying in Bali. God bless you
What a negative video. Of course the things you mention are possible as they are anywhere in the world and the dog attack sounds truly horrific. But to be so overwhelmed by fear of everything must have severely detracted from the many wonderful things to see and do in Bali. The warm friendly people, the interesting culture, the yummy food, the magnificent countryside, spectacular temples and the stunning beaches to name a few. And just the sheer adventure of learning about all of that puts any danger into perspective. I feel really sorry for you that your life is so full of anxiety and fear and while researching all the dangers of Bali you didn't bother to research the correct pronunciation of the places you discussed. I hope anyone watching this balances it with watching more positive and balanced videos and articles.
This is a useful video, thank you! Are these risks reduced by staying outside of Bali in places like Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Gili, or Lombok?
I was in Bali for a bit more than 2 years, - none of the things you mentioned bothered me. - but there is a crime you didn't mention that is a HUGE problem for woman travelling alone. Bali is also too popular and locals are not that welcoming. Traffic was my biggest complaint.
What do you mean?
hello, I'm from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩, thank you for visiting our country, sorry if your experience is not good here.
Better stay at home wrapped in cotton wool……..or , actually live. I consider myself quite risk adverse. Been there 4 times and would go back in a heartbeat if I could. One of the true places I feel at peace in the world
Poor you,
I had lived in the most livable city in the world for 4 years. But I can never say no to Bali ❤️ I have been addicted to Bali for so many reasons… the hospitality, matah sambal, scenic paddy field, weather…
Many many amazing things in Bali
Unless Bali has changed in the 4 years since I’ve been there, I found it just as safe as any other Asian country. Pick pocketing, crime, and targeting tourists happen just about everywhere. I had someone try to lift my wallet in Rome. As for natural disasters, tremors happen weekly and almost daily in LA, and volcanoes aren’t erupting daily - so it seems kinda foolish to be that afraid of them. To each their own, this was just a big downer video. Maybe just a result of western life we live in where the rest of the world feels “unsafe”
When are going to travel again? Gotten your vaccination?
Booked for travel in September! Second shot tomorrow :)
I am planning to go to Bali next year. We'll be booking a private tour the entire time. I'm super excited.
My only worry is the long flight from NYC ☹️ 35.5 hours to get there?!?!? Why is there no direct flight 😭
Be careful. Enjoy the time in bali
@@victoria19632010 Dont book a private tour, unnecessary. Also take in Lembongan nearby for example, avoid Denpassar which is just a busy city, and you will enjoy. Try booking dot com for your accomodation maybe spend a week at the Gili Islands eg Gili Air chilled relaxed depends on whether things get back to normal awith Covid tho.
Traveling ANYWHERE is not for the faint of heart. 😏
why do you travel? it's seems like everywhere, and everything is scary or gross to you.
Does anyone here know who to contact regarding relatives I can not locate in Bali? Ty!
Singapore is the safest country in the world. And it's in the SEA.
Is Bali on your travel bucket list? 👇👇👇 Let us know, no judgment here!
Such a negative video, lady who pissed in your Cheerios??
You made a a very helpful video we are planning on moving to Bali around December 2021 from America this will be our first time living America also our first time going to Bali.
I been there 8 times . No way I will stay there .Nice place to holiday but money scamming is big . Bali belly is big too . .If got the wrong taxi U will be ripped off too. ATM are not safe too . they can have little camera on them . Never eat on the street .Never accept drugs on the street .too .They can set u up to the cops ...I also got ripped off for to much money in 2017. On a good note the poor people are very nice .U will get a greeting from them No way I will ever settle down there. ..
hope y'all did thorough research instead of going off of glorified pictures and videos. good luck!
Just say no to the monkey forest, I did it and I wish I hadn't. Bali has way too many tourist and all the terrible things that come with them. It is a beautiful places but there are a lot of beautiful places in Indonesia. I'm sure it use to be nice many years ago but now it's just a tourist destination that should be avoided. There are better choices.
Totally agree with 'no' to the monkey forest! Thanks for sharing, Stan!
Nope its not that bad al all. This is too exaggerated.
bali it,s very vry beautiful I like video
4 out of 5 dogs in the world are (Free-ranging dogs include street dogs, village dogs, stray dogs, feral dogs, etc., and maybe owned or un-owned.) And 5 out 5 monkeys in the world or (Free-ranging, wild). It's like the monkeys, our freekin cousins (actually its the apes) have a worse deal than the dogs, wrf.
No not Bali .. millions reasons to stay away
Thanks Meghan.
After traveling in 35 countries Bali is still my favorite because I like the SWEEEEEET people who make my life sweet.
I have none of the beginner problems you mentioned motorbikes; bag snatching; dogs because I am ecovillager giving back to the Balinese, as way of life...not tourist....since 1989.
I have very different view....life is not easy here, unless you are affluent, but it is wonderful.
My SECRET: I do my best to be SWEETER than Balinese.
You shouldn't blame yourself. Bali is in reality much more dangerous than any other country in South East Asia I've been to or lived in. The phone muggings, ATM and Credit Card scams are things you don't ever need to even think about in Chiang Mai or Sri Lanka. In Bali it happens ALL OF THE TIME and Tourists are afraid to talk about it because of the negative reactions they get.
Bali is a province within the country of Indonesia 🇮🇩🤦🏻♂️
@@krisnathebalinese a country which is amazingly safe, even Jakarta. But nowhere in Indonesia is the paradise we are sold.
In 2018 I felt a 5.3 quake .I nearly got thrown out the bed. There is always that risk . Also the volcanoes can errupt anytime . I alway carry my passport an money with me . In emergency U might need to hurry out because off a quake or Tsunami warning if U near the beach ..The country sits on the Pacific ring off Fire At present I would not go there at present . Travel insurance is to expensive at present ..
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I was super excited to go to Bali as most of my graduating class from Florida were all surfers and had all been numerous times and they had absolutely fallen in love with it. I worked after school the entire year to save money for the trip and was amped to go but now I'm so depressed I may just stay home and shoot myself lol
So true about Ottawa. I am from Ottawa and beside my sisters house there was a murder about a month back and a friend of mine downtown had a few murders by their house the past few months. Maybe it’s just me but I feel it got worse this year.
Spoiled tourist..
drama baby :D
SEA advice: only use bank located atms. You’re welcome.
Super tip, thanks for sharing here!
Or go to Thailand or Sri Lanka where you'll have ZERO ATM scam problems. You're welcome.
Thanks for this tip
Bali Lockdown until July 21, 2021.
Cute Video Megan nice to see a New video from you wish I'd been in Bali to save you from the dogs lol. I'm chivalrous to hot Canadian bloundes lol.
“ very different from my current wake up call” 😂😂😂
@@kosamui yeah that was very funny part I agree
Sounds like a great place to not go.
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Megan, we *LOVE* your presenting style and production quality! So informative and straight to the point. Bali is very high on our travel lists, and it's so fun to learn as much as you can in the interim. Great video! :)
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Thanks so very much for your terrific videos. The information is in depth, and balanced making it easier to make an informed decision about whether to visit or to stay in the country. After watching your video on Vietnam, I'm considering going there to live. I'm a single, 68yo Aussie woman on a low fixed income, with a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts and comments on my consideration. I know no-one in Vietnam, but I do have a cousin living in Bangkok. I also have health issues that would possibly necessitate my returning to Oz to renew my medications. I'd really appreciate your advice. Cheers from Oz! :)
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Also the constant harassment from locals trying to make you buy stuff and services (especially the taxi drivers). we went to the rice terraces (not worth it btw) and were forced to pay "donations" multiple times to the locals or else they wouldn't let us pass
this is sad to hear, dave and unfortunate reality in so many developing destinations that are also tourist hotspots. 😔
Have you been to the Philippines? If you have, please vlog a feedback also of your experience during your stay. I would like to know your honest opinion too.
the philippines are similar to indonesia there is poverty and not a lot of infrastructure. the people are friendly but the food is kinda bad in the philippines
@@michael8590 Its difficult to travel there because of so many islands, the scam artists can really screw with your itinerary. Boats wont leave until their filled despite the fact you already paid in full which means you can miss other boats schedules and not make it to your hotel booking in time. Its not a convenient place for tourism unlike Thailand or Vietnam. Philippines face many natural disasters as well and are always recovering from the last damage. Ppl are very poor, very nice but its tough to look at kids living on the street at night in Cebu and Manilla
You'll feel terrible if you have any conscience while living in the Philippines. Many sexpats and opportunists there to take adv of the local poverty. Then there's Rodrigo Duterte, an absolute madman, as president whom hunts people left and right.
@@ktowniecity7269 i had an experience where the ferry left early (opposite filipino time 😂) and we had to rent a private boat for 4 lx the rate 🤦🏻♂️. it was so inconvenient i was mad and i also got gout there so it was so uncomfortable riding in the tiny private boat
It’s a country with 100 million people spread over thousands of islands speaking dozens of languages. I’ve been married for 30 years to a Filipina and can’t count how many times I’ve been there. Anyone who tells you the Philippines is like this or that has no idea what they are talking about. It is just too varied to identify like that.
Are you visiting the beaches, mountains or jungles? A big city or a rural village? Are you”loud and proud” or more respectful? Christian, Muslim or love insulting those who believe in a deity because you’re just so enlightened? What kind of experience are you looking for? Drunken parties at a hostel with fellow backpackers or scuba diving? Exploring the historic sites or chasing bar girls? Just coming to grab some Instagram pics at the trendy place you saw online or maybe you plan to build houses? Who you are and why you come will determine your experience.
thanks for the video meghan! there are always risks in a developing country and it can be scary. poverty really makes a place more dangerous its so sad. i was shocked by how many stray dogs there were in the philippines or “askals”. they are super loud at all hours of the night and can carry rabies or other diseases. i guess we take for granted animal control in developed nations
Thanks for chiming in here, Michael! Totally agree, very much we take for granted!
Excellent presentation! Bali is not on my top places to visit. However, whenever the travel restrictions are lifted, I look forward to going back to visit Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland Australia. Gateway to The Great Barrier Reef!
Thanks for sharing! great list of places, they are all on my 'some day' list! Enjoy and hopefully we get back to travel soon :)
Bali doesn't seem like the best place to solo travel
I agree, safer + more fun with others!