Is it safe to travel to Bali?

Question

I'm going to Bali next month and on a few websites its saying its unsafe due to terrorist threats? Does anyone know about this?

Answer 1

Bali is very safe. As in all locations you have to be aware and take basic precautions. But I have been going to Bali since 1985 and have never had a problem other than Currency exchange guys trying to quick change you and shop keepers seeing how gullible you are by asking outrageous prices.
The guy Rob that answered has been posting that comment for over a year. By this time I believe he was robbed but by his obsessiveness can see a glimmer of why he might have had a problem.
As far as the terrorist threats. That is very old news. If you will look at the dates on the sites you have been accessing you will see that they are very old. There have been no major terrorist attacks in Bali in well over ten years and then it was two bombings in the tourist area. It had such a devastating effect on tourism that everyone is super vigilant since that time. And it seems to be working. Bali is as safe as anywhere in the world and probably a bit safer. The Balinese population is non violent and very peaceful. Please don't miss Bali over something that no longer even apply's to the island.
You will have a blast.
@Rob. :You lose that bet. I own and operate a book store in Vietnam. Bali just happens to be one of my favorite places in the world. Jesus, give it a rest. Boo Hoo, you got robbed. It just tells me you were not paying attention. Or you were doing something you were not supposed to be doing. Where do you live. You ever hear about people being robbed there? I bet you do and don't tell everyone to stay away.
And isn't it odd that Jamboy used the exact same words to describe his horrible ordeal. I don't believe a word of it.

Answer 2

Actually Every where is Can be happen dangerouse Place But Here some tip How to Travel And Safe any where !
1. Prepare you trip with travel agen - Guide or Local people ( paid ) not Free they much more know the place !
2. Do not going by your self in quite place ! use your feeling when it is feel not comfort with you
3. Make sure you not bring to much ( Cash money - Jewelry what ever attract bad people )
4. Dont be affraid - mindset your self all be ok and doing great and have fun !

Answer 3

Actually, most tourists that come and go in Bali Island have no problem about these type of threats. Besides, Bali have been the top choices for political meeting venue, mostly international like Obama and Asian Leaders so the terrorism threat is sure too unreal compare to this.

Answer 4

Since the Bali bombings the Indonesian have stepped up there security, the only thing you should worry about are STD's!! I've been there numerous times and never felt in any trouble. Keep your wits about you and you'll be fine, Balinese are super friendly.

Answer 5

Bali is safe at the current time.
There has been terrorist bombings in the past, but it was years ago.
It's a tourist hot spot, which is why it was targeted.

Answer 6

Never walked alone in Bali!!!

I was jumped and got robbed twice near Kuta Beach. Two men jumped me and asked for my wallet.
IT was a horrible experience.

Do not trust people who said Bali is safe. Because they just like to sell Bali tourism.

Answer 7

Never walked alone in Bali!!!

I was jumped and got robbed twice near Kuta Beach. Two men jumped me and asked for my wallet.
IT was a horrible experience.

Do not trust people who said Bali is safe. Because they just like to sell Bali tourism.

@traveler: I bet you are a local (from Bali) trying to sell out tourism.

Answer 8

You honestly dont need to worry about terorist threats...its no less dangerous then any other countries and although there have been a few problems in past years there has been nothing going on recently...its an amazing place to visit, hope you love it as much as i do

Answer 9

Not true, it is quite safe to go to Bali, only you have to beware of pick pocket or those local who is trying to cheat you. other than that okay, Have fun.

Answer 10

No need to worry about terrorist threat, just worry about some ppl who pickpocket, locals cheating you, but this will rarely happen if you always take precautions.

well it's doesn't matter where you are in this world, trouble can happen to all of us. but for terrorism, no need to worry.!