The issue of safety in Bali is frequently asked on travel forums. Usually after the Australian Government re issues the same warning that has been in effect for the past eight years. When the warnings are re issued the "Bali knockers" start their rhetoric yet again.
There have been riots in Paris and London during 2010 and travel warnings issued but they did not get the publicity that re issued Bali warnings do.
Safety is very much an individual choice. Personally I do not feel safe at night in the club areas of Australian cities.
Statistically the most dangerous part of a Bali holiday is getting from home to the airport.
During my travels I have been subjected to, and witness friends having their pockets picked in famous sights in Rome, even with dozens of police around trying to prevent such activity. Is this mentioned in the travel brochures? - no.
Unfortunately in Bali some of the unfriendly and aggressive people are the drunken tourists.
I wonder what travel warnings should be given about Australia? Check under the toilet seat in case of red backs. Oops don't mention the guy who died of a snake bite whilst at his computer north of Perth.
How many tourists get into difficulties in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Quite a few each year.
Don't forget the sharks and dangerous rips at many beaches.
The point is that we accept these things as part of our Australian way of life and we don't worry too much.
Dangers in Bali, of course there are - riding on motor bikes, crossing the road etc etc etc.
The adage is - traveler beware - take care but do not get paranoid and let it spoil your holiday.
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