In Reply to: had this happen posted by dazza_a on Tuesday, 21. June 2005 at 11:40 Bali Time:
I understand where you are coming from and I persoanlly suffered a bit of anxiety going back to Bali last month. We landed the day after the SC verdict and then there was the bombings in Sulewesi which also made me feel uneasy. I know your concerns are more of scams and rips off's but still, feeling unpleasant about a destination is one in the same.
The thing is Dazza, its booked now, you're going and thats it. Don't feel stupid, put the negative stuff out of your mind and enjoy. How many holidays do you get a year anyway? I kept thinking once I was there how lucky I was to be able to be overseas and in the sunshine and once I was there and settled, we really had a great time. Stay away from all the busy b.s and just have a holiday guided by yourself and not some a.hole who wants to take you here and there. Just chill, eat, drink and enjoy the sunshine. Most of us have negative experiences while on holidays but try and let the good out weigh the bad and enjoy! Positive thinking will create positive outcomes, you don't want to be going anywhere feeling crap about it so pep up mate and give us a JBR on your return!