In Reply to: Wow..all this talk about posted by Canadian Girl on Friday, 15. February 2008 at 14:04 Bali Time:
I'm from Calgary and have been to Bali 16 times...since 1983. Have rarely been sick in Bali but my biggest suggestion is to make sure you drink bottled water. I don't even brush my teeth with the tap water. You can always use Bintang if there is no bottled water!!!
You might get the runs but it will probably be from the heat and the fruit. Use hand sanitizer often and eat in places that are busy with some turnover of tables.
Honestly, I've taken my kids with me many times and we've never had anything other than a couple of days sticking close to the bathroom which we probably got from eating at Macdonalds!!!
Have fun and experience everything that you can. If ever in doubt, use your common sense.