Posted by gnik on Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 19:22 Bali Time:
Once again I'm contemplating a trip to Bali this August / Sept with my wife & 5YO daughter.
The thing is, I have trusted friends who tell me: 'don't go you'll hate it', or 'go you will love it'. Why does Bali polarise people like this?? Are there massive difference depending where you base yourself??
I must admit, this has got me wondering if Bali is for me...
My wife & I were hardened backpackers pre-child (Africa, Latin America, SEA, but never Bali) & we are now ready for something a bit more exotic than Queensland (we live in Melbourne).
I like the look of Bali for the culture & landscape (volcanos, rice paddies etc). I know my daughter will love hanging by the pool & the traditional dancing. And we all love good food!! I also like that its so accessible from Australia & still reasonably cheap.
But (at the risk of offending fellow forumites) I'm put off by the thought of being surrounded by obnoxious Oz yobs on a drunken end-of-season footy trip and being seen by locals as another walking wallet to be relentlessly hassled and quietly hated.
Conversely, the idea of being in a fenced, sanitised resort in Nusa Dua doesn't appeal.
What do ya reckon?? Is Bali for me?? Where should I base myself - Sanur and/or Ubud?? Should I avoid Kuta?? Should I go at a particular time of year?? Should I go somewhere else altogether?? Or should I go & find out for myself??
Advice gratefully received...
Follow Ups:
- Thanks & more gnik Saturday, 14. March 2009 at 08:13 Bali Time (2)
- As an ex hardened backpacker Freogirl Friday, 13. March 2009 at 14:48 Bali Time (0)
- You'll only know if u go BurleightoBali Friday, 13. March 2009 at 13:24 Bali Time (0)
- On your wavelength Vicki M Friday, 13. March 2009 at 12:47 Bali Time (0)
- Bali/Lombok sonny Friday, 13. March 2009 at 11:22 Bali Time (0)
- Walking wallet & quietly hated ? Bego Friday, 13. March 2009 at 10:00 Bali Time (2)
- og t'nod u fi wonk t'now uoy - moe Pak Mungkin Friday, 13. March 2009 at 08:35 Bali Time (1)
- Yeah gnik it is probably for you mate - Zabowskee Friday, 13. March 2009 at 07:56 Bali Time (0)
- hard to answer... skiggy Friday, 13. March 2009 at 07:56 Bali Time (0)
- Ubud krod Friday, 13. March 2009 at 07:48 Bali Time (0)
- Decide what you are looking for in a chili Friday, 13. March 2009 at 07:32 Bali Time (0)
- I love Bali but tannalee Friday, 13. March 2009 at 07:10 Bali Time (0)
- you'll love it tinnup booey Friday, 13. March 2009 at 05:49 Bali Time (0)
- Bali joy56c Friday, 13. March 2009 at 04:43 Bali Time (0)
- Is Bali? goodspkr Friday, 13. March 2009 at 03:23 Bali Time (0)
- How would i know if it's for you? masuraka Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 22:41 Bali Time (0)
- Ambivalence Chris Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 22:37 Bali Time (0)
- I think go but avoid Kuta/Legain Imagem Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 22:26 Bali Time (3)
- hi harmony Friday, 13. March 2009 at 12:02 Bali Time (2)
- I agree kkccbali Sunday, 15. March 2009 at 13:32 Bali Time (1)
- holiday rapper Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 20:58 Bali Time (0)
- it is for me keren Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 20:55 Bali Time (3)
- bali....is it for me? balimonkey Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 20:38 Bali Time (1)
- My opinion........ NoWorries Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 20:11 Bali Time (0)
- Options.. MarKer Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 20:09 Bali Time (0)
- Bali, is it for me? Bob Bali Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 19:53 Bali Time (0)
- lots of options namrod Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 19:49 Bali Time (0)
- Go and find out for yourself and TnT Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 19:28 Bali Time (0)