In Reply to: ATM posted by balibull on Friday, 4. September 2009 at 23:58 Bali Time:
I only take cash that I can afford to lose. I take mainly Travellers' Cheques which some people find a hassle to change (I don't) but if they are lost or stolen then they will be quickly & easily replaced. Cash is gone forever. No way I could afford to lose AUD$10K. I take cards for emergencies only. My next trip is for less than a week & as I have pre-paid accommodation I'll probably rely on cash (with cards as a back up) only because I won't need much money.
Over decades of going to Bali, living there for a year, I have heard so many sad stories of loss & theft. I prefer to be safe rather than sorry. But of course everyone must make his/her own decision - and live with it.