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Incrediblelife	Aug 20 2007, 05:31 PM Post #1
Nomad Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Calgary Member No.: 285 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hey - We're heading to Bali/Indonesia in October 2007 and just wondering if the travel advisories are accurate or over the top right now? Does anybody know? Is anybody there right now? I really would hate to miss out on seeing Indonesia because of a travel advisory that maybe wasn't very accurate.... Thanks! -------------------- My Travelpod

Paul	Aug 21 2007, 02:50 AM Post #2
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1321 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	What do they say? (Irresponsible advice coming) I would go. If you want to see it - see it. I don't think it is too bad. And this is the advice coming from governments that swore there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq - their credibility isn't high.

wakingdream	Aug 21 2007, 09:55 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	I'd agree with Paul's (irresponsible ) advice. Many times that we've traveled there have been loads of over-the-top travel advisories and we were just fine. More than. Overly, overly cautious, those gov't advisories. unless ofcourse there's a war or something terrible.....common sense rules. -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

Incrediblelife	Aug 21 2007, 01:53 PM Post #4
Nomad Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Calgary Member No.: 285 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Thanks! I normally listen to the advisories, but then weigh it in my own mind. I'll never do something stupid, but after travelling through Latin America and through areas that we were told to stay away from, and getting there and everything was totally fine, I now take it with a grain of salt. So thanks! I just picked up my Indonesia guidebook I can't wait! -------------------- My Travelpod

wakingdream	Aug 21 2007, 02:03 PM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	exciting! You're going to have an awesome time!! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

rbisset	Aug 21 2007, 02:57 PM Post #6
Planet Pioneer Group: Local Expert Posts: 2215 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	Indonesia is near the top of my list of countries to visit and to be honest there aren't many areas I wouldn't go to. Even the Aceh province in Sumatra is pretty safe now. There are probably a few dodgy areas in Sulawesi but I'd say most other areas are fine. In regards to bombings in Bali I reckon you've got nothing to worry about really. Probably more chance of being caught up in a bombing in south Thailand! Then again I don't work for a Government organisation so what do I know?? -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

wakingdream	Sep 20 2007, 10:06 AM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE An absolutely fantastic trip where I LIVED MY DREAM EVERY SINGLE DAY for 5.5 months. That's so great to read. Your trip sounds like it was really great! It is hard to go home isn't it?! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

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