The Bad Side of Bali | Robbers, Accidents, & Hackers .. Solo Traveler Vlog!

[@JoeAction]

I as an Indonesian living in Bali, feel very ashamed of what happened to you, I hope this doesn't happen again and you need to be accompanied by good local people... I hope this doesn't happen to other foreign tourists too.🤝

[@prabhavenkatesh7931]

@Johann Pretorius Almost all tourist places in the world do have some shady people prowling around. We must be aware.

[@keposekalikamu2152]

thank you for sharing this.. bali is not only about beaches and waterfall.

[@valkiria1986]

I'm very sorry you had such terrible experiences during your first weeks in Bali, I hope everything has been good after such a rough start! Thanks a lot for sharing the raw truth as well. Stay safe and enjoy lots brave girl 💪🏼♥️

[@urszulab8397]

You are very brave young beautiful girl, thank you so much for the story. Covid situation is driving people to a total madness but even before Covid people did many bad nasty things. Every country, every metropolis present a danger to a single female traveler (and not only females) Guys disappeared in Australian outback too, there is lots of horrific crimes in Australian cities too, like a big spike. I was a single female traveler in the past & will never ever travel by myself anywhere anymore even in Australia because strange (tnx god not life threatening) & nasty things happened to me & once to my daughter when her drink was spiked (maybe twice) Tnx god we survived 🙏 🌺🌴🌸 🙏🌺

[@zoiezhu231]

Thanks for sharing. I am also solo travel in Bali now. As solo traveler, I have run into uncomfortable situation too. When you started to live here long term, things become different than the resorts, beaches and happy hours. I hope everything is good now.

[@TheMagicofJava]

Overall Indonesia is fairly safe (including Jakarta), but its a myth that Bali has no crime and that all crime is committed by foreigners. I realise that this sounds counter intuitive, but don't take advise from Indonesians, they have no idea what it's like to be a foreigner living in their country. Indeed the other myth is that all Indonesians love westerners and that we are their welcome guests.

[@multicontent8105]

A biker snatched my chain in broad daylight. The very next day, Inside a shop, a guy selling dresses in Seminyak tried to grab my purse, but luckily, I managed to exit the shop quickly. Bali is not safe. Stay vigilant all the time.

[@stevenlujian568]

Info for readers: If you're dressed like a tourist and have a bag, I suggest you put the bag under the seat and dress more appropriately as to not attract unwanted attention. Put phones in a pocket and out of sight. Use common sense. Bali is not a place to learn how to ride a scooter. If you're not familiar with this type of travel, I suggest Grab or Gojek. Unless you can find a quiet place to practice properly and have someone to guide you, don't just rent one and not expect to have an accident. Always wear a helmet. Use common sense. If you're logging onto WiFi, I suggest using a VPN or secure network. Again, this is common sense. If you are a lone female traveler, I suggest staying within a tight-knit community or a hotel to begin with. Once you've made friends who you can trust, perhaps moving close by would be an option. My recommendation to people who are traveling, whether Bali or not, is to reflect on you own actions first. Are you using common sense? Are you putting yourself in harm's way? Would you do these things in your own city? Message for the blogger: apart from the mystery visitor and perverts following you, the other factors mentioned had absolutely nothing to do with Bali. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your trip.

[@mariepayraud7788]

Hello girl, I have arrived in Bali a month ago and I am also a solo female traveler. I’ve felt very safe until today, I was running in the rice field near my house, and a local guy on a scooter came by me and grabbed my ass and left… going to the police station tomorrow to report it. It’s sad because I felt very safe :/

[@tfutchtravels5734]

I’m so sorry that happened to you! It’s becoming more and more common here unfortunately. I always watch when someone comes next to me and if they touch me I would try to kick them or something. Unfortunately there is not much the police can do here which sucks just like the break in :( let me know if you need anything or a friend!!

[@mariepayraud7788]

@@tfutchtravels5734 thanks for your support! I followed you on Insta. My name is @marypyrd ;)

[@insafkarenatuhanberkehenda5946]

I am from Indonesia, pliss be aware and keep safe in this pandemi situation,. many people lost their jobs during the pandemic, and as a result, crime also increased, because they lost their jobs so they did anything to live,. But you can search help from local people anytime and anywhere in Indonesia,, we always welcome for anyone who needs help,. 🙏 Many good people in this world and Bali Indonesia especially,, just take care your self and be aware... 🙏🙏👍 Hope everyone all right in this situation.. God bless you all 🙏

[@leooonk]

You'd better report it to the villa owner... I hope you're more careful for now, some KZbinrs have stolen their stuff. if you travel, be careful with your cellphone, keep it in a safe place... big love from Bali ❤👋🤗🤗👍❤

[@umatnabiofficial.2841]

No 1 😊

[@anniandayani3595]

oh no...i'm so sad heard about that...we"re really sorry, stay safe and carefully.., dont be sad any more my honey...love you

[@boykdfd3366]

Dont dismiss burgars so lightly. An Australian woman was raped and shot in her villa by group of burglars. Don't stay there without male company

[@duppy9012]

I mean i dont think male company is going to make a difference if they shoot people?

[@boykdfd3366]

@@duppy9012 its a deterrent that makes you much less likely to be targeted. The burglary situation was gotten much worse because the pandemic has wrecked the local economy and the locals are desperate. There have been incidents of villas and hotels been broken into and having even the wiring ripped out and stolen (copper fetches a lot of money )

[@AbuNabiL80]

welcome to my Indonesia... nice to meet your channel your channel is beautiful ...

[@mathewbacsik8681]

Thank you for speaking out. Your story is harrowing. Do you think that some areas of Bali are safer than others? What advice can you give when it comes to selecting accomodation?

[@anushareddy723]

Be careful in bali,i visited for first time when iam getting into cab ,robber stealed my chain i got injured and fall down severe injuries,when ur bali any day will happen so many robberies there

[@grinsRwins]

It is so helpful your sharing this I haven't been before but want to go and now I can be aware and cautious more so. I'm sorry you went through these things, take care girl

[@tfutchtravels5734]

I’m so glad it helped! Thank you!

[@brucesinclair2981]

Every country has a crime rate. Pre covid I was in Kuta Bali. 3-4 Indonesia boys were stealing phones. It was said they were from Jakarta.. so as a single traveler especially females you need to you need to be alert at all times.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Get right into what you want to talk about. NO NEED to stall or apologise. Just take a deep breath and list why you will never go back, one reason right after another.

[@setiabudhysetiawan4391]

I, as an Indonesian, apologize for what happened.. I hope it doesn't happen again and the most important thing is to always be careful because if you are not careful, wherever it can happen, not in Indonesia.. so be careful looking for another villa that is safer..

[@ahmadtameem6312]

You are so sweet, positive thinking, and grateful... I am sure those bad experiences make you a stronger and beter person....👌

[@pbschannel8111]

Welcome to Bali Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@vipinnambiar373]

I visited Bali 2 days before. Bali is not a safe place to visit. Chain snatching is very common now a days in Bali. I met some Indians where they lost their gold chains. Also there is no law and order in Bali. Police is not at all active.

[@namenotshown9277]

I went sufing in bali about 25 or more yerars ago ( I'm old!) and it wasn't any different, same stuff happening, thats life, its nothing new, not some unusual circumstances, its unfortunate but its a dangerous world out there, why not find some travel companions to travel with? much safer way to travel

[@ryuvimilanka4111]

We really apologizes to what happened to u .......because covid everyone lose their job........some people doing bad thing..... The good news is you still oke n still.smile......

[@andreastano7920]

So sorry for what happened to you dear. I believe you're a good person. You should move to a safer area. I believe if the bad guy got caught by the villagers, he would be messed up and be processed to the authority.

[@lagaexplore]

Wellcome to Indonesia

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Damn girl I travel all the time and always worry about girls traveling alone. Please stay safe!

[@MrBeachwaves]

“I didn’t know anything” …. Sums up the video lol

[@saeedabdulguzman9992]

what. !!! wait for me I just finished my karate lesson I am on my way to your villa. Be careful never forget to lock all the doors when you are inside.

[@tfutchtravels5734]

thank you yes I won't forget to lock my doors!

[@toulla186]

So sorry this has happened to you. My one tip would be to email yourself (preferably more than 1 email in case something happens to one of your emails), all your favourite videos and pics in stages or dates or months or areas in the subject line..so you will always have them in your emails if u lose your photos. All the best take care

[@pavicopter]

Very nice: The explanation is very informative. My name is Darío Mendoza.

[@elciapoo3122]

That’s the reasons I never been to bali, even I’m male, my friends got robbed literally in daylight street. One girl has fall down on the street during walk and local lady have her hand to help stand up same time stole her iPhone. Another friend trying show the driver address on his phone and the driver grab his iPhone and left… Bali looks nice only on pictures, it’s a bunch of drugged neighborhood kids and russians scammers. Some version of it can be noted in Phuket as well recently.

[@athoxid]

be careful, stay safe, it could be happen anywhere over the world

[@chrisj8764]

Yes maybe, but 10X less chance in some other countries

[@deddygiririndjani635]

Yes I am sorry its happened to you, but I think it could happen every where in the world, my friend has been robbed when his in Paris , France so the important thing its stay safe dont going ouside in the night time alone,.. ok stay safe, stay healthy and God bless you!

[@chrisj8764]

Paris is not safe, but many other places are very much safer

[@elenas5837]

Thank you to stay realistic during this time with Bali. The truth is, this small island isn’t save at the moment .

[@lexuslexus15]

oh gosh, Im sorry that you had this traumatising experience in Bali, I hope it doesn't deter you to have a good time still. Report this incident to kepala banjar ( chief of the village ) where you live so they are aware and will try to investigate and keep the neighbourhood safer. This pandemic time has really brought the worst economic downfall and this is the result now

[@itsmyireland]

Brave person

[@matthiewsanggin6204]

Have never been to Indonesia because I knew back in the 80s

[@BrandonSKW]

I too will never come back Bali again. Keep getting scammed by taxi drivers.

[@krishnachaitanyakamasani]

Worst country bali we had bad experience chain snatched and badly injured

[@teddypunu7814]

If you had to drive at night alone please cover yourself to look like a man ... it will minimize the risk ... it is a hard time today ... a lot of unemployment ... just be carefull ...

[@h94rk]

homestays, villas, Airbnb, hostels....NO NO NO. I've heard so many stories. you better find a hotel since you are a solo traveler.

[@WhatsUpBali]

so sorry to hear that.. yeahh.. better choose your place to stay carefully... communicate with the host ask to detail and ask if you can get his number.. . that what i always do to all my guest at the moment their checkin in...give my business card and my private number..

[@engelinaleihitu8724]

You are strong and brave. However, you need to be in another area of Bali. The universe is speaking to you and don’t push it by thinking you can be stronger than the universe. Sanur is nice. Be safe 🙏🏼

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

You have to tell people off, when they do bad things, even if you are a guest in someone's country.

[@JACKSADLERS]

You are a bad ass thanks for sharing

[@brunogow4665]

You are very lucky probably the best piece of advice I can give you is to scream as loud as you can it is the best for attention

[@kidszamannow8788]

Percayalah indonesia tdk seramah yg dipikirkan indonesia bkn negara aman

[@ismailqursoy]

❤️

[@dandiefrata5541]

Pliss upload with subtitle,i am sory,i am not understan you talking about. I am From Indonesia Kalteng.🇲🇨

[@dandiefrata5541]

Central Borneo indonesia🇲🇨

[@floresstvillien6883]

next time ,do not say please.say I need you to leave,say it in a firm voice.

[@naisanwijayaroetan5179]

So sad hear this experiance .....

[@rowdyandfriends9748]

You can buy Pepper spray and a stun gun off of shopee for personal defense

[@melvincarbonel964]

Malaysian and Philippine islands are far more clean and beautiful than Bali.

[@RIQS-f8u]

Beach vacation, I prefer Philippines and Thailand than malaysia

[@dharrell2000]

If you were in the south side of Chicago and the intruder was black, you would have had a very bad outcome, but there's not many black people there I Bali so you should be pretty safe

[@ahlikunci6474]

Sorry to heard that , might be you need a private bodyguard , i am willing to be 😘

[@zoekenny3619]

Clickbait. Amazing how influencers either want to portray a place as 'absolutely perfect' or 'dark and dangerous' just to get people to your channel. It's so selfish and ridiculous and honestly just predictable.

[@tfutchtravels5734]

I found an intruder in my villa at 2:30am trying to steal stuff .. which has been happening a lot in Bali (a bad side to Bali that most people don’t know of since the pandemic locals have had to steal). I was followed by men at night (it’s very unsafe here at night and happening a lot, girls have my grabbed my men on scooters and men have been touching theirselves as they drive by) another bad side to Bali. I was in a scooter accident (happens so often here you have to be very careful for everyone, another thing people should know about) so please tell me where the clickbait was and how I was being selfish and rude because all of these things happen and happened to me so I’m sharing my experiences so other will know. If you see in the comments another girl here was touched by a man and was glad I was sharing my story. Don’t watch the video if you don’t agree or don’t like it.

[@raquelt5342]

How is this clickbait?? This videos is SO good, thank you for posting this girl ❤️ glad you are safe and as far as “Zoe Kenny” comment….bye, go somewhere else where you’re dumb comments are welcome

[@pinkyprincesscuban8207]

I found your video today after a long search on KZbin of the dangers of the so called “paradise” 3 weeks here and something bad had happen to me in every single location I have been. I am a regular travel and in Bali is the only place that it happened this to me. I am seriously starting to think that I ignored some signal of KZbinrs; and started to check videos of this topic. I think there should be more. It’s been horrible, these people are huge thief’s and the crime is basically legal here. So disappointed

[@missartesaj]

You need pepper spray, a stun gun and or a knife as a female solo traveler. Preferably pepper spray is better because you can spray from a distance.

[@kevinaldrich5862]

I came to Bali like 2 weeks ago, to Canggu, and I will never come back to Indonesia. Yikes. Got scammed at a store and bought broken headphones, asked the guy for a refund and he threatened to call the cops on me! Just harassing unconscious motorcycle taxis everywhere. Most disturbing thing for me though was, LOUD CONSTRUCTION NOISE all day every day. It's rough. So much good about this area too. The beaches were amazing, the people are super nice, and the food was amazing. I know it is uncomfortable, but applaud your bringing awareness to some realities. I would never have come for so long if I knew what it was really like. Now I know. I'm so thankful I get to travel, and that I don't have to come back to Bali again. I like that you said you'll be a better traveller. Me too.

[@กล้วยทอด-ฃ9ฦ]

I got robbed of my phone in Bali and there were a lot of people but I got robbed and the police didn't help. 😢

[@CarbossaLafayette]

I hate Bali and wont set my foot there even on free ticket!! Thanks for the video.

[@deepamurthy198]

Stay safe gal...and i experienced where my room door bell rang around 2:30 am by a stranger n it freaked me....

[@LewT88]

can happen anywhere, creeps are anwhere. But you said: "Hellooo, can you please leave"...in the deep night... Woow that is the fartest left of the react spectrum. I would totally go mental, and bark or something. Always yell, always...

[@Dedek-cx4kn]

Criminal are everywhere around the world, I had bad experience in Rome, at the colleseum, my camera was stolen and my buddy lost his wallet. My nephew was robbed in Paris. Believe me Indonesia, specially Bali is one of the safe place for tourist. Please check the crime rate index of the world.

[@anna_m59]

Another youtuber got robbed by the owner security guy. He realized that he is missing money from his valet daily based. He put the valet out on the table and turned in a camera. Guess what ? The own security person was taking money out from the guy valet. He posted the video on the Ubud community. Stay safe and be aware on your surrounding.

[@pierswoo76]

Thats a terrible experience, I don't think you did anything to invite an intruder, these guys might not be looking to do you harm but they are desperate don't try to attack unless you are under physical harm learn how to get away from the situation it sounds like you did the right thing by remaining calm and asking them to leave you will never win a fight against a desperate person even if you are a mma expert they have nothing to lose Id rather lose my laptop than my life. Dont have you bag around your neck on your bike either my friend got dragged off his bike luckily he survived with minor injuries this was before covid bali has always had a crime problem.

[@ladygypsysoul122]

Goodness. Sorry you have to experienced all that. I had the same experience in Rawang Kuala Lumpur Makaysia when trying to do WWOFFING. Its a long story. To make it short, I learned to never stay in a single house ever again. I will either stay in a hotel. Or a rented place where there is other room with other people and tenants. And property management and staff. That way if I got safety issues, I can always talk to someone. I learned single solo traveller staying alone in a big property is so dangerous. Bcz when I screamed for help at that Rawang place, when someone entered my house and trying to break into my bedroom, I screamed for help, nobody came. Luckily there was another door going out from the bedroom, so I could ran away. So I learned to never stay in a single house alone by myself.

[@soehsoehsoeh]

Oh no. Sorry to hear that. Generally Bali is quite safe, but it does not mean that there is no crime. Just be careful……I myself used to live in Bali for 2 years before pandemic and haven’t experienced any bad stuffs or anything, except 2 car accidents. Enjoy Bali.

[@Shuffletraveler]

Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏🏻 I’m sorry all these happend to you 😢 I’m going to Bali soon and I needed to know what to be careful about l, I hope these things don’t happen to me 🤞🏼

[@marybaker8636]

Thank you for sharing. Stay safe

[@harrymilanisti2009]

fisrt u have to called the owner of the villa and then u can go to local police to share ur story and keep save cute

[@victorwalean5950]

Sorry about you :( Subbed btw

[@mamunarifin7684]

Thank for sharing the experience❤❤ Greetings from java🇮🇩

[@rafaelrickocassano9871]

Ketemu lagi ya... Dia kenapa sob..btw saya ngerti dikit2 saja bahasa inggris... Kasihan ya.. Klo dengar cerita nya🤒

[@MiahN10]

Went Bali in 2018 with my wife we stayed in 4 different hotels we used private drivers and made sure drivers ID was sent to hotels we stayed in we had a good experience but I wouldn't go back it is kind of over rated in terms of beauty there is plenty of dark places and people there like any other place hope you are ok and well