Being that it is high season in Bali, I thought it would be timely
to mention a few safety tips for Bali nightclubs. Some of these have been
mentioned before, but since you can never be too careful I thought it
couldn’t hurt.
Use Your Hotel Room safe.
Bali nightclubs contain their share of pickpockets and opportune
thieves. It is never wise to carry your credit cards or too much cash when
drinking at Bali clubs.
Bali is relatively cheap so you don’t need a huge amount of
money on any given night out. It is also small and there is plenty of
transport. Take what you think you may spend in cash. And if you run out of
money hire a motorbike or taxi and retrieve more from your hotel. It is a far better option than waking up in
the morning with no wallet or purse. And your credit cards in a thieves possession.
Know Who You Are Taking Home
There are plenty of prostitutes trawling the Bali clubs. And
Bali has a very high H.I.V. infection rate. Be sure that the lady/man you are
taking home is what you think they are.
Indonesians tend to be upfront when asking personal
questions. So don’t be afraid to ask your intended if they are working or not. If
they are working and you intend to go ahead with the transaction. Be sure to
wear a condom purchased in your own country. Condoms obtained in Bali tend to
break easily.
Do Not Become Involved In An Altercation
Any foreign tourist that gets involved in a physical exchange
with an Indonesian will come off second best. This cannot be said enough. They
will either be set upon by other Indonesians. Or they will find themselves
arrested. And they will face paying out large sums of money to solve the
problem.
Remember Indonesians stick together whether it is in a
nightclub or in a police station. It is always better to walk away from any confrontation.
Do Not Drink The Rocket Fuel
There have been tourists
deaths attributed to drinking rocket-fuels in Bali. A number of these
drinks are methanol based. This is a
dangerous chemical that can cause blindness, coma and death
if consumed in large amounts.
If you are going to drink rocket-fuel, please drink it in
moderation. Or better yet stick to beer or name brand spirits.
Do Not Take An Expensive Phone To A Nightclub
Expensive phones are prized by Bali thieves because they are
so easy to sell. There is any number of second hand phone shops and they do not
run checks for stolen property. Leave an expensive phone on a bar or table for
a few seconds and you can be sure it will disappear. Put your expensive phone in
the hotel safe and buy a disposable cheap one. There are plenty of shops where
these can be purchased.
©Malcolm Scott
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