Is it possible to get Bali Belly? Absolutely. You are travelling to a third world country in many respects and as such hygiene habits aren't always followed to the letter. The best ways to avoid this include drinking only bottled water, not eating from the carts on the street and eating in nicer restaurants. A small bottle of hand sanitiser in the hand bag is also a must. The local warungs are usually quite safe but each to their own!
Although not Bali Belly, it is possible to end up a little squeamish on some days and this is usually due to the following;
You've gone too hard on Arak - the local rice wine that could strip paint and fuel your car for a week. Stick to cocktails that use normal stuff like vodka.- You've gone mental on fruit juices and fruity cocktails - yeah, 4 litres of fruit juice in a day will do that to you...
- You've tried everything, every day, from the breakfast buffet; fruits, breads, mie goreng, potatoes, eggs, omelettes etc.
If this happens to you, try some plainer foods for a day or so and you'll be fine.
Bali - the only place on earth where it's acceptable to discuss your bathroom habits.
Have fun!
