My wife and I have been to Bali countless times. Unashameably I have been scammed once with money changing. Very early one morning we were in a hurry to start a big trip driving around the island and I changed $200.00 at a dubious money changer. Jumped in the car and asked my wife to check what we received and we were short-changed by about $20.00. That late afternoon when we returned I went back to the same money changer and I knew he recognized me and I said these are your 3 options. 1. Give me my correct exchange rate back. 2. I will contact the tourist police. 3. If you don't I will return tonight and ignite your shack. Hey presto, my correct money was returned. Please note I was then 65 and very law-abiding.
We have heard a few stories like this! I am thinking it happens less now but still very obvious there are places that will short change you if possible. Glad you could get your money back!
As an Indonesian I am very ashamed for what happened to you andyour wife. That crook should be jailed for scamming and destroying the Bali & Indonesian Tourism reputations
Good to see Bali is thriving once again with tourism. The locals must be happy to resecure the livelihood after the Covid 19 pandemic. Interaction with the locals and finding out their daily life is the best part of travelling.
Nice video again guy's, I'm enjoying your content, very informative. That market at the start was a bit of a worry with melted ice on the fish and saw some flies there as well, I got sick once in Thailand after eating seafood that had been out like that but looked good for fruit and Veg etc. A question, do you guy's know the opening date for Icon Bali? We are in Sanur around the 10th of June, would be great if we caught it but I noticed it still had a crane up and still a bit of work to go, I saw somewhere they now said it would be opening in late May but that must be questionable, what do you guy's think? Thank You
Thank you so much for your comment again! We love to read that you are enjoying our content. We appreciate the support. 😊 The icon mall was suppose to be open when we visited although they were very behind. The new date is currently the 17th of May but this is questionable, if they stick to schedule will be open for your holiday!
@@ChristianandAkita You can even do a cooking class where they take you to the market first thing, explain all the foods and then you go off, and learn to cook 😉
