Is it safe to go out at night in Bali as a woman?

Going out at night in Bali is part of the experience, and most women do it without problems. The basics that matter:

• Pre-arrange your ride home instead of flagging down transport late at night
• Stay in the well-lit, busy parts of Canggu, Seminyak or Ubud
• Keep your drink with you and pace yourself — the local arak cocktails can be much stronger than they taste
• Tell someone where you are going, even if it is just a message to a friend back home

Areas to be more careful in

Quiet beach roads and empty villa lanes after midnight are where women report feeling uncomfortable. If a street feels deserted, order a car to the door instead of walking.