Profile of a traveler: Mike Dicks

Name: Mike Dicks

Age: 23

Where do you come from ? ( City, Country ): Bournemouth, England

Why did you come to Bali?: To finish in the sun before going home.

Is this your first trip to Bali? How long will you be here?: Yes, around 5 weeks in total.

How would you classify your budget? ( eg budget traveler, a little spendy, 5-star or bust ): Cheaper than a budget traveler

Are you on a short holiday ( say less than 1 month ), or travelling for an extended period of time?: Have been in Oz 4 months, then 1 month here, then back to work.

Did the Bali bombing affect you in your plans to come? Did it affect your trip overall?: You’re more likely to die by a coconut falling from a tree, so didn’t really affect my decision to come here.

What is your favorite part of Bali?: Have only been here 5 days, but Ulu Danau temple very peaceful.

What is your least favorite part of Bali?: The airport, as next time I see it will mean I will be going home.

Would you come back to Bali? Why or why not?: Yes for sure, as there is too much to do in 5 weeks.

What advice would you like to pass on to folks that are coming to Bali soon?: Pack nothing as there is a lot of stuff here you will want to take home with you.

What are your travel plans for the future?: Go home to clear debts, then Europe, NZ, Thailand.

Why do you like travel?: A bad day travelling is better than a good day working.

Any other thoughts you’d care to share with the world?: Enjoy life, you only get one chance.