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From: Denc 🗡
Ha. In those parts you are risking life and limb A significant incident occurred in September 2025 at the Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, Bali, involving over 20 travelers. New York Post New York Post +1 Outcome: A 25-year-old Chinese tourist, Deqing Zhuoga, died, and at least 10 other guests were in intensive care. Theories: While the official cause was recorded as acute gastroenteritis, there are conflicting reports: Pesticide/Insecticide Poisoning: Some victims alleged they were diagnosed with pesticide poisoning, suspecting improper fumigation for bed bugs in the hostel rooms. Food Poisoning: Many victims fell ill after a communal dinner at the hostel. Symptoms Reported: Vomiting, diarrhea, chills, shortness of breath, and fainting. New York Post New York Post +2

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Much discussion of cruises with my generally younger pals. I think on the smaller ... [more]	Denc 🗡	15:38:31
>> All that queuing sounds a nightmare. I’ve only done v small boats (max 16 ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	16:22:21
>> No queuing on the smaller ships.	Denc 🗡	16:34:32
>> Not even for the breakfast buffet 🥓 🍳 ? Bet they even make you ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	16:38:17
>> No queuing at all.	Denc 🗡	16:39:20
>> You must not judge say Sea Dream by the standards of the hideous rows of ... [more]	Denc 🗡	16:41:10
>> I judge it against this and know which I prefer...[more]	Hamsterwheel	16:45:51
>> Bali sucks. Overrun with downmarket Aussies.	Denc 🗡	16:48:08
>> Boarded 400 miles East of Bali, slightly less touristy	Hamsterwheel	16:58:01
>> And accountant types.	Denc 🗡	16:49:26
>> Suspect your cruises have a higher accountant proportion!	Hamsterwheel	16:58:44
>> One avoids them natch. Not a lot on Sea Dream. A bit pricey. ... [more]	Denc 🗡	17:03:56
>> Did you inspect the kitchen?	Denc 🗡	16:50:43
>> Why would anyone be sad enough to do that?	Hamsterwheel	17:00:33
>> Ha. In those parts you are risking life and limb A significant ... [more]	Denc 🗡	17:06:08
>> Seatrek run by Swedes, decent standards. Worry less, you’re ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	17:13:37
>> Drinking mate in the mountains loves em. Does two or three a year...[more]	Occhio Pazzo 🇬🇧	16:14:12
>> Same as there is to do anywhere else really ( no skiing though ) port days you ... [more]	Denc 🗡	16:36:46

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