How a Missed Check-In Helped Coordinate Emergency Care in Bali

For Alex M., 34, a month-long solo trip to Bali was a dream come true. But on day 12, a severe case of food poisoning turned the dream into a nightmare. Here's how DailyOk bridged the gap between a sick traveler and their worried family 9,000 miles away.

1 The Challenge: Isolation

"I went to bed early feeling a bit queasy," Alex recalls. "By morning, I couldn't move. I was so dehydrated I couldn't even reach my phone to text my parents."

Usually, Alex would text their family every morning. But in their delirious state, time blurred. Hours passed. Back home in Chicago, their parents started to worry when the usual "Good morning" text didn't arrive. But they didn't want to be "helicopter parents" and call immediately.

2 The Solution: The Automated Guardian

Fortunately, Alex had installed DailyOk before leaving, setting check-in times for 9 AM and 9 PM Bali time.

• 9:00 AM The app prompted Alex to check in.
• 9:15 AM A reminder notification chimed.
• 9:30 AM With no response, the safety protocol initiated.

"The beauty of DailyOk is the protocol," says Alex's mother, Sarah. "I got a WhatsApp notification saying 'Alex missed their scheduled check-in. Please try to contact them.' It wasn't a panic alarm, but it was a clear signal that something was off."

3 The Outcome: Timely Intervention

Sarah immediately called Alex. The ringing phone woke Alex enough to answer briefly. "I could barely speak, but I told her 'Sick. Need water.'"

Sarah was able to contact the hotel front desk from Chicago. Staff went to Alex's room, called a doctor, and ensured Alex received IV fluids.

"Without that alert, I might have laid there for another 24 hours. DailyOk literally saved my trip, and maybe my health."

Why It Matters

For solo travelers, the line between freedom and vulnerability is thin. DailyOk provides a safety net that doesn't feel like a leash. No tracking, no constant monitoring—just a simple "I'm OK" that speaks volumes when you can't.