Why you no longer should Travel to Bali (WATCH BEFORE YOU BOOK)

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Bali's golden days are in the past, once called the most beautiful place in the world, it has become a destination to avoid. Find out what happened to the island and what better to do instead.

Indonesia has, apart from Bali, 18.000 other islands to visit, the country has hundreds of different ethnics and languages in it's territory. The other islands have long been overlooked, but there are such great things to discover. Slowly Flores, Lombok, Borneo, Java and Sumatra are attracting more and more travelers. Hopefully this will give Bali some time to breathe in the future. Overtourism will be a big issue for many popular places in the near future.

#Bali #Indonesia #Overtourism

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Hi, I'm from Jakarta and visit Bali very often before the pandemic. I have many friends there and always book my regular driver to drive around, if I need to.

First I almost disagree with this video, but before I jumped to my keyboard, I decided to listen. And I'd have to agree.

Here is my two cents to your video:
Garbage problem: yes it's a problem but it's a bit unfair to exclusively bully Bali solely on this one. Needless to say, Indonesia has a garbage problem, not just Bali. But why is Bali being so bullied for this? Simple, because it's a tourist destination. Tourists-who expected to find natural beauty in Bali will certainly be upset to find garbage. I suggest the Balinese people and government should also take immediate action instead of ranting 'the trash comes from Java' all time. Yes, that's partially true, but it wouldn't solve your problem, would it? Instead of giving away land for hotels and villas, I think the Bali Governor should think of building garbage processing centers, at least one in every regency/city. And the Governor should also initiate a communication with neighboring Javanese local heads to solve this garbage problem as well - like a joint effort so to speak.

Infrastructure for public transport: it's a tricky issue, and yes - you have outlined how Bali's infrastructure (in this case, roads) are not supportive enough to accommodate mass public transport. Sure it's possible to have it in Bypass-Sunset Road but that's just about it. Imagine having public transport in the narrow streets of Canggu and Ubud? Second of all, there's a social element in it as well. Local transports/taxis don't like the idea of fixed price or business arranged price of transport such as Grab, Gojek and BlueBird. Some even ban them from operating in their area, because they are afraid to lose their income.

Land/rice fields converted to villas/hotels etc: Say no more - I totally agree. Back in around 2008ish I visited this area called Petitenget. Sounds very foreign to me. Where is that? When I was there, I saw many rice fields and the road was still a bit rugged. Check out Petitenget now and see what it looks like!

'Cheap' depends on where you eat: I DESPISE eating at overpriced restaurants. Go local! Eat nasi lawar, babi guling, ayam betutu - but I guess this isn't for everyone. Another reason why restaurant food is expensive is because the operational costs are also expensive (such as land/place rent), especially in prime tourist areas.

Why does everyone keep coming to Bali? I would like to add more to your answer here. Not just because it's famous. But it's also considered an 'simple' destination, because everything is available here. Most of the people speak English, they can help you with anything, the service is quite good. So you might say that it's a guaranteed  vacation in Bali. Imagine going to beautiful yet remote areas such as Maluku, Papua, Flores etc. It is beautiful for sure, but it is also very remote. Many of the locals don't speak English, you can't choose what you want to eat, and service is not as complete as in Bali. So if you are a needy tourist, forget going to these areas. You'll complain all the time!


When I visit Bali, I make sure I know where I want to go and where I DON'T want to go. It's a bit unfair to say this because I have the privilege as an Indonesian and technically I can visit Bali anytime I want. So I just forget about going to touristy temples, beaches etc. Usually I'll find some places new or different places with interesting vibes i.e. traditional market, trying new local foods, getting involved in cultural activities in a non-touristy location, etc.

ariotriwibowo
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As indonesian...its sad but true. Now we got pandemic...hopefully bali can breath and heal its island.

shade
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Awe this is heart-breaking. The title could also have been: The Darkside of Tourism.

PCLHH
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Hey people who loves Bali, don’t get him wrong, he’s not against Bali and people from Bali. He is telling the truth that the place has been destroyed by over tourism. Why the hate comment?

gracetan
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This dude's probably still living there and just wants the island for himself lol

alexanderj.
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I was there a month ago, not 10 years ago, not 15 years ago; and it is a beautiful as ever, and also very affordable for what you are getting. And if you are choosing to visit a place, because of the fakery that social media is selling; than, you wont like any place you choose to visit .

alexbambamextra
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I came back from a holiday on Bali a month ago. Here is my response to his (slightly biased) video:
1. Bali is overcrowded. Yes, but are so many other places in Asia.
2. Bali is not cheap (anymore). It's still cheap compared to other places I've visited. And paying more than 1 UD$ for your meal may sound expensive to some, but those money go into the local economy helping people. One thing that is expensive is alcohol. Don't expect to get drunk for no money.
3. Bali has no infrastructure. Yes, well in a way. It has, it's just outdated and undersized. You need a taxi or a private guide (as we did) to travel around and you need time. Expect average speed between larger cities to be no more than 40 km/h (25 mph). The only exception is the 10km highway around the airport. For comparison, try Bangkok city center. You'll love Bali.
4. Bali is dirty. No. It's cleaner than many other places I've been. I did not see piles of garbage laying around. I did not see huge amounts of plastic on the beaches (there was a bottle or two, but nothing bad). They even forbid plastic bags recently, so you can't get your groceries home as easily one may want - but it's clean.
5. Bali is fake. Yes, in a way. There were signs to instagram spots and instagram places. The picture looks good, but if you could see what's around it, you may have a different opinion. But not everybody goes there for pictures. For those people that love their lives on instagram, Bali is still very instagramable place (an expression I learned from another Bali video).
6. Bali is not the only Indonesian island. Semi true. There are many other islands. However, Bali has the second largest international airport in Indonesia. This means that getting to Bali from Europe is easier than going to some more remote island. Bali has the tourist infrastructure that some people need and it is easily accessible.


Few things he did not mention: He came to the island in 2013, and than it was good. But when he left in 2016, it was already bad. May be in 2013, we were still under economic downturn and in 2016 the economy was doing much better. Or may be he was one of the many people (foreigners) that made Bali as bad as he describes it. One thing is for sure; Balinese people are one of the friendlies people you will meet. Go to Bali and see it for your self - just be reasonable and respectful to Bali, the people and the nature.

todortodorov
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My first visit to Bali was in 1977, it WAS Paradise! I made around 25 visits between my first and last trip. The last was in 2012, two weeks of shock and horror. The place is wrecked and completely overdeveloped, with nothing being invested back into essential health and infrastructure for the Balinese. Please do not go there, you will only contribute to the problem!

marianman
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i'm amazed turns out most of the comments say they will keep coming to bali, lol

dkn
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Finally someone who tells it as it is. And I am glad to read comments from Indonesians confirming this. Ario Triwibowo has a very thorough insight. I especially appreciated the part about the Balinese blaming Java for everything, from trash to petty crimes, as if locals were immaculate! I lived in Bali too for family reasons, not by actual choice, because having visited before I wasn't a great fan already. However, if I may add, we must talk about something really annoying, besides the ridiculous amount of trash. The moment you realise that behind those smiles there is constantly a scheme to take advantage, no matter how much you offer to pay for a service, so it's not just about contributing to making locals' life better, I was all for it. It's inbuilt: if you appear generous or just want to be fair, then you're a prey and the same person you wanted to benefit will screw you even more. I left because of the corruption and the dishonesty. I couldn't take it anymore. I do miss the smell and the colour of flowers in my garden though. I have no problem believing that it must really have looked like paradise in the past.

chiaraguerra
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You can find many more beautiful beaches, mountain etc than in Bali in other part of Indonesia or another places in the world. But what makes Bali so special is their CULTURE in daily life...

andipejalan
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True, I have lived in Bali since 2009 for 5 years and so much of my favourite paddy fields in Ubud has been stripped to make way for hotels and homestays. It’s really sad. All i have are beautiful memories of those places (now no longer green fields) on photographs.

shuenlovespaddies
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I visited Bali in 2019. I regretted going there. It is no longer the Bali I knew in the 80's. Gone are the ricefields and copse of coconut trees. It was no longer the idyllic place I came to know. It has been highly commercialized complete with concrete buildings, narrow streets and dense traffic.

yeshuagl
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Completely agree. First time I went was 2004, then again in 2007. Back then it was a dream, so cheap, not much rubbish, quick travel. My parents went in 2018, and said it was horrendous. Just leaving the airport and heading over to Semanyak for the night took almost 3 hours. Friends went last year and said the amount of rubbish now is completely insane, it’s really sad. It is such a magical place with so many magical, wonderful people, but you’re completely right...it’s choking.

Lasercatss
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I came from Bali on 29 February and it was an amazing experience, i loved Ubud, Gili Islands, kuta.
Every country has it's weakness and no nation is perfect, we need to make it perfect.

kunalkhurana
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You can’t compare prices from 2013 to now bro...
Everything is going up in price,
If you want to eat cheap go to local restaurants,
We went to Bali several times and it’s one of our favorite island in Indonesia,
Every Indonesian island has their own unique traditions and cultures and food, and Bali definitely set apart from the other islands even though other islands are beautiful unique too
We will be back 2021👍🏽

suparnicrozer
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I love Bali, i love my sweet home(Bali) and i love my life 💛

bojog_duwe
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is ok dont go there then so i can enjoy bali for my self .. .

didmommy
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“Don’t go to Bali” because I am selfish and want it all to myself 😂 I did the same thing with Hawaii. Tourism is great but also can be destructive, where ever you go practice respect to the culture, people and land you are visiting 💕

Annejali
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went to bali in 2009 for 2 months, the most amazing beach ive ever seen in my life, fantastic waves too
so sad to see what it has become

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