Bali Travelers Beware: Bali Travel Tips (Black in Bali)

Aside from Ubud...Bali was a SOLO TRAVEL NIGHTMARE. EVERYTHING WENT WRONG! Watch before adding Bali to your solo travel bucket list. Every twist and turn seemed to conspire against me. Join me as I navigate the challenges of forging connections with fellow nomads and contend with the chaos of unreliable tour operators. This gripping journey chronicles the highs and lows of my solo adventure, where things never quite went as planned. Discover the resilience that emerges when everything goes wrong in this unforgettable travel tale.

Tasha Journeys is about my experience as an African-American woman traveling the world solo!

I have traveled to 18 countries and counting solo during my one-year-long sabbatical. Check out my playlist below for tips on long-term travel.

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[ShibiviaDempress]

Your video automatically played for some reason. I've traveled to Bali for an extended period of time about a year+ ago, and as someone who has been to many countries across the world, Bali was definitely an amazing and therapeutic experience. I would suggest booking an Airbnb Experience for a tour guide/photo pro. That's what we did and the experience was top-notch. I felt like I hired a professional videographer who went above and beyond to take photos and videos the entire time. We never felt like we had to beg/ask. I also think it depends on who you get. I would double-check and confirm that they are OK with taking photos etc. I hope you'll have a better experience with your tours in your future travels.

[BossaNovaSamba]

It wasn't Bali sis...it was you.
The call was coming from inside the house.

Very negative energy and misleading video.

[Thirstytraveler]

I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. It is unfortunate because Bali has so much to offer. I hope you'll give Bali a second chance, people are wonderful and with a great tour guide, you'll have a great time exploring Bali, and it is so easy to connect with other travelers there. I went to Bali 4 times and had a great time each time, and planning on going back soon. Safe travels.

[MrCeora]

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[QueenofDC]

I traveled to Bali solo and the majority of tour guides/tours didn't want to do a tour for one person. Asking me to invite folks or charging single supplement and more for gas. I found a woman tour guide who I hired for the day to take me around. Fresco food was delicious but once it rains it pours and sorry it was an off day. 🤣😂🤣Cigar bar with no cigars.

Chile, I couldn't even deal with the ferry and going to Gili T with the coordination. Met some folks who said yeah do it another time cause it's a hassle. My inn owner says I could leave my bags and go but I wasn't feeling it. I'll do at another time. Bali/Ubud is rural and dirt roads, like Mayberry. Traffic is a beast! Took me 2hrs to get to the airport. I did enjoy the locals and how I felt a part of the community seeing them daily. But baaaby, them darn monkeys drove me crazy🙊 🤣😂.

Bootleg snarkling 😩awww Lawd!! I wouldn't travel from USA just to go to Bali. Definitely would couple with another country/city. Too far to travel just for Bali.

Thanks for sharing YOUR experience because I rarely hear anyone talking about the challenges in Bali. It's the swings, beach clubs, and flower baths and resorts. Appreciate in the moment emotion! You hung in there and handled it well. The photo are annoying if you're not interested and it happened while we were talking!!

[Bjnboo]

She sound miserable with negative attitude...you had a horrible tjme because you sound so unfriendly.

[Cjwill_Travels]

You went to Bali with the wrong attitude smh

[djnico]

The attitude you gave is the attitude you get back Bali is an amazing place

[DionneMichelle-vg]

A lot of foreigners like to engage with black people in other countries out of curiosity and wanting to befriend. I think maybe you don't understand that, which is strange seeing how you travel solo so much. It's quite sad actually your reaction and commentary on the situation. I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 6 years and people wanted to take pics with me all the time, which I did. I can understand a bad day, but your demeanour seems ill placed.

[Teech_]

I watched your video and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Traveling in a different country can challenge our expectations, especially when things don’t go as planned. Life doesn’t always go as expected, and sometimes these moments teach us the most about ourselves and the world. As for feeling targeted, that must be difficult, but I hope you’ll keep an open mind. Indonesia has such a rich and welcoming culture, and I hope you get to experience more of the positive aspects during your journey.

[francesjeanlouis]

I absolutely ENJOYED BALI!!❤ Will definitely be going

[destamcghie]

She had a horrible experience. Damn, sorry to hear that. I went to Indonesia back in 2013 and I had a wonderful experience. I went with a group and had a great tour guide. I went through Real Gap Experience, they were excellent!

[ThisIsZReal]

Bali is a very positive, peaceful, and spiritual place! 🧘🏾‍♂️🕉💫
FYI... You attract the energy that you put out, and your experiences reflect that!
Your whole energy, aura, and vibe in very negative, SMH!!!
🚫❌🙅🏾‍♂️
#ItIsYOU

[HesadrianBoediman]

Hai sister, it was you who has negative inside, be careful cuz bali is a such place which would enhance and amplify whats already inside you. Next time you visit Bali again you need to empty the you inside you then you will get fill with all new energy

[hulioortiz]

That's crazy you expected that man to be your personal photographer when you only paid him to be your tour guide

[BGIRL]

But I thought you wanted to meet people. Pictures is a fun way to meet people

[ruthking]

Hey Tasha👋🏽 Aww, I’m so sorry you had such an awful experience in Bali😢 I would have went completely off on they azz!!!

[mertlandglen]

I was trying to watch this video because I plan to visit Bali but the audio went low and it's was not fun watching.

[JoyRoss-kp]

What are your thoughts on visiting Ubud? The culture, temples, waterfalls, etc. appear very interesting.

[tonyanoble]

U had absolutely NO luck. Thanks for sharing