The Sad Truth about Bali: Over-touristed and Overrated

These are the top four reasons why you should skip a trip to Bali. South East Asia is beautiful and has many wonderful places to explore. Sadly, Bali is no longer one of them.

[@gayledennis5343]

I totally agree…..Bali lost its appeal. The worst holiday destination now 😔

[@girodichatterbox]

It's really a bummer - such a naturally beautiful place.

[@darylsprake8617]

Please don't come to bali.be responsible and go else were.bali is being destroyed

[@TheRyanos]

Thanks for this video. Once again reinforces my desire to NEVER go to this hellhole. It's as if instagram influencers are like a reverse king Midas, everything they touch turns to shit. I'm happily staying in my remote gems in Vietnam and Thailand.

[@girodichatterbox]

I try to give my unbiased opinion of places I visit - not some curated for Insta idealized version. I think if you can afford the very expensive luxury resorts and stay within the confines, you may have a different experience. However, is a luxury resort really representative of a place? I don't think so. The truth is that almost the entire economy is tourism and that shows. It has eroded what was left of the original culture - much like Venice or similar over-touristed spots.

[@johnbooth1110]

you go to bali on the off season , stay out of the main tourist areas. Every one has their hand out for ruppea, i've been three times, had enough of being asked for money,

[@kekepuhler5378]

Go to Sumbawa. Is beautiful there. Still raw and untouch

[@girodichatterbox]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@_MANASYt]

Screw Bali 🤮, I've been to Java, Sulawesi and now Kalimantan! Amazing ❤️

[@girodichatterbox]

Java and Sulawesi are on my list to visit!

[@chrissimiles3599]

I went last year and had a great time…hardly any tourists. It was awesome!

[@girodichatterbox]

What time of year did you go? There weren't so many tourists when I was there, but definitely the local feel was gone and replaced by tourist-oriented commercialization.

[@Kiks785]

100% truth.

[@Peace2dagawdz]

I booked to go in September. I’m rethinking now.

[@girodichatterbox]

I’ve heard the northeast side of the island is still pleasant. Alternatively I would consider one of the lesser traveled islands in Indonesia. I can also recommend Kerala in India. Kovalam has a couple very nice hotels and easy to get to.

[@srisusilowati329]

As Indonesian from another island, what you said was the ocean of truth

[@girodichatterbox]

Thanks for the insight. I was wondering what locals from other parts of Indonesia thought. I think I will need to visit some lesser-known places in the country!

[@srisusilowati329]

@@girodichatterbox public transportation such big problem here except big cities such jakarta, bandung, semarang or surabaya. Other regions also depends so much with motorbikes. As a person who just trying to walk in Bali. Yeah you're right here's not walkable.
Not relate to that: You can try visit Tana Toraja because someone recommend me. Maybe different vibe with Bali.
Also I am from Sumatera island where Rafflessia Arnoldi sometimes blooming if we are lucky to see them, we've got a lot beaches too. And a lot of people come to surf in Pesisir Barat south part of Sumatera.
Thank you for coming to Indonesia

[@thisshitscrazy]

Here now and it getting even worse

[@girodichatterbox]

That is disappointing to hear...

[@peterwebb725]

Roads are grid-locked

[@thisshitscrazy]

@@peterwebb725 everything is 10x the price if ur not from there and way over crowded with tourists