Bali's Love-Hate Relationship With Tourism On Indonesian Island Paradise | Insight | Full Episode

Last May, then-Bali Governor Wayan Koster mooted a cap on the number of tourists to the island. It follows a January proposal to ban activities on Bali’s sacred mountains, a ban that was put in place in June. But just four months later, the mountain ban was reversed, and talks of a visitor cap vanished. Instead, the island surpassed tourist targets for 2023.
While some welcomed vacationers as Bali recovers from the pandemic, others are fed up with tourists behaving badly. What is behind the island paradise’s love-hate relationship with tourism, and what does it have to do with the island’s history?
00:00 Introduction
02:36 Task force to manage unruly tourists in Bali
06:29 How much does tourism matter to Bali?
08:59 How over-development is changing Canggu's landscape
11:35 Why does Bali attract foreign visitors?
15:54 What Bali's dark history has to do with tourism
19:14 Does tourism benefit Balinese women?
22:50 Why rice fields are disappearing in Bali
28:45 Struggle to preserve environment and culture
35:05 Bali's over-reliance on tourism exposed
38:03 New guidelines to save Bali from mass tourism
41:55 Local communities protect culture, environment
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[@yuyij6703]

You just cannot turn your place into something else just to please the tourists. Did Paris built Chinese themed hotels, Chinese opera houses or Chinese style bar to attract Chinese tourists? Heck no. Bali should stay Balinese. If some Aussie tourists lament about how hard it is to find western style beer…remind him to go back home to find one. The problem with Bali and Thailand is that they try to appease western tourists too much they themselves turn into western people. Japan has one of the highest tourist numbers in Asia and they stick to what they are.

[@Jews_C0ntr0l_daa__worldd]

Because Europe was never colonized. Ur just seeing the effects of colonization. Even look at how they think 5:50

[@user-qh7rj9wj4p]

Anglo saxons like parasites- be ware

[@davegubbins4428]

Aussie tourists, according to this doco, are the very least of Bali's problems. russian, american, british and nigerian are the problem nationalities see 4:30

[@joharimohdsalleh457]

Well said

[@maynurhayati449]

Sangat benar

[@adiparte2167]

As someone who born, raised in Bali and pretty much raised by the "tourism money", i had seen the good the bad and the ugly of what the tourism brings to my home island. To put it simply, the good is that it had help pull out many families out of poverty and raised the living standard significantly, like i still remember how my hometown changed from this completely rural village like typical southeast asian village into quite a decent well built quite prosperous town in the span of like 10 years thanks to many of my villager went to work in the tourism industry. Economically its a blessing but it also brings high congestion, polution and degrading our traditional values that we are so very proud of due to demand in work hours, the limited spaces to expand and built new roads and means of public transportation and mismanaged pollution ranging from trash to smog. I still remember back when i was at the elementary school that we joked about floods the likes at major urbanized cities because such concepts never been (or wasnt that frequent) back then, but now its became somewhat of a normality The end of the day i would say that all of these is due years of mismanagement and the lacking sense of urgency. We should've done a lot more back then with all the money that we had got from tourism by investing on infrastructure and mitigation from overtourism. I didnt claimed to had the answer for all the problem but i think the government should start to brainstorm and work harder to repair the damage that already had been done (well at least the one that possible to be fixed), and mitigate future problem before it becomes more harder to dealt with I still had lots of comparison that i had experienced sinces my childhood but this comment were already too long so i leave at that

[@Leo-qc6qk]

Bali holds a special place in my heart, but it's starting to feel overwhelmed. The infrastructure isn't keeping up with demand, and the endless construction is disruptive. Traffic is a nightmare! It's time for change if Bali wants to preserve its unique magic. I don't find myself visiting as much as I had. And what improvement is the chief talking about? That one underpass at Kuta? The government needs to do more!

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

​@@Leo-qc6qkwhat about your region itself 🗿

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

This media is BigLiar 🤡

[@nv9991]

Why King does not take the lead in making Bali well well-planned and tourists-Numbers-controlled destination? Is King totally useless? No one values his leadership and opinion? How much Bali money does Main-Indonesia take and how much goes back to Bali people?

[@adiparte2167]

@@nv9991 kings and royal does exist in bali but they held no political power. They are merely ceremonial one, but in bali theres 2 type of government bodies, the democraticly elected one, and one that govern in the realm of religious affairs and so called "adat" (tradition). So they only influence like "when is the next ceremonial to celebrate the newly built temple will be" Or "theres this new central government rulings about the creation of new roads that might pass thru sacred ground" but even tho they are only ceremonial in nature they still able to influence decisions making indirectly

[@jadeandmax]

As an Indonesian, I have observed a gradual disillusionment with Bali due to the increasing number of tourists, resulting in a deterioration of mutual respect between visitors and locals. It is essential to uphold Indonesian cultural values, which prioritize respect over monetary interests. It is paramount for both tourists and locals to actively cultivate an environment of mutual respect and comprehension within Bali.

[@leigh7507]

Sounds like they need signs and perhaps a cultural information guide at the gate letting them know its a sacred place. Its a little different but I've seen idiots dress like they are in a beach when going to the vatican. They dont know what sacred means to culture

[@daryldeal]

This actually is the same problem with all over-touristed spots around the world. It's sad that at the cost of economic growth, you lose a place's charm, authenticity, and original character. Everything just becomes for show and for money. And that place becomes dependent or even like "hooked" to it, as if it were substance abuse. It's a domino effect, what outside developers bring in. Theu offer to buy land, prices go up, locals are not able to buy or keep land there, so everything eventually gets owned by outsiders and locals have less control on what can be done to it. As a person who likes to travel though, I want to visit Indonesia and I actually want to visit places other than Bali. Java is of interest to me because it has major cities. I want to see the real Indonesia! Eat local food, interact with locals!

[@ricvibesinc1]

Did't realise the culteral aspect of womens status & the traditional restrictions.. ' haven't been to indonesia yet ..' but I'v met a couple a Indonesian people involved in tourism Who visited us here in south east sri lanka . ' they did not like what has happened in bali .. & preffered the situation here where they could visit a kovil on their own as they were not touristic attractions .

[@sedsaifelbo6942]

Those white tourists want to regain control of your country as their colony. You will notice they always start propagandas that locals don't care about the environment and they are the ones who care. They are justifying their desires to own lands in Indonesia and be allowed to have the rights of citizens such as being allowed to vote and own and carry weapons. They pretend to be non-racist and cosmopolitan but behind those acts, they are no different from their imperialist ancestors. Usually they hide under the guise of being non-racists, fighting for world without borders, internationalist or leftists but in reality, they are still the same imperialists who want to take your lands.

[@jackb5708]

I agree.

[@kumaramirna3770]

I was born in Bali, grew up in Bali, I considered myself a Balinese. I love my culture and respect the nature. Now, I'm worried they are slowly destroyed by tourism. It breaks my heart to see the over developed buildings/ hotel/ mall in Sanur, Canggu, Ubud. This is not a long term tourism. Tourists love nature not buildings. I cant imagine Bali in the next 20-30 years. If the government still ignorant and greedy and corrupted we need to say good bye to our innocent, peaceful Bali. Who knows what our children next have left to enjoy here. Nothing!

[@ErnestJay88]

beg sajan tamu bule mabuk terus pipis ring pelinggih, tingak gen Canggu jak Seminyak.

[@veclubby]

Tourism is not the problem. Islam is the issue you will face...

[@Ujick46]

I hate the mindset of "if we want them love Bali, we must make Bali like their home, even if that's means we destroy Bali"

[@SoeTube-Channel]

​@@veclubbyand it's started by your foolish comment.

[@daryldeal]

Sorry to say but tourists also love buildings and luxury. More people are attracted to Bali because Bali has adjusted to the wants of Westerners.

[@persepolis80]

As a Thai person, we believe that Bali is the last stronghold of Old southeast Asians culture. The island and culture must be protected. Southeast Asians are kind and polite but don’t take our kindness for weakness. In Thailand, recently we have westerners attacking Thai nationals as well, it’s becoming a problem as well. This is unacceptable, you are a guest in our home, you should have respect for our culture and our people.

[@fuadfahmy1579]

Russians many in phuket

[@AndiArim]

Datanglah ke Jawa. Budaya Jawa di era Majapahit masih ada di Jawa Timur sampai sekarang

[@herstory911]

Why do Canadians go to Thailand? I know different 3 men who went for immoral s e x. I have Never been there, it feels dirty knowing 3 tourists went to party and sin.

[@stefankashirskii5430]

Thai culture is the most stupid culture that I have ever seen, fully destroyed personality , situation with families super crazy, they use children's to make money and many other things, that's why I don't support that that culture should safe,smart people don't support their culture. I lived in Thailand 15 years , i have thai wife, i know what I am talking about that this even never think.

[@ntro9347]

I've lived in Phuket for 10 years - in Thailand 22 years total. I've escaped now due to the Russian invasion and due to corruption that is now completely out of control. You may want to deal with that. It is also unfortunate that the Thais never get up in arms when yet another foreigner is attacked, cheated or scammed - which happens way more often than the opposite. I agree though that it is unacceptable - but from both sides.

[@portal.unique]

For those who don't like overcrowded, Indonesia offers a bunch of other beautiful places like Labuan Bajo, Manado/Bunaken,, Lombok/Nusa Tenggara/Komodo Island, Java (Ujung Kulon, West Java, Jogja and East Java), Medan/Lake Toba and Aceh, Makasar and Toraja, Borneo, Maluku Island and Banda Island, also Raja Ampat... So many undiscovered breathtaking places...

[@jenmar9428]

My husband and I were in Lombok. We absolutely loved it! ❤

[@exelrode]

But Bali offers a unique experience , the temples there are rarely found in other places in Indonesia because they were mostly destroyed by Islamists. I mean Indonesia has very little left of its heritage of hinduism & Buddhism except in few places like Bali. And that cultural heritage brings a unique experience that Bali has to offer compared to just another place with a beach in Indonesia

[@lynnmanganella7845]

I absolutely agree, but shhhh...don't tell them about these beautiful places! I like visiting them with no over-tourism around ;-)

[@portal.unique]

@@exelrode I think you only visited Bali, In fact, there are more temples in Java than in Bali, we protect all Buddhist and Hindu temples no matter what our religion is, Islam, Catholic, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucianism, or even atheist. Even our government is still doing many excavations for buried temples or ancient ruins in Java and Sumatra. Yes, the accommodations, alcohol, and pork are not as good as in Bali but it's developing. The extremists are not Indonesian Muslims, they're imported products from the Middle East or the CIA that brainwash the non-well-educated or closed-minded people, but the Densus88 (Anti-terrorist Police Department) keeps them shut down. To prove it, We can attend the biggest metal festival in Southeast Asia, the Hammersonic (Slipknot, Blackflag, Batushka, Trivium last year. And, Lamb of God, Ingwy, Suicide Silence this year). Next month, we have Avenged Sevenfold concert in Jakarta. Last month we had Ed Sheeran and Calum Scott, Blackpink, also last year we had a football match between Indonesia vs Argentina. Come first then talk. And, Be careful what the media tells you, brother. But, if you only love Bali, enjoy Bali then, We always welcome anyone, everywhere, anytime...

[@portal.unique]

@@lynnmanganella7845 🤫🤫🤭 sorry

[@ErnestJay88]

Bali should focused on "QUALITY TOURISM" rather than Quantity of Tourist, since many tourist ended become trouble maker, vandal, even some of them are literally criminal who rob locals. Look at Maldives, visitor are low but they get huge profit from tourism since they focused on luxury beachfront cottages and it's part of their Quality Tourism.

[@broniabutler4166]

Yes bu the Maldives burn their rubbish on another lsland

[@UlilAmriTanjuang]

agree

[@m1frah]

@@broniabutler4166 Hey there Im Maldivian, about that, what do you suggest we do for discarding our waste? If you had just been well informed about our peril, you would have known that theres a lack of space for us small islanders. What do you think?

[@broniabutler4166]

@m1frah I understand that space is limited, it is a group of very small islands after all. Maybe those making the huge profits from tourists should be using a eco friendly method of rubbish disposal instead of the cheapest

[@m1frah]

Thanks for the advice, im with you there. Tbh, the actual heart of the problem lies in poor governance and planning. Even though the government has taken up on the initiative to improve our infrastructure, the pace is real slow. We can only hope for better days ahead. Thanks having me, wish you all the best, good bye.

[@lokale9712]

I've been living in bali since I was a kid. I have to say that this is the first time i see Those men from the task force in action. "Only" for the sake of camera. Bali is no longer a nice place to go unfortunately, we ruined the island with our non controled villas building and also bad trash processing.

[@melmelexplores]

Man, I’m so sorry to hear that! I really liked Bali ever since I visited 2 years ago… posted about them on my KZbin too

[@charleston7970]

Segalanya berubah, hidup juga makin sulit,populasi bertambah, persaingan wisata. Tidak mungkin anak muda dibiarkan menjadi petani terus dan sekolah tinggi tapi menjadi petani selamanya. Pasti mereka punya impian dan sebagainya. Semua kota di dunia dan daerah kecil, bahkan desa kecil, ingin maju dan memiliki pembangunan. Contoh Di Singapore lebih parah dan tidak terkontrol segalanya mahal, penduduk asli setiap hari bekerja dan bekerja untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup, segalanya mahal di zaman yang makin canggih ini. Banyak orang Singapore pensiun dan milih hidup di Bali, tidak usah peduli dengan berita Singapore,bahkan ada yang pilih pensiun hidup di malaysia dan Vietnam. Karena di Singapore serba mahal.

[@tonganqueenb5517]

I never see them whenever I visit either lol

[@UlilAmriTanjuang]

@@tonganqueenb5517 indonesia banget ya.

[@Zulkifli_sungkan]

Thats how corrupt they are, I'm Indonesian​@@tonganqueenb5517

[@spraguesean]

I stayed in Bali for 6 months in 1968/9. There were about 30 backpackers at that time, staying in the Adi Asa guesthouse in Denpasar, plus some wealthier tourists at the Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur. But not very many. Kuta was a fishing village with no hotels at all. We’d go there on a day trip from Denpasar. I cycled around the island, having bought a bicycle, and also went around on Vespas. The backpackers were mostly pot smokers and we would sit around the guest house in a big circle sharing joints. Sometimes the chief of police would drop by, listen to the latest music cassettes which I had brought from Singapore, and he would also take a puff of the ganja. It was apparently, obviously, legal! I had a good camera and slide film and carefully took photos of the amazing sights. Some time later, while living in Japan, I managed to publish a book about Bali comprising 100+ photos and 15,000 words of text. It was a personal travelogue, published by Kodansha International, in English. 15,000 copies were printed. I have so many fond memories of Bali in its unspoilt state. I am sorry, but by publishing that book I must have contributed to Bali’s demise, in some way. Sorry, Bali 😢

[@applebananacar]

what is the book title? does the copy still sold? or perhaps is it available in periplus or other book store / online store? thank you

[@spraguesean]

Bali Island of Light, by Sean Sprague. Out of print. Maybe available second hand.

[@applebananacar]

@@spraguesean thank you so much

[@Cordycep1]

Maybe it due to Pres. Reagan., but it definitely the ablity of the new planes and airline competition. I rememebr Garuda was charging $500 for flight Jarkata to Manado so they don get much traffic those day.

[@sherrywebster1675]

It's not your fault . It has happened in every corner of our beautiful planet. You just wanted to share the beauty you experienced.

[@user-gq8vy4lz4r]

I visited Bali for one whole month in 1979 !! I cannot recogonize it from this video anymore. It was pure heaven

[@kastelvetro1491]

well you can go to the island 3 miles away from bali where there is nothing going on, and enjoy your pure heaven

[@piscayantisonia]

this is so deep and mindful, the balanced view of tourism at present. I am glad to be a part of this mindful documentary, thanks CNA to raise the awareness of tourism impact on Bali

[@tvworkshoptravelandeventsasia]

Indonesia has 18,110 islands and they all go to Bali! Completely wasted by tourism! Time to put a quota on the numbers ==> I Hope that the Minister of Tourism (Menparekraf), Mr. Sandiaga Uno is watching docu also. Greetz from Batam Indonesia!

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Pulau lain mayoritas muslim jadi susah untuk sex bebas, sama pakai bikini di pantai. 😂

[@rosebp3337]

Pulau lain islam mesum

[@charleston7970]

Diberi pembangunan malah demo-demo menolak pembangunan. Jangan banyak mengeluh, ini bukan saat tepat untuk mengeluh. Saya tanya kalian siap tidak dukung pemerintah,kalau sudah siap harus relah berikan pengorbanan. Kayak orang bali tidak pernah mengeluh sama pemerintah dan gubernur bali mereka giat membangun dan pemerintah juga terus membangun. Mental kalian seperti orang bali tidak? Ini yang di wawancarai hanya mikir keadaan saja,pasti ada hal buruk terbuang dan itu terjadi di mana pun, dan itulah namanya siap. Kalau gak siap seperti orang bali dan jangan coba menuntut lebih, bersyukur saja. Ada uang ada pembangunan dan kamu lihat di jakarta juga giet membangun seperti PIK 2,dan sekarang di labuan bajo juga bangun mawatu pariwisata baru. Cari berita lebih luas tentang negaramu sendiri, jangan hanya lihat CNA Singapore yang selalu menjadi provokator dan anda langsung berbicara memburukkan pemerintah sekarang, keadaan Bali terjadi itu karena kebijakan dari dulu, dari presiden2 sebelumnya, memangnya kamu pikir mengobati Bali hanya pakai mulut saja,uang di perlukan,orang bali juga butuh uang, lagian yang jual tanahnya sendiri juga orang bali, berarti orang bali butuh uang. Kalau gak ada pembangunan orang bali mau bekerja apa,dapat uang dari mana,semua berkat pembangunan jadinya punya pekerjaan. Dimana2 yang namanya pariwisata juga sedang terus di bangun, vietnam dan Philippines juga terus melakukan pembangunan untuk pariwisata mereka. Itulah yang di lakukan pemerintah saat ini,Indonesia itu luas butuh uang banyak untuk membangun tempat pariwisata.Kita tuh harus bersyukur bukan hanya tempat kita sendiri yang butuh pembangunan, tapi seluruh Indonesia butuh pembangunan dan perhatian dari pemerintah, kita jadi orang Indonesia jangan egois dan jangan hanya mikir diri sendiri. Ngerti kan kamu.Indonesia ini bukan hanya perlu perhatian dalam pariwisata tapi juga pembangunan untuk masa depan anak bangsa Indonesia, dimasa depan segalanya akan terus berubah.

[@jefri4176]

Pulau Batam kan udah lumayan,banyak orang Singapore punya simpanan di Batam 🤣🤣 Indonesia selain Bali untuk pariwisata itu susah,banyak palak dan pungli,terutama Jawa barat parah. Dan budaya hanya kental di Bali,di tempat lain budaya sudah hancur oleh agama biasanya. Indonesia banyak potensi untuk pariwisata tapi rakyatnya tidak mendukung kecuali Bali.

[@silentwatcher4853]

Cocokk, Bali gerbang masuk. Tapi harga tket domestic nya mahal.

[@goozerboozer8543]

I'm a foreigner living in Bali since 2014 and it's crazy how much changed in the past 10 years. It seems that those covid years made people think they need to make money as fast as possible without thinking of nature, rest of community, etc. Mentallity changed from a community feeling to an individualistic lifestyle. And many 'influencers' who try to portray a luxury lifestyle even made it worse.

[@jodie1survives136]

Respect where you are. Balinese are an exquisite people. Get out into the hills, meet the people of the villages. Your life forever changes when they welcome you because you show respect. We carry a bag for our own rubbish every day. Building more sustainable systems will be difficult but it can be done. Travel is a priveledge and we should never forget that.

[@darksun3525]

I’m taking my little girl there in a few months.. can you give me an idea of where to go to experience true culture? 🙏🏼

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

@@darksun3525 Bali was paradise...decades ago. Greed, narcissists, Vloggers, bogans, primitive Russians and all the other trash completely destroyed Bali. It's game over

[@bronwenvearncombe4041]

There are beautiful unspoilt areas in the north, the east and west Bali national park. It’s easy to find a good guide and quiet places like Candi Dasa, Lovina, West Bali national park, volcano and jungle treks. Just spent a day in the rice fields near Tenganan and saw just 5 other tourists on the path. We helped with the harvest too.

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

@@bronwenvearncombe4041 Yeah, you nailed it. Travel to Bali to escape Bali!

[@jacekpalka55]

Getting emotional watching this… Bali will always have my heart 💜 such beautiful people, such a magical place… greed is a disease that is disturbing the world…

[@westpunjabi99]

I always wanted to visit Bali. I believe now I need change the perception and decide to visit a different island within the Indonesia

[@philmaturanodrums]

I just came back from Bali. It was an amazing time...however I am ashamed of many tourists. To be associated with westerners with no respect, no civility, no culture of their own, drunk, driving like fools....I mean i can go on but you get the picture. The fact that many well behaved people visit Bali should not be diminished. BUT...the ones that ruin things for all people wanting to have a beautiful experience there stand out more. They are an extreme embarrassment even in their own countries! So i hope the people of Bali can know that many many of us really love it there and treasure the island and its people. Peace

[@doncoder13]

Don't go again, please

[@jacekpalka55]

Yes I never understood why Bali catered to a certain type of tourist. I loved the culture, got the appropriate dress for temple visits, studied with a high priestess. Full respect for the people the land and their customs.

[@sponge6520]

Boy am I glad my son and I took numerous surf trips to Bali in the 1990's all the way from the Virgin Islands. We surfed Canguu numerous times and the only things there were a temple and one food vendor on the entire beach, with large rice paddies inland.Our last trip we saw the development getting crazy out by Uluwatu including the proposed huge Cliffside hotel. We would always go to Java to surf Gland which required a long ride through the countryside of Bali going through little towns and villages to reach the ferry to Java. I pray that the government starts protecting the environment and the tranquility that Bali offered.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Tourism is heavenly bliss indeed, the freedom to travel and explore so many natural hidden beauties, for how devastating was the Covid pandemic disaster, this documentary is showing us once again, how people of Indonesia and Bali are so respectful and devoted to their land, the religious connection raise all of us stronger, living in symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth... everybody understands how precious might be. Tourists are wild, they love to break the rules and have no rules at all...on the other side of the world but then... nobody must allow the lack of respect for the ... Holy Creation, natural beauties or precious religious areas. Once again, loving our planet is crucial, no matter where , for which country. The last disasters raised us all stronger and better, we are global family by now, we are so tied to each other, we have to help each other like true siblings by now...lovely this video, only dreaming of traveling is already.. a big step forward 🎉❤🎉

[@SwisstedChef2018]

I lived and worked there combined 8 years. First in the nineties it was beautiful. I rerturned in 2006, from there every year got worse. Traffic, garbage, pollution, crowds, more and more hotels and villas. I still have friends there and speak the language . I left in 2012 and have no desire to ever return. MAAF BALI

[@f.s.firdaus8106]

Bali needs “Tourists Filter” policy

[@rahasiaaustria]

Bali used to be my favorite destination, for about 20 years. I spent 2 months per year on that very special island. It used to be quiet and peaceful and very beautiful. Now it’s destroyed 😢😢😢

[@shanicestella2226]

Getting rid of stereotype is indeed hard AF It isn't surprising that most SEA countries is often seen in rather exotified gaze as institution of fancy bar or nightclub near the blue sea white sand beach by Westerner gaze then in second somebody acted like drunken fool , creating a social disruption Thats why i hate Nouveau Riche tourist , Main character syndrome tourist and Youngling tiktoker teenager tourist

[@deedeeBP]

Important things to improve: Garbage and Pollution management, Culture and Nature restoration, Public infrastructures, and Law-enforcement not only to visitors but local scammers too.

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

🔴 #BaliIsTheBestIsland in Asia by TripAdvisor 🏆 that's why a lot of Singaporeans (like U Cna) still visiting Bali 😎🤫

[@sryksma]

As a Balinese, Bali is slowly changing. Losing its true spark and beauty for the sake of pleasing tourists. The reason why Bali started becoming famous was because of its people and the culture that has been preserved by the Balinese since a long time ago.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

All the tourism over development and crowding in Bali is confined to the southern tip of the island; maybe 10-15 percent of the land. The rest of the island, with its valleys, rice terraces, volcanoes, and beaches is almost uninhabited and still very beautiful.

[@flipcritic]

This piece made me appreciate Bali even more. Thank you CNA!

[@agusfirmansyah35]

Proud to bali but please we are not ready yet for overtourism, just spread out, indonesia is big and everyplace is beautiful and the people also very friendly

[@daryldeal]

I actually want to visit other places in Indonesia. Bali is not what I'm looking for because I don't want over-touristed places that seem out of control and have lost authenticity. I want to see the real Indonesia, eat what locals eat, and see what locals see. I'd really like to mingle with the locals and as a Filipino, I want to see how much we have in common. The only thing that really concerns me is that the locals I meet will not want to engage with me because of course I don't speak bahasa Indonesia.

[@agusfirmansyah35]

@@daryldeal come to my place, bangka island. Very diverse bangka malay culture and chinese indonesian, amazing beach, i dont know how to explain it, i think tin mining have been destroy the full beauty of this place but it still very decent to visit, but it’s twin, belitung island is very good to visit

[@Edgar_Ramirez471]

​@@daryldeal Indonesians are related to Papuans not Filipinos

[@anggrekbulan100]

​@@Edgar_Ramirez471You're wrong. Indonesians are related to Filipinos more than you think. Tagalog and Indonesian have some same words and same meaning or same writing with different pronunciation. The food is also similar. I found it easier learning Tagalog.

[@anggrekbulan100]

​@@Edgar_Ramirez471Papuans (west papua) are also Indonesian nationality but you have to remember consists of many ethnicities and they came from different origins.

[@darwinqpenaflorida3797]

For Filipinos, Bali is the best place to visit for relaxation and leisure but because a number of Westerners are mostly unruly, Filipino tourists are not unruly because Filipinos more friendly with Balinese than Westerners make it one of the most friendly in Bali Today, Bali has a most favorite place for Filipinos because they have direct flights from Manila to Denpasar by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific I’m very sad to see the beautiful Bali filled with unruly tourists resulting on deportation so with Indonesia as my favorite country, I will visit Bali and hopefully, It will never happened again so I hope to see you soon in Bali 😊😊 Bali is my favorite place and Denpasar was one of them so I love Bali so much and I like to meet Puteri Indonesia Bali like Lakshmi Suardana, Nanda Widya Saraswati and Juliastrid Sari and I like to meet Balinese people as friends so I will waiting for you to visit the Island of the Gods 😊😊 Love from Calamba City, Laguna in the Philippines 🇵🇭💕🇮🇩

[@bichsbanhbaos4088]

Người philippines đi du lịch ít nhất Đông Nam Á 😂🤣😂

[@darwinqpenaflorida3797]

@@bichsbanhbaos4088 Vâng nhưng hầu hết người Philippines đều đến thăm Mỹ và Hàn Quốc, nhưng đối với tôi, tôi thích Indonesia, Việt Nam và Thái Lan

[@citramaylanie5738]

​@@bichsbanhbaos4088Philippines is in Southeast Asia...

[@bichsbanhbaos4088]

@@citramaylanie5738 vâng .nó ở Đông Nam Á.nhưng nó mang hơi hướng nam Mỹ.

[@coffee.170]

⁠@@bichsbanhbaos4088And? Lots of Filipinos travel to other ASEAN countries, mostly Thailand.

[@heekyungkim8147]

I was in Bali year 2000. It was so different and peaceful then.

[@MrIsomer]

Alas, it was already over in 2000...

[@beatpirate8]

all the tourist around me were very respectful. we had silent discos for ramadan on gili islands

[@beatpirate8]

balis people and country was so beautiful when i went to visit over a decade ago. already then the coral was broken and dead. there was a man preserving and protecting it. i remember chasing a man w motorbike for a bowl of noodles mie bakso. he said no! i need to go home to my home! i loved how countryside it was still only a few warungs in some parts. i stayed at a homestay w roosters and rice field farms. so gorgeous!

[@idnvoice]

dulu daerah canggu itu tempat yg asri, alami kental dg nuansa pedesaan.. sekrg uda terlalu crowded 🤕

[@nottingham1103]

I am Balinese but I am more than fine with Tourism. Just improve the public infrastructure.

[@bamc28]

Bali pulau unggulan pariwisata....untuk tahun ini di target pemerintah dapat mendatangkan 7 juta wisatawan Asing dan 10 juta wisatawan domestik, dalam pariwisata untuk menghasilkan devisa......indonesia adalah negara dengan Alam terindah dunia ... dengan ratusan gunung berapi Aktif.....kelemahan pariwisata indonesia di bidang infrastruktur,akomondasi pariwisata dan kesadaran kebersihan masyarakat membuang sampah pada tempatnya..... Bali adalah replika keagungan kerajaan hindu budha indonesia yang masih bertahan diatas dampak buruk pariwisata yg di bawa turis Asing,kehidupan bebas dan pesta....di balik dampak positif.....masyarakat masih berpegang ajaran Agung leluhur Nusantara.

[@putra4101]

Sapi perah? *crying in West Papuan and Kalimantan 😂

[@andrewcoongoro]

Sapi perah? Ngasal aha lo pake bahasa. Apa jadinya Bali tanpa tourism? Lo ngga lihat kondi si Bali waktu pandemi?

[@andrewcoongoro]

​@@putra4101sapi perah kamu kan sabah sarawak.

[@putra4101]

@@andrewcoongoro Sabah sarawak biji mu, gw lahir di Surabaya, dan ga ignoran kek lu. 😒

[@bambingbang]

Thaanks CNA for raising this concerning issue! Even our local medias havent talked/raised the awareness of this issue

[@ilhamrj2599]

Jakarta kalau macet masih ada martabatnya. Di Bali kalau macet bener2 ngaco ga masuk akal. Jalan sempit-sempit, tiap 20 meter ada belokan gang ke kanan kiri. Di jalan2 sempit, bus2 pariwisata tanpa malu-malu nurunin puluhan penumpang termasuk bagasi nya. Dan orang Bali terlihat nyantai2 aja. Kalau di Jakarta ada yang begitu, udh pasti dilempar molotov sama motor yang lewat 😂😂😂 btw itu udh saatnya Bus2 Pariwisata, Yamaha, dan Honda yang berseliweran itu pindah semua ke transportasi berbasis Rel atau Public transport yang grade-separated

[@clemenclemen4237]

Ahaha...betul banget...gua baru 2 bulan di Bali udah ngerasain stress..tiap berangkat kerja

[@PissMenn]

Public transport gimana Wong bangun tinggi2 gak boleh, gimana mau bangun LRT MRt mcm di Jakarta? 😂

[@knisayusuf]

terima kasih kerana kongsi video ini😊😊

[@herchannel1355]

As Indonesian, i feel sorry what Bali been through. Since pandemic, we heard many problematic tourists. They came without legal document, live in a cheapest way while worked from Bali. But live there for months even after the time was due. They also not respecting Bali tradition and religion. I went there last year......and shocked Bali is not Bali i knew anymore, it's traffic everywhere, tourists with motorcycle everywhere. I knew tourism is the main income in Bali, but we want Bali with dignity, being exclusive again, stop these problems with new laws.

[@missaamane8580]

Ancestral rights to the land!! Absolutely!! I wish so many other places took this into consideration

[@AndiArim]

Tidak ada hak leluhur di negara Konoha ini

[@tadwolujewicz3923]

The $9 tourist tax is too low. I paid $200 per day in Bhutan in 2023 ( now it’s $100 per day). Bali has to decide if it wants fewer tourists who are prepared to pay top dollar to access its unique culture, or submit to greed and let everyone in. My last visit to Bali was in 2010, when there were still a few places which retained their beauty and innocence. Those days are gone and I fear for Bali, if it does not stop mass tourism. A few dollars in the pocket now, but misery in the future when the magic disappears and no one will want to go there.

[@roberteastwood6937]

I paid 60euros last month. It went up in price. And I'm oK with that.

[@EcomCarl]

It's great to see Bali reopening its doors to tourists, but it's crucial to address the challenges of over-tourism responsibly. 🌴 Sustainable tourism practices and community engagement are key to preserving Bali's natural beauty and cultural heritage while supporting its economy.

[@widyaniswar]

When I lived in Bali in 2015-2018, Bali was still quite amazing. Some places in Seminyak even still can drive to view paddyfields without cafe, Umalas and Canggu were still quiet and amazing. Back post covid, Bali become sucks. Many horrible unrully tourists come in. And local government just keep building hotels ie Sanur, do we need apartement/mall ?? Please don't destroy Bedugul and the surrounding. Let Lake Tamblingan be as original as what I can remember. Truly sad for Bali loss its magical feel and quietness..please don't destroy Bali.

[@andrers2b]

Great documentary. It's just missing ideas for what the conscious tourist can do in order to not be part of the problem.

[@Marissa821]

Respect the culture and the people. Learn about the culture. Don't trash the place.

[@FransceneJK98]

It’s not rocket science!!! Study the culture, read about it, learn the rules and do’s and don’ts. You don’t need a documentary to tell you

[@juanmiguel-557]

The biggest problem is that people here just refuse to acknowledge the truth. Look at the comments section below and see how some people are trembling in anger and having a hard time swallowing the harsh realities of their own country. Mind you these are not ignorant people. They see everything from their own eyes. Whether it is the extreme poverty, dirty, chaotic, no concept of hygiene, loud streets or extreme pollution. They can see everything! Yet they would make excuses and do mental gymnastics to avoid acknowledging these problems. Whenever you point these things out, they go ultra defensive, become insulting and start to go crazy. I met people from other developing countries and they freely talk about the problems that exist there, but Indonesia do nothing but either ignoring them and attacking others who point them out. The only way to fix a country is to acknowledge that problems exist there.

[@prapanji9976]

You are kinda too late giving this kind of advice because some of us are accepting critism especially after actual democracy is introduced in this country back in 1998, you can see one of top comments that criticize their own goverment.

[@idnvoice]

@@prapanji9976 nah.. youre kinda defensive.. just accept the fact some indonesian people are ignorant. Period.

[@kastelvetro1491]

you said nothing about anyone but yourself and nobody including u knows who the f that is.

[@tathaYm]

Save the heritage, Indonesia...bali is Indonesia's history

[@car_enthusiasm6411]

20 years ago I visited bali, its still beautiful and not too over crowded, visited the tanah lot temple, ubud rice field, kuta city area..didnt know now its so crowded cause nv been back to balik after that...

[@josaurus_rex]

pantesan orang bali pada tunduk sama bule, ternyata memang diajarkan begitu sejak dini.. good to see the younger generation is starting to open their eyes. most of the tourists i talked to are not even here for the culture or whatever, they're here for "cheap holiday & easy girls". pulau dewata dijadikan destinasi murahan.. orang lokal dijajah di tanah sendiri.

[@jyrrin]

this reminds me of what happened to Boracay in the Philippines. The tagline back in the 2000s was "come before it's gone" - referring to the overdevelopment of the island destroying it's image as an unspoiled paradise. Boracay is now completely commercialized, the lure is gone and it's now "overrated" because the overdevelopment has destroyed it's natural beauty (granted it still gets tourists, but people don't flock to it like they used to). And that development won't stop - it's too valuable a cash cow for developers not to take advantage of it. My condolences to Bali. There is a silver lining, though: people moved on to different islands in search of what Bali/Boracay used to be and it gives a chance for other Indonesian islands to prosper from tourism. I'm sure there are other Indonesian islands being discovered as alternatives and we'll probably hear more about Lombok being the next big thing if it isn't already

[@user-lh9ij7rr5g]

Please make an insider about the destruction of forests in Lombok for planting of corn. This is happening on an incredibly large scale, using slash and burn techniques. Forests are cut down on hillsides leading to flooding and landslides. Also, the use of pesticides on the corn area is alarming- specifically the use of pesticides banned in Europe as they are known to cause cancer. Locals spread these all over hillsides - likely unknowingly of the consequences with no protective wear, not even shoes. Because there is no longer trees, it washes right off into the surrounding ocean (usually full of surfers or swimmers).

[@AgathaWhispers]

There seem to be so many of these stories worldwide. The world has become wealthier - travel cheaper. Your cup is overflowing - until it is broken. When it’s broken the tourists leave.

[@ErniJuliaKok]

Thank you, CNA for producing such a wonderful documentary. So great it's broke my heart watching it.

[@daryldeal]

Agree. Great but heartbreaking documentary. As someone who likes to travel, I want to visit places in Indonesia other than Bali. I want authenticity and local stuff, not places destroyed by overtourism.

[@davegubbins4428]

"Bali deported 340 tourists... mainly from Russia, USA, UK, Nigeria." The vast majority of foreign tourists to Bali are Australian. So, we can surmise from their absence from the list that, on the whole, they are very well behaved/respectful. Having said that the list of worst offenders all have large and ever increasing levels of poverty stricken, desperate people, so, it's hardly surprising.

[@doncoder13]

Still way to many Australian there, makes no sense

[@angela799]

An interesting, informative documentary - thanks for sharing it!

[@hadesium]

The Balinese people are now quite known among other Indonesians as being very discriminatory against domestic tourists, even racist at times towards the Javanese and Nusa Tenggara people while putting whites at a very high pedestal.

[@buupyboopy9306]

They don't hate tourism, how can they hate if 60% of their economy depending on tourism....I think this is more on the tourism management, which is the problem of Indonesia in general...hopefully in the next 10 years, there will be more bright generation who can lead indonesia/bali better than what we have now

[@lamaharezka]

I don't know much about management but I can tell you this country pretty much like organized chaos

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- They actually said 80%

[@MarcDavis-hp5cx]

They hated the pandemic when they had no tourism - they need to make up their minds.

[@buupyboopy9306]

@@MarcDavis-hp5cx seen a video when Bali was in pandemic , it was so sad to. see people tried to sell vegetables , egss etc but no hotel would like to buy them. yes , Bali need tourism, it is several people who are concern to environment speak about the downside of tourism

[@ericmahinay3065]

This is what I am scared of the influx of tourists without any controlling them of coming. Tourism is good for the economy but over tourism has its downfall. Crime, pollution, sex trading, drugs, etc. Bali needs transformation.

[@gajaholeng440]

WE DO NOT NEED REPUGNANT TOURIST IN BALI INDONESIA

[@Rizal-jf8yk]

Perasaan pendatang dr pulau2 sebrang yang banyak tingkah di bali

[@itsmesoleh06]

​@@Rizal-jf8yk nah ini penyembah turis asing sampe membenci bangsa sendiri, how many accident turis asing has done to make you realized?

[@Rizal-jf8yk]

@@itsmesoleh06 gua bicara realita dari pengemis gembel pengamen n begal datang ke Bali dr jawanesia

[@SoeTube-Channel]

​@@Rizal-jf8ykhormati bangsamu, apapun keadaannya.

[@briopalumpus8676]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Kola833]

Find Bali too commercialised

[@naturelover97731]

I was there 1995 today i didn't want to go there again. I feel shamed of Tourist behavior. No Respect for the local culture and Religion.

[@maidenekker]

Very interesting! I was in Bali in 1991, during a year long trip to Asia. Most of Bali was truly beautiful and a sort of magic. But even then Denpassar and Kuta were ugly places with a lot of bars and very many drunk tourists, a lot of traffic and a lot of waste. I remember really disliking that place. I hope the people can take back control and save the island and the culture. To be so highly dependand on tourism is not good for any country.

[@sullivan6661]

Masalahnya pemda bali terlalu konservatif, mau dibangun mrt, lrt aja susah bngt takut mafia motor gak suka

[@whynugs]

Iya mungkin, saya pikir kenapa kok bali gak dibanyakin transport umum atau sepedah aja didaerah2 tertentu atau wilayah khusus pedestrian terus keinget ada nmax bros dkk 😂

[@bryansmulez4672]

BALI IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN ASIA AND OCEANIA. BALI TOURISM WILL NEVER DIE ✨️

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

VERY TRUE 👍

[@idnvoice]

untill the pandemic/disaster may strike (again)

[@user-qo6tm4pl8z]

All things die if they are not taken care of. This should be considered a wake up call to save your beloved place.

[@bryansmulez4672]

@@user-qo6tm4pl8z BALI ISLAND IS HUGE 14 TIMES BIGGER THAN THE SINGAPORE. A little bit more infrastructure is just fine. Also the busy streets only in Canggu and Kuta. BALI IS HUGE

[@doncoder13]

Unfoutunantly you are right, people are very superficial by going there so much

[@jacekpalka55]

Heartbreaking! I lived in Bali 2008 for 6 yrs… I love Bali and the Balinese but the increase in tourism is so bad.

[@lzlsanatomy]

Protect Siargao. It's now becoming a new Bali. It's still early but development is rampibg up

[@richardnuevo]

There is a difference between the tourists that visited the Philippines as compare to the tourists that flocks our neighbors. Our tourists are quality tourists meaning most of them are not backpackers or budgeted tourists for many of them are wealthy people. So it's understandable that Thailand and Indonesia are trying to put a crack down to the tourists because for example many tourists that visited Thailand are backpackers, gays, drug addicts or criminals. These are the problems and these type of tourists have limited money only

[@user-sf1nq9uj7p]

The biggest problem with ANY tourist destination is the UTTER LACK OF RESPECT for the locals shown by the tourists who'd trash the place up, leaving others to clean up after them. This is not something that FOREIGN tourists do but all tourists do even to their OWN tourist destinations in their OWN country. For example, Australian tourists who visit Australian Native Aborigine sacred sites, instead of taking their rubbish with them, would simply throw and scatter them about the sites without a single care in the world. Or, urinate and defecate around the sites which are the burial places of indigenous natives. Imagine doing this in your own cemeteries where your own loved ones are buried! Little wonder that places like Uluru (Ayers Rock) have banned climbing onto it. It is also bad enough that the once pristine mountains of the Himalayans have been now turned into gigantic rubbish dump by irresponsible mountain climbing tourists. When people don't behave responsibly and have no respect for the area they are visiting, what is to be expected especially when what they are doing is spoiling the place for everyone else - including even their own future generations. Places like Bali has to simply buckle down and lay down the "Riot's Act". Sure, there are those immature juveniles who'd whine and complain, "But ma fweedum ...". I don't think that the Balinese will miss those types who'd vandalize their homes (Bali itself).

[@matbiatch]

Um you should spend time there. The foreigners are the ones trying to save the island from litter... Not the other way around

[@matbiatch]

Your comment about Australia is so stupid also. Have you ever left your island ya peanut?

[@sweeyong7756]

Protect bali culture, way of life and religion. This what makes bali unique.

[@Indian_Rajput]

God bless bali people to remain in their roots!

[@yux.tn.3641]

promote more tourism on Ternate/spice islands or go and see orangutan in Kalimantan or Yogyakarta, there's more to Indonesia than just Bali

[@yamint]

Yes 👍

[@Pi-jh4cm]

to see middle eastern mosques ?

[@yux.tn.3641]

@@Pi-jh4cm to go see ancient Hindu temples = Prambanan, Borobodur

[@suprider3291]

Those with bad behavior, usually, don't bring much money for the local economy, fine or ban them. Those stay long to do business, not only not bringing money to the local but also competing with the locals, limit their visa length. Island is too small. Focus on "quality tourists with high purchasing power and good conscience, who will have respect for the culture and society" quoted Thai government.

[@keselekbakiak]

I visited bali last year, on business meeting. Most of people in bali are very friendly, thought when we use online transport service, it was often blocked by local driver. I never visit bali during the long weekend, because i knew it will be a bad experience.

[@flyingchef6980]

Glad the Balinese locals are quick to take actions like the task force. The local Balinese are respectable and honorable people.

[@chillout914]

it is not only the tourist are the problem , the gouvernement should apply some laws then why there is police , a court , taxing etc .... do not put everything happening on tourists !

[@lokale9712]

5:50 "WE WERE TOLD TO TREAT FOREIGN TOURISTS AS MASTERS". it's sad to see that after 350 years. The colonized people mentality still lives on. 😢

[@ronbeaubien]

Despite the problems with tourism, on the bright side, at least tourism when handled appropriately seems a lot cleaner than something like heavy industries, like massive steel factories that churn out smoke and pollution.

[@irfanharyoto5682]

i went to post covid Bali in 2022. I loved it. The beaches were clean, no crowds... Went back in 2023. I hated it! Way too crowded...

[@tl2813]

It’s become crazy busy in all popular destinations. The travel abuse has become out of control. It’s like I don’t want to go anywhere 😢

[@metalextras]

Bali should invest in MRTs than LRT to add more space and solving traffic jams without destroying the landscape with ugly concretes, drunk scoopy & Nmax bros...

[@editorizal]

LRT project is underway

[@clemenclemen4237]

@@editorizal it s too late

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

@@clemenclemen4237 it's Already Started 🤪🤪

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

@@clemenclemen4237 ALREADY , mr Jealous 🤪

[@charleston7970]

​menurut kamu sudah terlambat sekarang itu bukan karena pemerintah sekarang ini terlambat, tapi karena kebijakan pemerintah dulunya yang kurang mikir masa depan. Tapi sekarang tidak ada yang namanya terlambat, segalanya pasti akan berubah, dan situasi pariwisata akan terus berkembang. Tidak ada yang mustahil kalau fokus bekerja,Tuhan selalu memberikan jalan untuk umatnya. Inilah bentuk kepedulian pemerintah untuk pembangunan berkelanjutan untuk Bali, wisata Bali akan terus mengalami kemajuan.

[@roberthermans2876]

I have visited dozens of countries. Visiting Bali in August 2023 has, by far, been the worst experience ever….in all imaginable ways. I will definitely never ever visit Bali again. It’s beyond horrible 😢

[@FransceneJK98]

Geeeez makes me wonder where you’ve been to say that 😂 Cairo is far worse, even New Delhi.

[@JamesD-iw6pr]

Those first officer interactions with the motorbike on the beach and the girls being harassed by locals were some of the most rehearsed things I've ever seen haha.

[@bubbagump3793]

Tourism does add to the rubbish problem in Bali yes but it is primarily local Balinese freely dumping garbage directly into the rivers as they have always done and that before the current level of tourism developed. That is the primary source of garbage on beaches in Bali.

[@hobo1704]

Yep, go to the back of the islands and you will see them burning everything, even plastic. It's disgusting.

[@thetravelcaffeine]

that is why and more western tourists prefer and love Siargao because it is more authentic, raw, and totally not yet over crowded and over developed, well, I guess right now. Siargao is just pure paradise, love, and fun. Siargao is Bali 50 years ago.

[@cutiebellacat4720]

Please keep Siargao a secret then.

[@teknoid5878]

If it's as good as Bali, well see the same prblem 50 years from now.

[@PissMenn]

Siargao doesn't have authentic culture like Bali

[@MysticScapes]

Bali needs to do like Boracay island in Philippines, shutdown for half a year to clean itself and nature to heal then open up slowly for cultural tourism not to a bunch of drug and alcohol addicted from Russia and Australia.

[@jefri4176]

Already,during COVID 🤣

[@metalextras]

Even better 3 years of shutdown already...

[@putinia3411]

baliness love money . they only care about money.

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

🔴 #BaliIsTheBestIsland in Asia by TripAdvisor 🏆 What about Boracai 😎🤫

[@clemenclemen4237]

I agreed,

[@namubrenda3286]

Wow❤

[@nicklowe4392]

I really enjoyed he program and feel for the Bali people. When you call something paradise everyone will come and it will eventually change the place and people to a degree. What a beautiful culture, place and people. Tourisim helps many countries with their GDPs and is very beneficial if managed correctly. Perhaps looking at importing water to offset the tourisim influx would be helpful. With the expectation though of increased tourist numbers I think it is only realistic that the government needs to look at the issues of this type of influx with the supports services. This would include the garbage system. More people more garbage. I live in Costa Rica and we also depend on tourism to help better the GDP and lively hoods of the locals but like Covid, disasters, and things like crime if not kept in balance will create large swings in the GDP gained from such activities. I am truly impressed with your tourism police as well as they not only work with the locals but make Bali that much more appealing to the visitors. From what I could see they are doing a fantastic job which may be taken for granted at times but makes a hugh difference in the experience. I question however the low prices charged for some of the tourism packages and think that could be increased to help local funding for the growth. Taxes or a visitor fees should be in place to ensure that everyone withing the country benefits from this holiday experience but with and ephasis on helping the people by spending the money wisely and on sound programs. Pura Vida from Costa Rica and I pray you find the solutions that will benefit everyone.

[@Sraived16]

Then let's talk about dark side of singapore..

[@jefri4176]

Oke, 1. Super warm hot weather,and it will get worse 😅 2. Concrete building tourism,nothing nature,all man made 3. Not much culture 4. Boring other than shopping mall but expensive also 😅

[@starn7779]

​@@jefri4176you should add that singapore price is completely scam 😂

[@ajatasyu7793]

First, Lee Family's secret and dictactorship 😁😁😁😁😁

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

Smart request , AGREE

[@whysanjay3074]

The capital of money laundering from black businnesman around South east Asia...

[@ronahijau3749]

Bali has fallen to europeans

[@Jews_C0ntr0l_daa__worldd]

Neo-colonization

[@5u1ton]

Bali selatan padat penduduk. Bali pegunungan sepi

[@lalakuma9]

What I hate the most about tourists ruining Bali is the fact that there is literally no other place in the world like Bali's local culture in Indonesia or the world. Bali's Hinduism is different from the rest of the world. I find it extremely offensive that a lot of tourists seem to care more about beaches and night life than learning the history of why this place is special. If they just want to party and take photos, there's plenty of other places where they can go. Instead I feel like a lot of foreign tourists just mindlessly want to go to Bali because of FOMO from social media or they want to show off. Some don't even know Bali is in Indonesia.

[@deb31vers35]

My husband and I are so greatful to be able to holiday in bali every 6 months. We have so much gratitude for the culture and the Balinese people.

[@melg6834]

EWWW, pasty paleBitches

[@doncoder13]

You are part of the whole problem, why you go there so much?? it makes no sense

[@heilkunstselbstoptimierung2176]

Do u rlly think she is able to understand this ? People who are part of problem, normally don’t understand they are the problem 🤷🏼😵‍💫

[@doncoder13]

@@heilkunstselbstoptimierung2176 No, she probably think she's part of the "good tourist" people, that she doesn't create pollution, etc She's also think that's the only "paradise" place in the world to be happy when actually there are hundred of places where you can get a similar experience, for example, in the Phillipins, they have more than one thousand island, image that, can we not go to one those instead?? for a change..

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

You have no gratitude for the culture and the Balinese people. If you had you would take your pollution, garbage etc. somewhere else. YOU are the problem.

[@iamtg1]

All about the money, money, money.

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

💩💩💩💩💩

[@PennyEv4]

It's so sad. First, the Dutch exploited Bali, and now it's a backward government and greedy developers. The corrupt gov only cares about exploiting Bali as a cash cow and will happily destroy it. They don't care about the people or culture- they will let it decline until it eventually turns into a Muslim city with pretty temples and statues. It's good to see the Balinese people fighting to keep their culture and way of life 💗🌺🙏

[@SamanthaTaylorTravels]

Bali is literally if Asia was a Disneyworld resort in the US. I’m sure it was amazing 40-50 years about but it’s now the worst place I’ve ever been in Asia. Terrible vibes everywhere, worst beaches on the continent, barely any authenticity is left. Literally nothing more than a present day Western colony.

[@stevensalt3683]

Bali is popular because its not majority Islamic. Speaks for itself yeah?...

[@user-sg8xm1wm6m]

Nailed it

[@jonwick7635]

Spot on

[@AsepNurudd1n]

Yeah also malaysia, maldives, dubai, etc

[@SulaimanFayaz]

Maldives, Zanzibar my friend... Ever heard about it..

[@apasaja-gw1cm]

pearturan di bali harus di tinggkatkan agar tidak berbuat semenah-menah oleh turis asing

[@dianawijaya07]

Dulu waktu saya kecil suka sekali ke Bali masih sepi pantai nya bersih

[@bryansmulez4672]

BALI ISLAND IS HUGE 14 TIMES BIGGER THAN THE SINGAPORE.

[@paranoya733]

You can easily rent motorbike without driving license only in indonesia.. even the rentals wont bother asking or comply they just want your money

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

They give you motorike. Or you can use taxi

[@paranoya733]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa What are u tryin' to say?

[@TheGatsbyCowboy]

​@@paranoya733💩💩💩

[@hobo1704]

Yeah, but see what happens when you crash or get pulled over by the police..

[@paranoya733]

@@hobo1704 That's my point! don't u get it? lack of law!!

[@MarkBates566]

Just been to UBUD for the 2nd time and the roads and trash are terrible. Its not tourists making the mess its the locals who throw everything in rivers or drains and i saw many pickups dumping waste by the side of the road , Tugher fines and policing is definatly needed and as for foreigners buying land its the balinese that are selling it?

[@conezalegaspi9085]

Well then the govt of Bali must limit tourist visit, limit building of villas/resorts/hotels and should have a proper waste management. I have been to bali twice and I am so inlove with this place. I want to go back there again.

[@jamess5084]

Why Singapore media likes to focus on Indonesia's challenges and present it in negative light? Wondering what is the purpose behind this.

[@Jews_C0ntr0l_daa__worldd]

Does ur master not approve?

[@FransceneJK98]

Cuz life has good and bad sides. The positive and negative. That’s what true reporting is like. You don’t sugarcoat. You present it how it is. If you want only positivity then turn off the internet and put on your rose colored glasses

[@jamess5084]

​@@FransceneJK98exactly my point... it rarely reports the good, only the bad... why? CNA please don't be bias in your reporting. Singaporeans deserve to know the good abt Indonesia too.